10 UNEXPECTED WINE DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD There are so many wine regions to explore beyond the ones that are household names. READ: 10 Unexpected Wine Destinations Around the World
TOP CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS TO EXPLORE Cape Town is a modern, worldly city with an appeal that keeps visitors coming back again and again. While there are many Cape Town attractions to fill your ...
20 PHOTOS THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO VISIT CHEFCHAOUEN Splashed in every shade of blue under the sun, Chefchaouen, Morocco, seems tailor-made for photographers. READ: 20 Photos That Will Make...
A VISIT TO THE ANCIENT ROMAN RUINS OF VOLUBILIS There are certain places that come to mind when you think of the Roman Empire. Rome, maybe the South of France, or elsewhere in Western Europe. B...
30 TIPS TO KNOW BEFORE TRAVELING TO MOROCCO Traveling to Morocco is exciting and thought-provoking, but it's not without challenges. See our advice for getting the most out of your trip to this...
EATING LIKE A LOCAL ON A MARRAKECH FOOD TOUR An evening with Marrakech Food Tours introduced us to so much traditional Moroccan food that we wouldn’t have found without help. READ: Eating L...
THE REALITY OF CHEFCHAOUEN–MOROCCO’S BLUE CITY When I first saw a photo of the gorgeous white and blue city, I wanted to visit immediately, long before I knew anything else about Chefchaoue...
WHY I RODE AN ELEPHANT BUT WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN Everything we learned about the company who provided the elephant rides put our minds at ease. We thought we knew everything we needed to know....
DEFINING HUMANITY AT THE CRADLE OF HUMANKIND The blackness swallowed us as we descended down into the earth. We carried lights, but the darkness encroached on us from all sides. The gentle scuf...
FINDING SANCTUARY DURING A STORM AT THE GROOTBOS PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE South Africa’s southern coast is a wind battered land. Low, scrubby bushes (fynboos) with small leaves dot the coastal ...
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OUR FIRST EXPERIENCE IN A VACATION RENTAL APARTMENT: LAWHILL LUXURY APARTMENTS The Lawhill Luxury Apartments in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa READ: Our First Experience in a V...
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EXPLORING THE TEMPTING SOUTH AFRICA WINE REGION South African wines leave some people salivating and some scratching their heads. For years, South African wine was essentially limited to the do...
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ENJOYING THE ECO-FRIENDLY NTHAMBO TREE CAMP Experiencing a typical day on safari in Africa. We visit nThambo Tree Camp for the utmost in eco-friendly luxury, with tranquility and relaxation gua...
THE RUGGED BEAUTY OF THE CAPE POINT ROUTE One of the great day trips from Cape Town, South Africa is the magnificent Cape Point Route. This is also one of the most remarkable drives anywhere in...
VICTORIA FALLS IS GORGES (AND WET)! The roar was deafening – and we were still almost a half mile away from the falls. In the local language, they are called Mosi-oa-Tunya or “smoke that th...
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REGAIN YOUR SENSES AT TINTSWALO ATLANTIC CAPE TOWN Words simply cannot do justice to the beauty of watching the sunset over Sentinel peak, while listening to the waves crash at your feet. Tints...
TOTAL RELAXATION AT THE ISLANDS OF SIANKABA The Islands of Siankaba is one of the most luxurious properties near Victoria Falls and Livingstone, Zambia. The place for romance and total relaxati...
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THE DISTINCTIVE TASTES OF CREATION WINES South African wines are some of the best in the world. And many of the best South African wines come from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley outside of Hermanus....
EXPERIENCE AFRICA ON FOOT – A SAFARI ADVENTURE Long before the days of Land Rovers with padded seats, Africa was experienced on foot. Men would hike for days or weeks deep into “The Bush”...
HOW TO PLAN A SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI At the top of many people’s bucket lists is going on safari in Africa. Planning a South Africa safari can be a daunting experience that is confusing, expensi...
FULFILLING A DREAM – AN AFRICAN BIG FIVE SAFARI Many people who go to Africa are focused on Big Five safari. And it's true that each of the animals are amazing to see. However, during our saf...
REFLECTING ON OUR TRIP TO POST-REVOLUTIONARY EGYPT It has been three years since the Arab Spring came to Egypt on January 25, 2011. We watched the events of those days unfold with rapt attentio...
SCUBA DIVING IN SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT Our Middle East adventure continued with a planned day of scuba diving in the Red Sea near Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Sharm el-Sheikh was a sleepy … READ...
COPTIC CAIRO AND ISLAMIC CAIRO, EGYPT The Coptic (Christian) area of Cairo has been peppered with violence over the last several years as locals continue to play out religious conflicts in … ...
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QUEEN HATSHEPSUT’S TEMPLE AND THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS We awoke early again this morning to head straight to the Queen Hatshepsut Temple before it got too hot. The multi-tiered temple is absol...
THE TEMPLE SITES OF KARNAK AND LUXOR IN EGYPT The neighboring Karnak and Luxor Temples are filled with unique statues and carvings that convey the glory of ancient Egypt. READ: The Temple Sit...
EARLY MORNING HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER LUXOR, EGYPT We woke up at about 3:30am and left the boat by 4:00am for our hot air balloon ride in Egypt. We had spent a lot … READ: Early Morning H...
EDFU TEMPLE AND NILE RIVER CRUISE Edfu Temple is characterized by its amazing reliefs that soar into the sky and its in tact roof, which has kept some colors vibrant. READ: Edfu Temple and Ni...
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EXPERIENCE A SUNSET VISIT TO EGYPT’S KOM OMBO TEMPLE Of all the Egyptian Pharaonic temples, none has a more impressive setting than the Kom Ombo Temple. Located literally on the bank of the N...
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COMPLETELY ALONE AT ABU SIMBEL IN NUBIA, EGYPT Any visit to Abu Simbel would be spectacular. But being alone (or nearly alone) at the site was an experience in itself. READ: Completely Alone ...
A DAY AT PHILAE TEMPLE AND A NUBIAN EXPERIENCE Intricate, massive carvings made our first temple visit of the trip an impressive stop. READ: A Day at Philae Temple and a Nubian Experience
THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA AND THE PANORAMIC VIEWS Our first full day in Egypt gave us the chance to have one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever had — standing in front of … READ: The...
DAY TRIP TO TANGIER, MOROCCO A day trip from Tarifa, Spain, to Tangier, Morocco, was our first opportunity to step foot on the African continent. The hustle and bustle of this coastal city did ...