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Delightful Namibia – From Khorixas, Sesriem to Sossusvlei

Delightful Namibia – From Khorixas, Sesriem to Sossusvlei
by involved62 on October 17, 2009 in Africa

A continuation of the journey from Khorixas to Sesriem and Sossusvlei. Includes photographs and short recaps of places of interest.

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Delightful Namibia

Delightful Namibia
by involved62 on October 14, 2009 in Africa

A short narrative of a trip from Windhoek to Khorixas, Namibia. It includes places of interests and some selected photographs.

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Namaqualand Beautiful Wild Flowers

Namaqualand Beautiful Wild Flowers
by Joe Dorish on June 20, 2009 in South Africa

Namaqualand is a vast sun burnt and barren desert area in South Africa that magically comes to life when the late winter and early spring rains bring forth the amazing colorful carpets of wild flowers that cover the area.

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15 Awesome Sites to See in Namibia

15 Awesome Sites to See in Namibia
by Joe Dorish on June 9, 2009 in Africa

Namibia is one of the poorest countries in the world with an unemployment rate approaching 40% and is the second most sparsely populated country in the world. Namibia relies heavily on tourism for its economy and the country is really an eco-tourists dream. It has tremendous sites to see set in such a sparsely populated country that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt decided to have their daughter Shiloh Nouvel born in Swakopmund, Namibia in 2006. Here are 15 great things to see and visit in Namibia.

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Namibian Waterfalls

Namibian Waterfalls
by Joe Dorish on June 7, 2009 in Africa

Two beautiful waterfalls and one minor waterfall worth a look in this desert country in southern Africa.

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Kolmanskop Ghost Town

Kolmanskop Ghost Town
by Joe Dorish on June 6, 2009 in South Africa

The town of Kolmanskop in the harsh Namibia desert was a boom town at one time but is abandoned today except for the steady stream of curious tourists who come daily to see how the sand is reclaiming the town.

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Blyde River Canyon the Largest Green Canyon in the World

Blyde River Canyon the Largest Green Canyon in the World
by Joe Dorish on June 4, 2009 in South Africa

This spectacular canyon in South Africa is a very popular tourist attraction and full of fantastic views.

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Fish River Canyon: Second Largest Canyon in the World

Fish River Canyon: Second Largest Canyon in the World
by Joe Dorish on June 2, 2009 in Africa

Fish River Canyon in Namibia is a wonder of nature.

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Namib Desert: A Hauntingly Beautiful Place

Namib Desert: A Hauntingly Beautiful Place
by Joe Dorish on May 29, 2009 in Africa

Located on the continent of Africa the Namib Desert is a harsh, wild, lonely, haunting and beautiful place.

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