Archive for January, 2012

Peter Forsskal, explorer, Linneus apostle, natural scientist and advocate of freedom of expression

The Worst Journey In The World by Apsley Cherry Garrard is by many, especially English speakers, rated as the best book on [...]

Expedition By Camel; Still no camels in sight!

There’s no water in the tap, we only have electricity from the government a few hours a day and therefore the ways [...]

Notes from a tour leader, part 2; Machu Picchu

Just came back from a tour to one of the seven modern wonders of the world – Machu Picchu. It is an [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; Kidnapped and shelled by mortar fire!

The last two days have been scary. First I got kidnapped and yesterday our area got shelled by mortar fire. Let me [...]

Notes from a tour leader, part one; Finch Bay, Galapagos

I am sitting at Finch Bay Hotel on the island of Santa Cruz, one of the Enchanted Islands of the Galapagos. I [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; Trouble in Hashaba

Sometimes fate makes you take the wrong decision! Otherwise I wouldn´t have ended up in that part of Sanaa which is probably [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; I managed to get out of Sanaa!

Report 2 from Yemen I just got back to Sanaa from probably one of the most important excursions I have ever made! [...]

Explorers Club; A message of support

I first got into contact with the Explorers Club in the year of 2000. I wanted to find out what was needed [...]

Expedition Yemen By Camel; The first week in Sanaa

Sanaa´s International Airport got shelled for the first time a few hours back in time, and the airport is once again closed. [...]