There is a line on a map, and then there is a border you feel. It's the half-second where a wild animal decides you are not a threat, or that you are lunch, or that you have cookies. On this loop through the South Pacific, I crossed that border three times. 1. FIJI: The Moment… Continue reading The Pacific Came To Me: Sharks, Ducks, and a Parrot Named Trust
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Exploring Failaka Island: A Hidden Gem in the Persian Gulf
Failaka Island is located in the Persian Gulf, about 20 kilometers northeast of Kuwait City. Failaka Island is developing a local tourist industry, with activities including fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, and other water sports.Failaka Island has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. It was a… Continue reading Exploring Failaka Island: A Hidden Gem in the Persian Gulf