Category Archives: africa

New Book “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari” Released

My new book, “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari: A Story of One Little Penguin who Wanted to Meet the Wild Animals of Africa” was recently released and is available on Amazon. This is a story of a small South African penguin called Jackie who had a dream of visiting wild animals of Africa andContinue reading “New Book “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari” Released”

Lecture at AAWR: Supporting Conservation Through Ecotourism

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve Presents Alex Shaland’s Lecture: Supporting Conservation Through Ecotourism    Wednesday   August 14th   2019   6:00 PM This program is based on Alex Shaland’s new book Suburbanites on Safari which he wrote and richly illustrated with photographs of his adventures. Shaland, an internationally published travel author and photographer, believes that encouraging ecotourism and inviting people to come toContinue reading “Lecture at AAWR: Supporting Conservation Through Ecotourism”

Book Launch and Lecture at Visible Voice Books: Alex Shaland Introduces “Suburbanites on Safari”

Saturday   May 18th, 2019   7:30 PM Limited seating.  Available on a first-come, first-served basis. “An amazing real life perspective on African safari that has been delightfully shared.  Funny and witty. Footsteps well worth following.” –Philip Coetzee, South Africa, Advanced Nature Guide, author of Birds for Beginners. In an entertaining and informative slide presentation “African Safari 101” Alex Shaland talks about hisContinue reading “Book Launch and Lecture at Visible Voice Books: Alex Shaland Introduces “Suburbanites on Safari””

African Safari Tips: The Importance of Good Company

Excerpt from Alex Shaland’s new book “Suburbanites on Safari” in print and available at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3flGR76 Going on an African safari by yourself or in a small group is not advisable. Suppose, you are standing in front of a lion or a rhinoceros and trying to calculate your chances of getting out of this situation inContinue reading “African Safari Tips: The Importance of Good Company”