Well, it’s been four years since Lisa and I have taken a blog-worthy trip. We leave on November 6th for South Africa and Zambia and we feel this one is certainly going to be worth writing about. For those of you who are first-time readers of this blog, you’ll find we write about the history and economy of the places we visit; we write about the people and cultures of those places; and we write about our adventures (or misadventures — see our Chile experience entitled Crimes, Punishment, and Other Travel Inconveniences). We’ve chronicled our travels to Southeast Asia, South America, and the Himalayas.
South Africa promises to be an adventure of a lifetime. The country has a deep and troubled history. We look forward to learning about the culture and to meeting its people. Current events there are also interesting. Lisa and I have been reading Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. It’s quite long, so, I am not sure we’ll finish it before we arrive. But, we at least have a start on understanding the nature of this great man.
We look forward to bringing you along on the trip. Our great friends Dave and Mary Stevens will be joining us so that increases the fun and, um, potential for mischief. Follow our blog and we’ll do our best to convey the depth and texture of this beautiful part of the world. Oh, and we are looking forward to capturing and sharing photos of the people, the wildlife, and the landscape too!
Lisa and Brad's Travels 
This is fantastic! Safe travels to you and can’t wait to hear more!
You will no doubt be as touched as we were by the magic of South Africa. The people we met made as much of an impression on me as the beautiful beasts we observed. My dream is to return with our kids some day – I’ve never been as impacted by a place as I was there. Have a safe and amazing trip!!!
Have a great time Brad & Lisa! Megan and I made our first trip to Africa with ER a half dozen years ago for the great migration on the Serengeti. Before going we definitely thought it would be our “one and only” trip to the “dark continent.” Since then we’ve been back four times – to Morocco, Rawanda – where we hiked with the great apes – and South Africa 2x. And we will be going again multiple times in the future!
Thanks for sharing! Bon Voyage!
From everyone I have heard, South Africa is a magical, transformative place to visit. Brad, Lisa, Dave & Mary, have a wonder-filled, memorable trip and thank you for sharing this with us!
From what I hear from anyone who has been there, it is a magical and transformative place. Brad, Lisa, Dave & Mary, have a wonder-filled and memorable trip and thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us! – Arne & Donna
Have a fantastic trip! Maybe you can read the rest of the book on the plane. 😉
Safe and wonderful travels!