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On Loss and Overcoming Obstacles
This evening, when the sun began to set and the temperature dipped below 100 degrees, I decided to take a break from sitting in front of the fan and mustered my energy to step outside for a run. I figured…
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When the Rain does not Rain
Summer has arrived in Namibia and with it, soaring temperatures. The days here are excruciatingly hot and the sun shines with such ferocity that it seems to drain every ounce of my energy. When I walk around, I am perpetually…
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Traveling in Damaraland: Home of the Herero
Throughout history, humans have used the land to plant crops, chiseled it away at it to make homes and extracted its resources to fill their greatest desires. By using Earth’s resources to construct man-made realities, they have achieved great feats of…
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Etosha National Park Self-Drive Safari in Namibia
Etosha National Park reigns supreme as Namibia’s top safari destination. Covering a large and dusty floodplain in the country’s northern reaches, it is among the top wildlife-viewing destinations in Africa. The park is an enchanting place to visit. While its…
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Visiting a Himba Village from Opuwo
Of all the incredible places to visit in Namibia, the Kunene Region is among my favorite. The area is wild. It is remote. And it is seemingly untouched by the influences of the West. During my year-long stay in Namibia,…
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Why We Are Here
We came to Namibia for adventure. We wanted to challenge ourselves, to stretch ourselves, to step out of our comfort zones. We came for the personal journey of self-discovery and we came in hope that this year abroad would help…
