When I hear the word ’safari’ I immediately think of African wildlife and the adventure of a lifetime. But where could I find a location that truly puts you into the wilderness, on your own? As I was researching a few places today, I stumbled across Chobe National Park in Botswana. I was hooked when I read, “don’t be alarmed if you hear a lion’s roar from the comfort of your tent.” First of all, you should be a tad bit alarmed. But if you’re searching for a raw adventure, without a tour guide, try this one out.
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Sure, I'd love to hear a lion roar while I'm trying to sleep...
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You can fish for peacocks?
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I’ve fished for trout in California and I’ve reeled in a red snapper off the coast of Mexico, but I never knew you could catch Peacock Bass in the Rio Negro river. These fish are thought to be one of the most ferocious species of freshwater fish, and they are known for breaking lines and fishing poles while fishermen try to reel them in. Peacock fish aren’t shy either, they swim near the top of the water and nibble fishermen’s flies without question, almost as if daring them to try and catch them. Even if you’re an experienced fishermen, reeling in these fish is quite the challenge.
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Flavorful Festivals
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Hey everyone my name is Tara and I’m a new intern here at The World Reviewer. I’ve recently posted some experiences, and they’re definitely worth checking out.
I never knew that an entire week could be dedicated to celebrating something as small, and well, slimy as sardines, but they do it in Greece. Around the first week of August the island of Lesvos hosts the annual Skala Kaloni Sardine Festival and people wake up at the crack of dawn to catch the fishing boats as they come in with fresh, tasty sardines, waiting to be eaten. Local chefs and fishermen create an abundance of sardine snacks, or you can pop a raw one in your mouth. I’ve never been a fan of sardines myself, but I must say the festival makes them sound pretty appealing.
If you like to eat (who doesn’t?) like I do, you should also check out the Cheese Festival Rocamadour. Every Whit Sunday the village of Rocamadour attracts the finest cheeses of all tastes, textures, and stenches. With so many people competing over who has the best cheese, you’re bound to find some spectacular tastes.