ABOUT ME
Welcome Fellow Adventurers!
Hello! I’m Ben, a traveler, adventurer, and wildlife enthusiast. I was always a huge animal lover while growing up, but didn’t know the experiences that awaited me until I joined the Marine Corps. Arriving at my first duty station, I immediately deployed to Kenya (along with Uganda, Tanzania, and Somalia).
I was immediately enchanted by the boundless beauty. The vast, open spaces stretched endlessly, a canvas of untamed wilderness teeming with life. The wildlife stirred my spirit, as did the warm and vibrant people. It was here, amidst the symphony of nature and the land, that I discovered a deep and abiding love for Africa and its wild, untamed heart.
When I separated from the military, I had traveled to 32 countries. I swore though, I would return to Africa many more times, and continue to traverse for wildlife in new places. On this blog, you’ll find a mix of travel guides, personal stories, and practical tips that I’ve gathered along the way.
Whether you’re a fellow globetrotter looking for your next destination or someone dreaming of your first big adventure, my goal is to inspire and equip you with the information you need to make your travels unforgettable.
I specialize in exploring wildlife and exploring wildlife heavy destinations, my adventures are as varied as they are exciting. Traveling is more than just a hobby; it’s a way of life that teaches us about the world and ourselves I invite you to join me on this journey, to share in the stories and experiences, and to find inspiration for your own adventures.
Follow along as I navigate through different cultures, cuisines, and landscapes, always in search of the next great story to tell. Thank you for visiting Ben Does the World. Let’s explore the world together, one adventure at a time.
A few facts...
- My favorite travel movie is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
- My favorite food is rib eye and garlic mashed potatoes
- My favorite music artist is Garth Brooks
- My favorite travel book is "A Walk in the Woods"
- I spent 4.5 years in the Marine Corps; I'm always 15 minutes early for everything
- I was in Uyuni, Bolivia the day every country in South America locked down for Covid. I was lucky enough to get a flight back to La Paz but I was stuck in Bolivia for 6 weeks
- My second favorite travel movie is The Way
- The hottest I've ever been was in Kuwait, when the temperature was 132 degrees fahrenheit
- I despise both poaching and hunting. You can't convince me otherwise, even with the conservation argument
- My favorite drink is still an old fashioned, but these days I drink vodka (Reyka) more often
- I'm a military history fanatic. If I could choose one time period to visit, it would be during the U.S. Civil War. I'd be fascinated to see Gettysburg or Antietam in person
- My favorite place in the world is Africa.
- I really want to visit the North Pantanal in Brazil so I can shoot jaguars. It's at the top of my bucket list
- I love Christmas
- I've been to 91 countries and all 50 states in the U.S. I've also been to Washington D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico.
- The coldest I've ever been was in Madison, Wisconsin when the temperature was -35 degrees fahrenheit with the wind chill
- Responsive Design
- When I was a kid, I met Cindy Crawford and had my photo taken with her. The person taking the photo with the disposable camera, screwed it up.
- I'm pretty amazing in the kitchen. I make fantastic chili and a lot of other good stuff.
- I firmly believe that all the leftists who smugly told everyone to "stay home and wear a mask" should follow their own advice. As long as Covid exists, they should be home with a mask on, while everyone else travels
- While traveling, I hate hearing entitled people complain that the place they are visiting is not like the U.S. The fact is, the majority of the world is not like the U.S., Canada, Germany, or the U.K.
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