Contrasts of a Blue Planet hat we have here is a set of stories and photos from varied localities around the globe. My travels have taken me to all continents in the past two years. From safaris in Kenya, sailing in Zanzibar, trekking in Nepal, helping out with a new school in the

Gallery: Global Hands

GAMBIA | Wednesday, 4 Apr 2007 | Photo Gallery

GLOBAL HANDS CHARITY

AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 3 Apr 2007 | Views [881]

For readers of Vacation & Travel and anyone interested in donating ideas or money to the building of our second school in The Gambia or our first orphanage in Nepal, feel free to contact me at geofprigge@yahoo.com.au or visit www.globalhandscharity.... Read more >

Tags: Culture

A Nursery School in Africa

AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 7 Jan 2007 | Views [2022]

GLOBAL HANDS   I am writing these notes to raise awareness for a project I’ve been involved with in The Gambia West Africa from where I’ve just returned. In August 2005 a school was named in my honour simply from making the effort of addressing ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: THAILAND

THAILAND | Saturday, 23 Sep 2006 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: VIETNAM

VIETNAM | Saturday, 23 Sep 2006 | Photo Gallery

SOUTH-EAST ASIA

THAILAND | Saturday, 23 Sep 2006 | Views [1138]

SOUTH-EAST ASIA Copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com There are many highlights to South-east Asia but also a considerable number of drawbacks. In Cambodia there are the magnificent and impressive ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

VIETNAM

VIETNAM | Saturday, 23 Sep 2006 | Views [1569]

VIETNAM…copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com   According to a recent survey by the WTTC (The World Travel & Tourism Council) Vietnam has the 6 th highest growth rate in tourism in the world.... Read more >

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Gallery: Germany

GERMANY | Tuesday, 16 May 2006 | Photo Gallery

Germany

GERMANY | Tuesday, 16 May 2006 | Views [1083]

GERMANY … Copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Germany offers the visitor almost everything one could imagine. From skiing some of the best powder slopes in the world during winter - to sailing, ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Nathalie Burger

WORLDWIDE | Thursday, 4 May 2006 | Photo Gallery

Nathalie Burger

MOROCCO | Thursday, 4 May 2006 | Views [1592]

Nathalie Burger…photographer. Copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Renowned French photographer Nathalie Burger is considering a major career move in order to be closer to the people whom she ... Read more >

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Gallery: CHILE

CHILE | Saturday, 22 Apr 2006 | Photo Gallery

CHILE...Surprises at every turn

CHILE | Saturday, 22 Apr 2006 | Views [2440]

CHILE …SURPRISES AT EVERY TURN …Copyright by Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Pre-historic cacti, seaweed along the rocks, seagulls larger than life, surging swell, fine white sandy beaches…this ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: GAMBIA 2006

GAMBIA | Tuesday, 18 Apr 2006 | Photo Gallery

A SCHOOL WITH A DIFFERENCE

GAMBIA | Tuesday, 18 Apr 2006 | Views [1342]

A SCHOOL WITH A DIFFERENCE Name: Geof Prigge Nursery School www.globalhandscharity.com Location: Serakundanding Village near Brikama The Gambia West Africa In August of 2005 a school was named in my honour, simply by making ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

GAMBIA REVISITED

GAMBIA | Tuesday, 18 Apr 2006 | Views [2585]

GAMBIA REVISITED…Copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Most countries with coastal regions throughout the world offer something special. Gambia’s smiling coast is no exception. The people are ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Thomas Cook Problems

UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 6 Feb 2006 | Views [2462]

MOROCCO TO ENGLAND …by Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com It’s not every day that a school is named in your honour but it happened to me in August of last year (2005), and I was on my way to the Gambian ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Gallery: Morocco

MOROCCO | Thursday, 19 Jan 2006 | Photo Gallery

Morocco

MOROCCO | Thursday, 19 Jan 2006 | Views [2754]

MOROCCO …Copyright Geof Prigge geofprigge@yahoo.com.au www.geofprigge.com Morocco is a land of incredible contrasts. Many visitors arrive thinking the whole country is desert, but that’s far from the reality of the place.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Nepal

NEPAL | Sunday, 15 Jan 2006 | Photo Gallery