If You Had to Choose...

tabl10s · 01-14-2013, 04:20 PM

African safari or the Galapogos Islands? The chance to be next to non-threatienng wild creatures trumps being in danger all the time.

Saxplayer1004 · 01-14-2013, 06:56 PM

I'm biased to the Galapogos, but I love water and as a professional diver, going to the savanna is dull compared to the water. Much less life threatening things on the islands too

SpecialK · 01-14-2013, 07:59 PM

I would like the Galapagos.

Boker · 01-14-2013, 11:25 PM

Galapagos

Jasvox · 01-15-2013, 12:12 AM

Why not both?

Jason

ihasa · 01-15-2013, 12:30 AM

Galapagos I think. But it looks like there are lots of restrictions on tourists, and I hate an organised tour. I would try and get on some conservation volunteer scheme. Africa would seem to offer more opportunities for adventure and excitement.

Unsinkable II · 01-15-2013, 02:56 AM

Galapagos, but on one of the smaller boats.

I'd probably join a Thom Hogan tour:

http://www.bythom.com/gal2014s2.pdf

Heie · 01-15-2013, 03:50 AM

Africa, but *only* if you combine it with a hike to summit Kilimanjaro.

That's the plan in three years when my sister graduates highschool - going to be her graduation present

-Heie

Medium FormatPro · 01-15-2013, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by ihasa

Galapagos I think. But it looks like there are lots of restrictions on tourists, and I hate an organised tour. I would try and get on some conservation volunteer scheme. Africa would seem to offer more opportunities for adventure and excitement.

Trying very hard not to go political on this one, but...

Why not try to reach out to an organization such as the Peace Corps or some other volunteer group. They might be able to give someone traveling to exotic locals a bit more access.

JenniferLeigh · 01-15-2013, 07:38 AM

African Safari - it's near the top of my bucket list

Khashoggi · 01-15-2013, 07:48 AM

I'd say Galapagos Islands. Have done a simple safari almost three years ago in Tunisia. But an African safari in Kenya or Tanzania is completely different then Tunisia. And a bit too hard for me due to circumstances.

altopiet · 01-15-2013, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by tabl10s

The chance to be next to non-threatienng wild creatures trumps being in danger all the time.

It seems as if you've already made a decision .....

If you need "safe" it might be better to stay home, where you more or less know the dangers. But hey, I stay in Africa, I get to pet a cheetah, and take the chance of getting killed doing it... Life is like a nickerball...

tabl10s · 01-15-2013, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by altopiet

It seems as if you've already made a decision .....

If you need "safe" it might be better to stay home, where you more or less know the dangers. But hey, I stay in Africa, I get to pet a cheetah, and take the chance of getting killed doing it... Life is like a nickerball...

There's a breed of Finch that likes blood so much that it will land on you and start pecking.

altopiet · 01-15-2013, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by tabl10s

There's a breed of Finch that likes blood so much that it will land on you and start pecking.

I get what you're looking for, just kidding a bit. I would also try to go to a safe place if I ever get a chance to go on a trip, and there are definitely some places in the world that I would not visit, but to exclude a whole continent is a bit harsh. There are some beautiful and relatively safe places in Africa, you just have to do some homework

01-14-2013, 04:20 PM	#1
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	If You Had to Choose... African safari or the Galapogos Islands? The chance to be next to non-threatienng wild creatures trumps being in danger all the time.

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01-14-2013, 06:56 PM	#2
Saxplayer1004 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 179	I'm biased to the Galapogos, but I love water and as a professional diver, going to the savanna is dull compared to the water. Much less life threatening things on the islands too

01-14-2013, 07:59 PM	#3
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	I would like the Galapagos.

01-14-2013, 11:25 PM	#4
Boker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SW Florida Posts: 234	Galapagos

01-15-2013, 12:12 AM	#5
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Why not both? Jason

01-15-2013, 12:30 AM	#6
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Galapagos I think. But it looks like there are lots of restrictions on tourists, and I hate an organised tour. I would try and get on some conservation volunteer scheme. Africa would seem to offer more opportunities for adventure and excitement.

01-15-2013, 02:56 AM	#7
Unsinkable II Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,352	Galapagos, but on one of the smaller boats. I'd probably join a Thom Hogan tour: http://www.bythom.com/gal2014s2.pdf

01-15-2013, 03:50 AM	#8
Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	Africa, but only if you combine it with a hike to summit Kilimanjaro. That's the plan in three years when my sister graduates highschool - going to be her graduation present -Heie

01-15-2013, 05:53 AM	#9
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Originally posted by ihasa Galapagos I think. But it looks like there are lots of restrictions on tourists, and I hate an organised tour. I would try and get on some conservation volunteer scheme. Africa would seem to offer more opportunities for adventure and excitement. Trying very hard not to go political on this one, but... Why not try to reach out to an organization such as the Peace Corps or some other volunteer group. They might be able to give someone traveling to exotic locals a bit more access.

01-15-2013, 07:38 AM	#10
JenniferLeigh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 281	African Safari - it's near the top of my bucket list

01-15-2013, 07:48 AM	#11
Khashoggi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Utrecht Posts: 179	I'd say Galapagos Islands. Have done a simple safari almost three years ago in Tunisia. But an African safari in Kenya or Tanzania is completely different then Tunisia. And a bit too hard for me due to circumstances.

01-15-2013, 08:06 AM	#12
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by tabl10s The chance to be next to non-threatienng wild creatures trumps being in danger all the time. It seems as if you've already made a decision ..... If you need "safe" it might be better to stay home, where you more or less know the dangers. But hey, I stay in Africa, I get to pet a cheetah, and take the chance of getting killed doing it... Life is like a nickerball...

01-15-2013, 09:15 AM	#13
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424 Original Poster	Originally posted by altopiet It seems as if you've already made a decision ..... If you need "safe" it might be better to stay home, where you more or less know the dangers. But hey, I stay in Africa, I get to pet a cheetah, and take the chance of getting killed doing it... Life is like a nickerball... There's a breed of Finch that likes blood so much that it will land on you and start pecking.

01-15-2013, 10:38 PM	#14
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by tabl10s There's a breed of Finch that likes blood so much that it will land on you and start pecking. I get what you're looking for, just kidding a bit. I would also try to go to a safe place if I ever get a chance to go on a trip, and there are definitely some places in the world that I would not visit, but to exclude a whole continent is a bit harsh. There are some beautiful and relatively safe places in Africa, you just have to do some homework