Lace monitor lizards (Varanus varius) aka tree goanna are common lizards native to eastern Australia. This one was wandering the beach at Etty Bay, Queensland while I was waiting for cassowaries to show up. These lizards get up to 2 meters (7 feet) long!!! They’re about as common as squirrels in that part of Australia,…
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Majestic Giraffes Running
Some years ago, while hanging out at Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia, I filmed some giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis thornicrofti) running past the lodge. Something had startled them (no idea what), and they bolted. Giraffes are goofy creatures, but in this moment, their gait was quite graceful. These scenes were filmed in South Luangwa National Park in…
African Bush Elephants at Watering Hole (No Narration, No Music) – High Definition
This is some footage I took of African bush elephants at a watering hole in South Luangwa National Park. South Luangwa National Park is located in the country of Zambia. African bush elephants are the largest land animals in the world, and it was amazing seeing them in person.
The Steepest Street in the World
Defying the laws of nature and physics, cities around the world are built on mountains and hills, and their streets can often be quite steep. The American city of San Francisco is renowned for its cable cars and numerous steep streets, but do any of San Fran’s sloped roads hold the title for the world’s…
The Most Serene Cabin in Shenandoah
Near Shenandoah National Park lies a cabin like no other. This serene and secluded abode is situated on a clear mountain stream and looks more like a painting than real life. In May 2021, my wife and I were looking into cabins around Shenandoah and found this unique lodging on Airbnb. Listed as Log Cabin…
Why You Should Visit Iceland in the Winter
Iceland. Sounds like a terrible place to visit in winter. I mean, who wants to go to a frozen island in the middle of January? For many world travelers, winter is the time to get away from the cold and thaw out in the tropics. But beauty is more than just piƱa coladas and white…
My Scary Adventure Inside a New Zealand Cave
Back in March 2014, I embarked on my scariest adventure yet. On my way home from Australia, I flew into New Zealand for a few days, but I didn’t do anything too crazy. That is, until I decided to go on a side quest into a creepy, flooded cave filled with eels and glowworms. Now,…
Exploring a Rainforest in Washington, DC
Did you know that you can explore a humid, tropical rainforest right outside the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC? Filled with fountains and waterfalls, this mystical place contains plants from around the world. And, like many other DC attractions, it’s completely free to visit! Known as the United States Botanic Garden, this unique DC…
Tidewater Teddy 