The Seychelles by land
While we spent most of our time in the Seychelles on the boat, you can tour the islands from shore too. :-) On the Road in a Car Rental cars are available on Mahé and 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!
Review of the Riad d’Or, Meknès, Morocco
The Riad d’Or provides lovely, comfortable lodging inside the medina in Meknès. Living with history The structure that houses the Riad d’Or dates back at least to 1791. It was renovated in 2007, but retains Read More …
Places to Return to: Victoria Falls, Zambia, Africa
We ended our 2005 Botswana trip at Victoria Falls, but we were there shortly before the rains would start, which meant the falls were dry! Ok, not totally dry, but not the thundering wall of Read More …
Photo Thursday: On the Road in Morocco
We hired a driver for our recent trip to Morocco. Usually my husband does the driving so I can take pictures, but he misses so much that way. Hiring a driver allowed him to really Read More …
Morning at the Riad d’Or, Meknes, Morocco
In the morning we wake up early and, with some guidance, find the Riad d’Or’s upper level breakfast room.We are a bit too early, as it turns out, as the staff is still getting things Read More …
A Glimpse of Meknès, Morocco
Meknès is one of Morocco’s four Imperial cities, the base from which Moulay Ismail ruled from 1672-1727. A canny, but brutal leader who turned his kingdom into a formidable power, he also undertook grand building Read More …
The Seychelles by sea
The Seychelles are small islands in the Indian Ocean, as such, the best way to visit is to travel by sea. Small boat sailing We spent most of our time on our trip to the Read More …
The Seychelles by Air
Flying to the Seychelles Several gateways serve the Seychelles, including Dubai (which continues to increase the frequency of direct flights), Abu Dhabi, Nairobi, and more. Flights are available on a number of airlines, including international Read More …
Small boat sailing: Think of it as camping
If you don’t sail and you’ve seen a marina filled with sleek sailboats, you may have imagined life aboard as one of lazy luxury. Instead, think of small boat sailing as camping on the water. Read More …
Memorable Travel Moments: Night in the Tsodilo Hills
I’ve written about my 2005 Botswana safari as a memorable travel moment before, but there are lots of memorable moments from that trip, so I’d like to share another one. This one took place during Read More …