Tag: Sand dunes

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Michigan

Sandboarding Michigan at Silver Lake Sand Dunes | Michigan USA

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There’s something about sand dunes that I find incredible. I guess it’s a landscape that isn’t a common one.  It’s an environment that’s usually associated with boiling hot desert like conditions that aren’t easily accessible (believe me, I’ve camped in the Sahara Desert during a sand storm!).  Thanks to a roadside sign on the I-94, advertising ‘dune rides’, I did a bit of research and discovered Silver Lake Sand Dunes on the shores of Lake Michigan. Did you know you can go sandboarding in Michigan?!

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Sahara Desert Morocco

Erg Chebbi Morocco Desert Tours: Things I Wish I’d Known Before Camping in the Sahara

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After two long days of travelling across Morocco from Marrakech, we arrived on in the town of Mezouga at the edge of Erg Chebbi.  My heart sank a little, for the first time since arriving in the country, the clouds started rolling in.  I had envisioned riding through the desert on the back on my camel, taking photos of its shadow on the sand and suddenly this all seemed to be crashing down around me.  I’d even read about tours that had to be cancelled due to bad weather.  I really didn’t want this to happen to me!

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Lancelin Sand Dunes Western Australia

Lancelin: Sandboarding At The Lancelin Dunes Western Australia!

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After getting a taste for Australia in 2008, I really wanted to go back and road trip the west coast, escape the cities and experience ‘outback’ Australia.  Lancelin Sand Dunes were one of my highlights from my 7 day Western Australia road trip.  I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much WHITE sand in my life!  The town of Lancelin is just a short 90 minute drive north of Perth, making it an easy day trip from the city! Continue reading “Lancelin: Sandboarding At The Lancelin Dunes Western Australia!” →