The Adventures of Andyana Jones

Andy Ferland
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Adventurous travel stories and reflections from around the globe. Inspire your next journey with 10-15 minute tales of backpacker exploration, both on and off the beaten path, including hanging with mountain gorillas in the Congo, trekking to the foot of Mount Everest, and motorbiking through the ancient temples of Bagan. These are the Adventures of Andyana Jones.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    The Congo, Part 1: Gorillas and Guerillas

    The Democratic Republic of Congo lies in the heart of central Africa. It’s home to the oldest national park in all of Africa, Virunga, and perhaps the most natural resources of any African nation. Civil wars and unrest have mired the DRC for decades, with militia groups threatening the lives and safety of both locals and tourists alike. Hidden in its dense and dangerous jungles, however, you’ll find nature at its most remarkable, from mountain gorillas to lava lakes. Part 1 of 2 andyanajones.com IG: andy_anajones

    11 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    The Congo, Part 2: Virunga

    The Democratic Republic of Congo lies in the heart of central Africa. It’s home to the oldest national park in all of Africa, Virunga, and perhaps the most natural resources of any African nation. Civil wars and unrest have mired the DRC for decades, with militia groups threatening the lives and safety of both locals and tourists alike. Hidden in its dense and dangerous jungles, however, you’ll find nature at its most remarkable, from mountain gorillas to lava lakes. Part 2 of 2 andyanajones.com IG: andy_anajones

    17 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Myanmar: Trains & Temples

    Myanmar is the westernmost country in Southeast Asia, sharing borders with Thailand, Laos, China, India, and Bangladesh. The tourism infrastructure is scant compared to its Southeast Asian counterparts, making for some rewarding, if not hard to reach, adventures. Today we go for a ride on the Yangon Circle Train, and explore, via scooter, the ancient temples of Bagan.  andyanajones.com IG: andy_anajones

    11 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Everest, Part 1: The 3 Passes

    Getting to Everest base camp requires nerves of steel from the start, as your 10-seater plane lands on a runway precariously perched at the edge of a cliff. Once on land, there are no roads for days in all directions, only yaks, sherpas, and a steep climb. The rewards? Endless peaks, heavenly lakes, comfy teahouses, and a sense of high altitude accomplishment. Let’s Hike. Part 1 of 2 andyanajones.com IG: andy_anajones Contact Raj Ojha with Himalayan Dreamland Trekking at +9779846465974 for all your Nepal lodging and trekking needs.

    13 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Everest, Part 2: Gokyo

    Getting to Everest base camp requires nerves of steel from the start, as your 10-seater plane lands on a runway precariously perched at the edge of a cliff. Once on land, there are no roads for days in all directions, only yaks, sherpas, and a steep climb. The rewards? Endless peaks, heavenly lakes, comfy teahouses, and a sense of high altitude accomplishment. Let’s Hike. Part 2 of 2 andyanajones.com IG: andy_anajones Contact Raj Ojha with Himalayan Dreamland Trekking at +9779846465974 for all your Nepal lodging and trekking needs.

    8 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    India: Varanasi

    Varanasi is all of India rolled into one, tightly confined, riverfront crematory and pilgrimage site. Any and all sights, smells, sounds, and tastes can be experienced within the maze of alleys and riverside ghats that serve as both burial grounds and ritual cleansing locales. The experience of Varanasi is both holy...and heavy. Jump in.  andyanajones.com IG: andy_anajones

    9 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Namibia, Part 1: A Journey through Frontierland

    Namibia, located in southwest Africa, is the ideal place for a roadtrip of the adventurous sort. Home to the world’s oldest desert, Namibia is a desolate paradise, where you’ll find more wild animals than people, more gravel roads than paved, and more than your fair share of other-worldly haunts. Bring a spare tire.  Part 1 of 2 andyanajones.com IG: andy_anajones

    13 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Namibia, Part 2: Sossusvlei

    Namibia, located in southwest Africa, is the ideal place for a roadtrip of the adventurous sort. Home to the world’s oldest desert, Namibia is a desolate paradise, where you’ll find more wild animals than people, more gravel roads than paved, and more than your fair share of other-worldly haunts. Bring a spare tire.  Part 2 of 2 andyanajones.com IG: andy_anajones

    10 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    Cuba

    The streets of Havana buzz with music and dancing feet, and the rum flows along the footsteps of Hemingway. The classic cars, the colonial buildings, the likeness of Che and Fidel, they’re all there. Outside the city, tobacco farmers roll fresh cigars amongst the rolling green karsts in the Vinales valley, adding to the enticement and allure of a country quite unlike any other. andyanajones.com IG: andy_anajones

    11 min
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Adventurous travel stories and reflections from around the globe. Inspire your next journey with 10-15 minute tales of backpacker exploration, both on and off the beaten path, including hanging with mountain gorillas in the Congo, trekking to the foot of Mount Everest, and motorbiking through the ancient temples of Bagan. These are the Adventures of Andyana Jones.

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