Kenya for the Weekend?
Can ya go to Kenya for the weekend? Well, the answer, it turns out, is absolutely. Never one to sit idly by and enjoy a quiet Memorial Day Weekend at home, I opted to take advantage of the extended weekend by flying from US East Coast to Nairobi. Total flying time: 34...
Reflections on Madagascar
I’ve wanted to visit this country for a long time. And not because I’ve seen the movie, Madagascar. I haven’t. I’ve wanted to come because islands have always fascinated me and this is the world’s fourth-largest one. It turned out to be a...
Spotting Lemurs in Madagascar
Sorry for the delayed reporting. I had to take a day off. I’ll spare you the details, but somewhere in the supply chain that led to a sandwich I ate a couple of days ago, someone forgot to wash his hands. As a result, I had to take a solid 24 hours off from...
Gratitude in Madagascar
I posted overnight while most of you were asleep about how things have gotten a bit easier here in Madagascar since my struggles in immigration. That said, I’ve had a chance to reflect on what I’m seeing here in the Western part of this country and thought...
Smoothing Things Out in Madagascar
After last night’s challenges, I’m pleased to say things have smoothed out here in Madagascar. Today, Joe (my guide for this trip) and I drove west from the capital – Antananarivo – on Highway Number 1. If you’re picturing a highway in...
Hello Jetsetter! I’m Jeb Brooks from GreenerGrass.com. Although I spend most of my time exploring new places, I call the United States home and I call aviation my passion! I’ve spent most of my career in consulting, which keeps me traveling a lot. A few years ago, I started making videos about my flights all over the world and can’t believe more than 150,000 people now subscribe to my YouTube channel. Here on GreenerGrass.com, you’ll find highlights from my favorite trips, behind the scenes peeks into airline operations, and other resources to help you plan your next trip.