SELOUS GAME RESERVE Tanzania
Written by Mark Steinhouser on December 10th, 2011
The remarkable 15000 square kilometre Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania is rightly referred to as a nature park of the superlative. The Rufiji River, along with its various tributaries, is the lifeline of Selous and it is the water that flows from the Rufiji that forms the basis of life in this fascinating region. The origin of the Selous Game Reserve dates back to the time of the German colonial government at the beginning of the 20th century. At that time, the waters of the Rufiji and its tributaries were an important habitat for the region’s many hippos and crocodiles. The lack of rainfall, infertile land and 3 kinds of tsetse flies have made this land almost uninhabitable for man and even the small settlements, just outside the park, are few and far between. However, the large variety of species here is overwhelming. It is not only due to its enormous size but also because of its impressive variety of wildlife that the Selous Game Reserve is most certainly one of the most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries in the world.

Taiwan is a dynamic island in the South China Sea known for its unique ties to Chinese culture and customs. But Taiwan is very diverse, with over 13 native tribes and cultural influences as varied as Dutch, Spanish and Japanese. Taiwan’s history has left a unique imprint and created a very special island. Damon treks across Taiwan, from the bustling metropolis of Taipei to the rural areas in the East, spending time among the people and connecting with the cultural character of the country. He walks the landscapes and visits the communities, stopping to dance, meditate and practice yoga with everyone from business men to Buddhists. He finds himself welcomed in a land that takes great pride in their culture and a people who treasure their spirituality, honor their past and are working towards an enlightened future.
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December 10th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Taiwan is not China. NOOB!