by Matthew Allison | Nov 9, 2003 | Africa
November 2003: Before the trip Guinea is a country I knew for little about. I had never met anyone from there, nor had I met a traveler who had been there before. What I did discover about it during my research is that Guinea has one of the largest bauxite reserves in...
by Matthew Allison | Nov 9, 2002 | Africa
Journey to Kenya November 2002: As part of a thrilling three-week adventure marking my first-ever visit to sub-Saharan Africa, I made my way to Kenya after an incredible time exploring Uganda. Boarding a local bus from bustling Kampala, I settled in for an...
by Matthew Allison | Mar 23, 2002 | Africa
March 2002: I am truly fascinated by ancient Egyptian history. Few places stir an imagination more than Egypt with its mighty Sahara Desert, pyramids, mummies, un-discovered tombs, and legendary curses. there is just too much romanticism and mystery in one country for...