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The sun sets over Central Drakensberg, South Africa

Goodbye South Africa, hello Iraq.

May 31, 2010 | 1 Comment

Above - A sunset view of the Central Drakensberg mountain range in South Africa. (Photo: Jon Vidar) So uh, ya I think I told you, right? I was in South Africa... I really did keep meaning to write, but...

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Lighthouse in Mossel Bay, South Africa

South Africa: First Impressions

Mar 22, 2010 | 5 Comments

Above - The St Blaize lighthouse at Mossel Bay, South Africa (Photo: Jon Vidar) I've been in South Africa for about two weeks now and it has been both an amazing and exhausting experience. Working on this guidebook is...

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Sunrise outside of Kigali, Rwanda

The new Jon Vidar Photography, South Africa, and Iraq

Feb 22, 2010 | 3 Comments

Before I get to talking about my new adventures, I'd just like to mention a couple things about the new web site. Using MovableType 5 and Photoshelter, I have combined my travel web site and my photography web site...

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The sunrise in Kigali, Rwanda

Rwanda 2007: Shady Dealings, New Friends, and Free Safaris

Jul 25, 2007 | No Comments

I am back in the states safe and sound... Everybody has been asking about my trip so here are some of the stories from my two weeks in Rwanda. I had a great time there and actually got hooked up with a tour agency that sent us around the country for two days taking photos for them!

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A street scene in Kigali, Rwanda

Rwanda 2007: Electric Water, celebrities, and how to win a cow

Jul 8, 2007 | 4 Comments

So an interesting first day in Rwanda... It included celebrity sightings, third world experiences, getting ripped off by the US Embassy, and partying at the original Hotel Rwanda. All in all, a full day.

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A break from excavating involves jumping out into the dirt dump

Turkey & Rwanda 2007: Summer Plans and New Website

May 21, 2007 | No Comments

Just wanted to let everyone know what I'm up to this summer... The plans have finally solidified... I leave May 31st and it's going to be about 5 weeks in Turkey and 2 weeks in Rwanda!

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Sand dunes outside of the Siwa Oasis in Egypt

North Africa 2006: Ambulances, Police Motorcades, and Random Experiences in Egypt

Aug 22, 2006 | No Comments

Just thought I would send out an update on my trip while I had some free time... I am back in Cairo for the night and heading to Morocco tomorrow morning. My stay in Egypt has been very interesting to say the least. Let me start with the main excitement and go from there...

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A view of the pyramids in Cairo, Egypt

Turkey & N. Africa 2006: The End is Just the Begining

Aug 17, 2006 | No Comments

Above: A view of the pyramids in Cairo, Egypt. My stay in Turkey came to an end a few days ago and I am now in Cairo waiting for a night train to go down to Luxor. I will...

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