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Ancient Fear on the Volcano
As we began hiking Mount Longonot, Kenya, I didn't expect a brush with primal dread. But fear is always on the menu in this mightiest of ecosystems—as…
May 7, 2025
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Anton Thomas
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Into the Gates of Hell
With so many dangerous animals in East Africa, there are few national parks where it's safe to explore on foot – or bike! But at Hell's Gate you can…
Apr 10, 2025
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Hippos in Moonlight
After a few days in Nairobi, we left the city for Lake Naivasha. A 2-hour drive into the Great Rift Valley, it was my first experience of Africa's…
Mar 3, 2025
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Anton Thomas
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Watch Out For Elephants! A Kenya Map Begins
Nothing could've prepared me for the wonders of Kenya. As I draw this map, I'll be sharing my extensive writings from the adventure. Today is the first…
Jan 28, 2025
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Anton Thomas
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A Map of Europe for You, Art Therapy for Me
Other than some field sketches, I haven’t drawn anything in a year.
Aug 14, 2024
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Anton Thomas
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Launching A Cartographer's Journal
I used to keep a blog on my website, chiming in occasionally with map progress, thoughts on life, and cartographic musings.
Jul 11, 2024
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Anton Thomas
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