Safari in Nairobi National Park

Because of its unique shape, the giraffe's circulation system is highly evolved to suit the animal. The heart itself can weigh up to 10 pounds and be as big as 2 feet long to pump blood up its long neck. The neck itself contains a spongy network of vessels to prevent blood from rushing to the giraffe's head when it crouches to drink or eat like the one on the left.
(Photo and caption by Thushan Amarasiriwardena / LongJaunt.com)

Back on the road

03.17.2008 | New York City, USA
The group met back up in New York City and prepared for our flight to London the next day. The energy of the city was just what we need...

Culinary Adventures in Oaxaca

01.10.2008 | Oaxaca, Mexico
From grasshoppers to mezcal to chocolate, we delve into unique Oaxacan treats that, for better or for worse, will give your taste buds ...

Tango in Buenos Aires

02.07.2008 | Buenos Aires, Argentina
Care to dance? We hit up a milonga (dance parlor) where late owls dance the tango until three in the morning.
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