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How to get a glimpse of the Arabian Oryx
The entirety of the Arabian Peninsula is home to a mere 4 indigenous mammals and from these, the Arabian Oryx is one such species that calls for careful consideration whenever touring regions such as Abu Dhabi for that matter. Referred to in Arabic as ‘Al Maha,’ the Oryx is an important part of the Bedouin culture where the animal is associated with beauty. Provided below is an account of the species and how travellers like you can set about discovering one of the most treasured species of antelope the world over.
By traveltheworld world5 years ago in Wander
Wild Wild Horses
My husband and I were road tripping on the outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada. There is such incredible beauty just outside of the neon lights and crowds of the strip. As we began the drive leading out of the Mount Charleston area, on a downhill section of the road, we came across a wide-open expanse of Joshua Trees. We pulled into a small dirt section of the road to explore and started snapping pics to clog up our social media feeds.
By Patti Hodder5 years ago in Wander
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
My last hike to Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park was in August 2020. This is a short drive from Calgary if you live around here and right next door to Cochrane. I went on one of the trails that I haven't hiked before and discovered new (or rather old) delights along the way. I always like the feel around Cochrane. I get a feeling of comfort there for some reason.
By Yvette McDermott5 years ago in Wander
Morris the Moose
This is my friend Morris. Morris the Moose. I meet him while traveling to a remote lake in the Interior of Alaska. How remote? The directions are coordinates- Latitude: 62.281264, Longitude: -146.556511. Or, if you ask the locals, go 42 miles past Delta Junction and look for a bent tree next to an old mailbox with purple flowers and turn left onto the dirt road. If you drive the border of Canada, turn around- you went too far.
By Rose Loren Geer-Robbins5 years ago in Wander
Kolchak and Kodak
I got my first camera when I was a kid, and my first role model for a photographer was Kolchak: The Night Stalker. As far as I remember he always had his camera and recorder with him on his investigations as a newspaper reporter. He wasn't really a photographer, but he used his camera to take shots while researching amazing stories that were not always what they seemed. This appealed to me greatly at my young age.
By Yvette McDermott5 years ago in Wander
Dumela
Dumela! Dumela! Those were the first words I saw at the Botswana International Airport. I later learned during our orientation that it meant Welcome. Excited can not fully explain how I felt about visiting Africa. As a dental student, going on an externship was a part of our requirements. My dental school had partnered with many places both within and outside of the United States. The year prior, a few friends of mine had completed their dental externship in Africa and kept raving about their experience. A Local dentist from there had come to visit them in the United States. During her visit, we became friends. There was no doubt in my mind that I would be going to Africa too.
By Ali SP5 years ago in Wander
Voyage Into the Veil
Alas, this wandering would yield my final musings as everything else has deteriorated inside what remains of my fragile mind. I can feel the memories slipping and in a way, this reveals a more stripped-down version of reality than what appeared before. This long, arduous journey seems to have forgotten to yield a climax. Is there a point in continuing a search that is missing a destination? To find that treasure it is important to discover the workings of the mysterious veil around you.
By Cai Levi Carney5 years ago in Wander
THE OTHER END OF THE HORIZON
Chapter 1 No one really knows what built the ship. Most think it dropped out of the universe as a present to the ocean. What was known is that it stood 1200 feet high and 300 feet wide in the air. Both the sails stood elevated across from one another. The deck was embroidered with shimmery wood with the wheel cushioned to its irresistible attachment. The hull allowing its intriguing stature to hover and bow amongst the enormously still waters. No need for the anchor just yet. It hung even, making sure it did not interrupt the flow of constant. The keel and stern unitedly positioned as the ship’s last stance. It was created from the finest of steel, pale aqua colored as a reflection of the ocean’s fictional beliefs.
By Beautiful Intelligence5 years ago in Wander
Why Should You Visit Mussoorie?
Why Should You Visit Mussoorie? Beautiful Mountains The grandeur of Uttarakhand is not surprising to anyone, but Mussoorie brings it to the next level. With mid-range Himalayan mountains protecting Mussoorie, you'll be treated with perhaps the most powerful mountain sights on the planet. The tranquilly of this location makes it a popular nostalgic special first night destination, as well as maybe the easiest spot to visit in India with family.
By Veer pratap5 years ago in Wander
Hawaiian goose (nene)
I have never been to Hawaii, but I have a vivid memory of a close encounter with a Hawaiian goose, or nene. The Slimbridge Reserve on the Severn Estuary (Gloucestershire, England) was instrumental in helping to save the species from extinction in the 1950s and 1960s, and there is still a population of these impressive looking geese there today.
By John Welford5 years ago in Wander
We've Never Done This Before
I read somewhere that when parking on the side-of-nowhere for a “hike-through”, you should write a note in case you do not return. So I wrote our potential death note and placed it on the dashboard. We’ve never done this before, which was apparent by our lack of grace once the tall hiking backpacks were in place. I took one step and almost fell over. Prior to the trip, I had diligently stalked REI, conversing with staff and collecting data on how to accomplish our first “hike-through”. We had maps. We had freeze-dried food. We had tools to accomplish the feat. What we didn’t have was experience or weapons.
By Asher5 years ago in Wander
What You Need To Know About The Super Bloom
Super bloom is a magnificently colored carpet of wildflowers on the Southern California deserts and the Central California Coast. The plant types constituting the bloom usually include the apricot mallow, woody aster, wild lilies, desert marigold, desert sunflowers, gravel ghost, sand verbena, purple phacelia, and primroses. This starts mid-march to the end or starting mid-February to mid-April at the floor of a lower elevation it can take a decade before it occurs. Here is more information on what you need to know about super bloom.
By Holly Fletcher5 years ago in Wander