A week road tripping on Reunion Island
Looking for a road trip where you can take in stunning mountain scenery, beaches, or one of the world’s most active volcanoes without driving more than an hour or two each day? The Indian Ocean Read More …
Category: Africa and the Middle East
Personal stories, travel guides and tips, photographs, and resources to help you explore Africa and the Middle East, including Egypt, Morocco, Botswana, and South Africa.
The countries of Africa and the Middle East offer a wide range of cultures, scenery, and activities – there is something for everyone! Take a look and discover this incredible part of the world for yourself!
Historic Cairo UNESCO World Heritage Site
My post on the Historic Cairo World Heritage Site was originally published on WorldHeritageSites.net. What is Historic Cairo? The Historic Cairo UNESCO World Heritage site covers a vast area in the heart of this large Read More …
UNESCO World Heritage sites in Egypt
You may be familiar with the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Egypt that include the pyramids, temples, and tombs of the ancient pharaohs. But those account for only three of Egypt’s seven World Heritage sites. Read More …
An ancient worker’s village: The tombs of Deir el-Medina in Luxor, Egypt
The craftsmen who built tombs for Egypt’s pharaohs lived near their workplace. Today, visitors to Luxor’s West Bank can see the remains of the Village of the Workers (Deir el-Medina) and the colorful tombs these Read More …
At home in the past: The Gayer-Anderson Museum, Cairo, Egypt
The Gayer-Anderson Museum is a rare example of the Islamic courtyard houses favored by Cairo’s successful merchants, traders, and other men of means during the 16th and 17th centuries. Originally two houses, each with separate Read More …
Hidden treasure awaits in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings
At the height of Egypt’s power more than 3,000 years ago, the pharaohs built ornate burial chambers in a desolate valley across the Nile from Luxor. Today a few of their elaborately decorated tombs are Read More …
Cruise the Nile for the best of Egypt
A Nile cruise is an easy and relaxing way to see the best of Egypt. River cruise ships sail between Luxor and Aswan on short itineraries that include an impressive collection of tombs and temples. Read More …
It’s World Rhinoceros Day!
Did you know that today is World Rhinoceros Day? First designated in 2010 by the World Wildlife Foundation in South Africa to draw attention to the world’s five species of rhino (two native to Africa Read More …
Happy World Penguin Day!
Everyone loves penguins, right? So today is a good day to show your love for these amazing creatures! I use links to improve your experience using this website. Some may be affiliate links that pay Read More …
Through the Back Door at the Riad El Yacout, Fès, Morocco
The Riad El Yacout sits outside the medina wall near the gate of Bab Boujeloud. Along one side, the scene is dominated by a large construction site that is becoming a new hotel. This is Read More …