Photographing the Tribes of South Omo, Ethiopia
At first, I found photographing the tribes of the South Omo (Omo Valley) region of Ethiopia quite a strange and uncomfortable experience, because the…
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South Omo #2: Hamar bull jumping ceremony & Konso village
In this post, I visit a walled Konso tribe settlement and find myself at a Hamar bull jumping ceremony, in which a boy becomes a…
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South Omo, Ethiopia: Part 1, Arba Minch
I visited South Omo (also known as Omo Valley) in December of 2015 as part of a one-month trip throughout Ethiopia. South Omo is…
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15 Travel Gift Ideas for $50 or Less (2016)
Like it or not, the 2016 holiday season is now upon us, and many of us will soon be trying to find ways to…
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How To Visit South Omo, Ethiopia (Omo Valley)
The South Omo region of Ethiopia, sometimes referred to as Omo Valley, ranks high on most any photographer’s list as a dream destination, for one main…
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Two Weeks in Alaska: Selected Photos
I spent two weeks in Alaska in September 2016 and did my best to see and photograph as much of the USA’s 49th, and biggest state,…
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One Month in Kenya: Travel Budget and Itinerary
If you’re curious about what an independent budget traveler should expect to spend (and/or budget) for one month in Kenya, you’ve come to the…
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Photo Essay: Five days in Lamu, Kenya
The island of Lamu, Kenya lies on the Kenya’s northeastern coast within the Lamu Archipelago, a string of islands that reaches into the Indian…
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Climbing Mount Kenya, Africa’s 2nd Highest Mountain
Interested in climbing Africa’s second highest mountain? You’ve come to the right place! In the below post, I’ll detail my experience preparing for and…
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10 Things To Consider Before Your First Trip Abroad
Planning your first trip abroad doesn’t need to be difficult or complex, but it may involve asking and answering a few questions you’ve never…
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One Day in Naivasha, Kenya
Navaisha is a Kenyan rift-valley town positioned between Nairobi and Nakuru that anyone touring Kenya stands a good chance of passing through. But what…
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My First Shot at Safari Photography in Maasai Mara
Below is selected wildlife/safari photography from my two days of game drives in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, in late October of 2015. This was my…
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Camera Gear for Safari in the Maasai Mara: What I Brought & My Thoughts
Selecting camera gear for safari is complicated if you’ve never been on safari prior, and/or aren’t a professional wildlife photog sitting on a mountain…
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What It Costs: A Budget Safari in the Maasai Mara
The phrase “budget safari” seems a contradiction in terms. African safaris are comparatively expensive to just about anything else you can do while traveling….
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How To Get From Nairobi to Maasai Mara by Public Transport
Traveling Kenya on the cheap? Well, unfortunately there’s really no way to visit the Maasai Mara in truly inexpensive fashion – but you can still…
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Public Announcement: “Where I Went And How I Got There” is now “GreatDistances”
Welcome to GreatDistances – the new and improved home of the travel writing and photography of Matt Wicks. This is version 2.0, at long…
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Kenya e-Visa Application Process: My Experience
If you’re a national of one of these countries, and are planning a trip to Kenya, you’ll likely need to apply for a Kenya e-Visa…
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Easy Travel Hack: Dining Rewards Programs
If you eat at at restaurants and also have a credit card (any credit card) I’ve got a super simple and 100% free way…
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