Michaela's Map: Southern Africa, Living Deserts of Namibia and South Africa by michaela guzy
PlaceList by OhThePeopleYouMeet
PlaceList by OhThePeopleYouMeet
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Twyfelfontein
Kunene Region, Namibia
Twyfelfontein is a site of ancient rock engravings in the Kunene Region of north-western Namibia. UNESCO approved Twyfelfontein as Namibia's first World Heritage Site in 2007.
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Swakopmund
Swakopmund, Namibia
Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek. Its sandy beaches face the Atlantic Ocean. Established by German colonists in 1892, the city’s colonial landmarks include the Swakopmund Lighthouse and the Mole, an old sea wall. Next to the lighthouse, the Swakopmund Museum documents Namibian history. Inland, the elegant Swakopmund Railway Station, now a hotel, also dates to the colonial era.
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Solitaire
Solitaire, Namibia
Michaela's Map: Southern Africa, Living Deserts of Namibia and South Africa
Join Michaela, founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet, as she drives, flies, hikes and even takes a hot air balloon across the living deserts of Southern Africa.
When you think of Africa, most people picture safari's and the big five, but for those seeking a slightly more unique adventure, look no further than the deserts of Namibia and South Africa.
The Namib and Kalahari deserts in Southern Africa couldn't be more different in terms of landscape. But they share something in common--both are teeming with life.
Our trip began in the northwest of Namibia in the region known as Damaraland. Formed when South America and Africa were still joined as one. This rugged outcrop of land is estimated to be over one billion years old.
And to better understand the recent evolution of the local people, we visited a living history museum to learn more about Damara cultural heritage and later visited a modern village to experience their current way of life.
But this being Africa, we had to see what wildlife there was to encounter. During our game drives we spotted desert adapted elephant, giraffe, baboons, ostrich, springbok and the national animal, the oryx.
Michaela Guzy, Chief Content Creator, OhThePeopleYouMeet & Michaela's Map
Who is Michaela Guzy?
Less than three years ago, Michaela Guzy founded OhThePeopleYouMeet a content site for travelers, foodies and philanthropists with a passion for a genuine connection with the locals people she meets. Today OTPYM has 50 contributors across the globe and 62,000 fans on Facebook. In June of 2012, she started Michaela’s Map, an original web video series she writes, produces and hosts, which is currently distributed on sites like YahooTravel, Everett Potter, The Daily Meal and of course OTPYM channels and directs and produces commercial video work for the industry.
Michaela advises Travel+Social Good and serves as the Corporate Vice Chair for The New York Center for Children. In addition to speaking at various InternationalLuxuryTravelMarket conferences and Adventure Travel Trade Association Summits, Michaela curates content for T+SG during Social Media Week and NY Travfest. In a past life, Michaela, served as the VP/Global Travel and Strategic Development at American Express Publishing overseeing sales and marketing for blue-chip travel accounts for Travel+Leisure, Food&Wine, Departures, Executive Travel, Black Ink and Time Inc. brands.
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