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Desert Solitaire: A Comment on Culture and Environment by Edward Abbey
Desert Solitaire: A Comment on Culture and Environment by E.Abbey For several seasons Edward Abbey worked as a ranger in what is today known as the Arches National Park in eastern Utah. While performing his duties during the summer season, Abbey lived alone in an old-fashioned caravan relatively far from the nearest permanent town of […] More
Sinai Desert :History Comes Alive “Visit the Burning Bush”
Sinai Desert :History Comes Alive “Visit the Burning Bush” Travelling through the stony Egyptian desert, the holy land of Sinai, the horizon broken by sharp-toothed mountains, the only sign of life is a lone camel stalking away from a dusty faded green “Camel Tours” sign. Tariq, our guide from Travelways in Sharm El Sheikh, explains […] More
in DESERT, Jordan, World DesertsWorld Heritage Sites: Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev
World Heritage Sites: Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev From the third century BCE the Nabatean spice trade flourished despite an inhospitable environment and an ongoing threat from the Romans who wanted the lucrative trade for themselves. Nabatean Spice Trade The desolate Negev desert route allowed passage for merchants and their precious cargos […] More
Wilderness Camps: WUrikaruus and Kalahari Tented Camp in Kgalagadi Park
Wilderness camps: Urikaruus and Kalahari Tented Camp in Kgalagadi Park In the southern part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, two wilderness camps overlook the Auob River. These unfenced wilderness camps allows tourists to experience nature unspoiled by large human crowds while staying in rustic, but adequate accommodation. Both wilderness camps have no shops or fuel […] More
Palm Desert: The Street Fair Shopping and Weekends at College of the Desert
Palm Desert: The Street Fair Shopping Weekends at College of the Desert Tourists gather in Palm Desert and Palm Springs, California during the winter and spring months for sunshine, golf or tennis and relaxation. A popular outdoor weekend excursion that offers shopping and a chance to purchase locally crafted art, jewelry, clothing and accessories occurs […] More
Joshua Tree of the Mojave Desert: Plant Profile – A Desert Tree in the South Western United States
Joshua Tree of the Mojave Desert: A Desert Tree in the South Western Of United States The Joshua tree grows in the high elevations of the Mojave desert and is often a lone symbol in an otherwise seemingly barren landscape; it is said that this tree was named by early Mormon settlers because its shape […] More
Africa : What You Need to Know about African Culture, Tourism and Countries
Africa :What You Need to Know about African Culture, Tourism and Countries Despite the wide coverage of the continent in the international media ,most of it focusing on the poverty, corruption, HIV/AIDS, conflicts, Malaria and other poverty-related diseases that afflict Africa .Most potential travelers to Africa, still have little knowledge about the continent especially it positive […] More
Aid Kit is an Essential Survival Equipment for Touring in Africa
Aid Kit Is An Essential Survival Equipment for Touring in Africa Some parts of Africa south of the Sahara desert are still unpopulated and vast distances between the often sparsely populated areas necessitates careful preparation when embarking on a tour through the African wilderness. Regardless of the choice of accommodation along the way, a breakdown […] More
The Sahara : Here Is What You Should Know About African desert
The Deserts of Africa : The Sahara The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. Only Antarctica is larger than the Sahara. The vastness of the Sahara is sometimes hard to comprehend. It is as large as Europe or the entire United States. The region is hot and dry and even though the […] More
Soils And Physical Properties :Colors and Texture in Desert
Colors and Texture in Desert Soils And Its Physical Properties There are a number of items that determine the properties of soils. Fortunately, you can actually determine most of a particular soil’s physical properties by simply looking at it or by rubbing it between your thumb and fingers. Soil properties like texture, structure, drainage, depth, […] More
Life in Desert: Climate and Geology,Ecosystem And Cultures
Life in Desert: Climate and Geology,Ecosystem And Cultures Desert regions, which represent one-fifth of the land area of the world, may seem to the casual observer to be barren, lifeless places; however, many deserts thrive with an abundance of fascinating plant-life, animals both large and small and even human cultures. Covering the diverse range of […] More
Rainwater Harvesting Benefits Container Plants and Conservation:Texas Gardeners Save Money and Help Plants
Rainwater Harvesting Benefits Container Plants and Conservation: Texas Gardeners Save Money and Help Plants Texas gardeners in Central and West Texas usually need to supplement the water from rainfall with additional moisture. During periods of heavy rainfall, a homeowner can capture runoff water from drain spouts or roofs into a storage container for later use. […] More