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We Wanted To Go On A Safari, But Then They Told Us To “Kiss-ama” Ass!

We Wanted To Go On A Safari, But Then They Told Us To “Kiss-ama” Ass!

by Calvin Sun | Feb 29, 2020 | Angola, Fail, February 2020: Angola & Cabinda, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

 Not all travel days are going to be as perfect. After returning last night to Luanda, this morning we woke up bright and early at 6:30am for a drive to Kissama National Park, arriving there at 9am.  Here in the park you supposedly can go on a...
“Andongo” Breakin’ My Heart In Pungo Andongo

“Andongo” Breakin’ My Heart In Pungo Andongo

by Calvin Sun | Feb 28, 2020 | Angola, February 2020: Angola & Cabinda, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

  After an overnight stay by Calandula Falls and before beginning our return to the capital, we quickly took a morning dip at the local natural springs by the falls.  After our dip, we then began our return drive back to the capital of...
A “Malanje” Of Memories: Calandula/Kalandula Falls & Kwanza Rapids

A “Malanje” Of Memories: Calandula/Kalandula Falls & Kwanza Rapids

by Calvin Sun | Feb 27, 2020 | Angola, Doctor in the House, February 2020: Angola & Cabinda, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come

  A little video I just quickly edited in of what we saw the past 48 hours:     How did we get here? Well we began our journey yesterday morning, waking up early from Luanda at 4:30am for the slow 6am train heading towards the province of Malanje. We...
So We “Luanda”-ed Off: Shipwreck Beach (Praia do Sarico) & Angola Carnival!

So We “Luanda”-ed Off: Shipwreck Beach (Praia do Sarico) & Angola Carnival!

by Calvin Sun | Feb 25, 2020 | Angola, February 2020: Angola & Cabinda, Fit for Foodies, The Nightlife, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

  After our first day exploring and acclimating to Angola’s capital of Luanda, this morning we woke up early at 6:30am and headed off to Shipwreck Beach (Praia do Sarico), the final resting place of long lost forgotten ships from all over the world.  ...
Not All Who “Luanda” Are Lost . . .

Not All Who “Luanda” Are Lost . . .

by Calvin Sun | Feb 24, 2020 | Angola, Fail, February 2020: Angola & Cabinda, Getting that VISA, How Did You Do That?, Walking Tours

  Angola: Once a Portuguese overseas territory from the 16th century to 1975, the country became infamous for becoming the staging ground for a brutal civil war (between the Soviets and an alliance of Western nations that ironically also included China…one...
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