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Comment on What’s Worse? Death by Drowning or Crocodile by Harrowing Tales Of The First Descent Of The Baro River In Ethiopia | Mom'eur

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:39:22 +0000

[...] a recent post to his website, Richard shares some harrowing tales of his adventures along the Baro, which runs for approximately 306 km (190 miles) before it [...]

Comment on What’s Worse? Death by Drowning or Crocodile by Captain Joel S. Fogel

Captain Joel S. Fogel — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:44:54 +0000

There is a definite need to right the record on the below information from Richard Bangs latest writings:

Trust me, I am no coward and previous experience on the Rio Balsas in Mexico the year before, taught me that the Baro was no river to run ! I was in Ethiopia to run the Omo River and return to my family and the Smithsonian with an Ethnographic film documentary on the tribal peoples for research and a lecture series.

I had no desire to lose everything on a raging river without reason and I told this to Angus the night before their fateful tragedy. He chose to take the plunge with Richard.

As for the rest, it is not unusual for a protege to attack his mentor……I got Richard a start in the business including a membership in The Explorers Club, a start in publishing and the lecture business and financing to make his dream come true. His Father, an operative in the Langley-based CIA, had vetted me thoroughly prior to our expedition and Richard had the benefit of hospitality and kindness given to him at our home in Somers Point by my young wife and myself on numerous occasions.

Comment on What’s Worse? Death by Drowning or Crocodile by Captain Joel S. Fogel

Captain Joel S. Fogel — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:46:55 +0000

Excellent report, Richard. Wonderful writing but every tale has two sides and mine is yet to be told…….

Comment on Bosnia: a model for the planet by Santa

Santa — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:37:04 +0000

This article is already legendary for the Neretva river devotees !
Inspiring and thought provoking.
Thanks Mr.Bangs!

Comment on Exploratory to The Countries that Don’t Exist by Richard Bangs

Richard Bangs — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:25:18 +0000

Thanks for the feedback Kate! That photo slipped under the radar. It’s been replaced.

Comment on Exploratory to The Countries that Don’t Exist by Kate

Kate — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:31:57 +0000

Just so you know, the beautiful coastline shot you have featured above in your paragraph about Somaliland is actually a view of the 12 Apostles on the Great Ocean Road in New South Wales, Australia…

A little geographic honesty here, you know?

Comment on Top World Adventures for 2013 by David Wilson

David Wilson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:14:57 +0000

Very educational and interesting programs. However, Mr. Bangs utter lack of manners by wearing his hat indoors, in peoples homes and in restaurants contribute to the world’s opinion that Americans are uncouth. Such a shame for an otherwise excellent program.

Comment on Top World Adventures for 2013 by Bob Payne

Bob Payne — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:15:07 +0000

Every description makes me want to go, or go again. Bob Payne, Senior Correspondent, Conde Nast Traveler

Comment on Vermont by How to Cure Vermont Deficit Disorder — Global Adventuress

How to Cure Vermont Deficit Disorder — Global Adventuress — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:37:25 +0000

[...] For details about how to follow in my footsteps, go to http://www.richardbangs.com/destinations/vermont [...]

Comment on Meet Richard Bangs by New Zealand: Land of Dreams and Kiwis (yes, the people and the birds) « gobbledygookedy

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:19:58 +0000

[...] listlessly flipping through channels last night, I came across a travelogue show hosted by Richard Bangs. Nope, never heard of him nor seen him in action before, but was absolutely spellbound by the [...]