Safaris in the Masai Mara are amazing! The endless savannah, full of animals just doing their thing captivates and astounds the mind. You feel like a shadow quietly moving around in your van, watching and observing everything like a ghost. The animals are quite oblivious to human presence and just … more »
Africa
54 countries where people from different cultures, races and religions mix.
Among the pyramids of Egypt, fantasizing about Bollywood with kids in Ethiopia, going into the wild at the Maasai Mara in Kenya, or by the beach in Mauritius, we’re trying to mix with them too!
Click the countries where we have traveled to in Africa, or browse all this continent’s related travel posts below.
Call it what you want!
Walking around the center of Addis Ababa we spotted a notice board that announced job openings. People were swarming around the notice board. The commotion caught our attention, so we walked toward it only to find the name of the college next to the job board. CPU College of Business … more »
The tree and the obelisk
Luxor, in Egypt is a city of ancient wonders. Close to the King’s valley and the Queen’s valley it is a treasure trove for anyone who likes to immerse themselves in another time. On the banks of the river Nile and next to some of the driest landscapes I have … more »
All aboard! So where are we going again?!
Back when we were in Ethiopia, the final leg of our journey was from Lalibela to Addis Ababa, we went through check-in and security. At security they stopped and stared at the apple keyboard I was carrying. “What is this ?” “It’s a keyboard”… “What do you do with this … more »
Travel to Ghana
Have you ever wanted an African adventure… … outside the safari park? Then come to Ghana! Ghana is known as the Black Star, or the hope of Africa. Located in the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, Ghana prides itself on being a politically stable, democratic country. It … more »
It’s walking distance .. really!
The Sphinx in Cairo, opposite the Great Pyramid of Giza is a really imposing structure! A lion with a human head, it doesn’t get more mythical than this! What’s surprising though is that you can actually walk from the Pyramid of Giza to the Sphinx. You can’t climb the pyramid … more »
Travel to my Country 2/4: Africa & The Middle-East
Following the collaborative article exploring different places around Asia and Australia, we now present you travel suggestions within Africa and The Middle East. Some of the countries might not sound like the most popular or obvious destinations for a trip, but that is exactly what this post is all about … more »
Breakfast Around the World
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And us travelers know that, starting the day with the right combination of food and drinks, can really make a difference on your level of energy to make the most of your time! Trying different cuisines from around the world, is … more »
1 year on the road today!
Today, we completed one year since we left Dubai! Happy we-left-Dubai anniversary! Moving out from the United Arab Emirates meant quitting our jobs, emptying our rental apartment, selling almost everything we used to own and starting to explore the world with more time. Just the two of us. This year … more »
Get the cool shoe shine!
Walking the streets of Addis Ababa you can easily notice that Ethiopians are not shy when it comes to get creative in order to make a living. Shoe shining is quite a popular activity in the capital city’s streets. I guess they like their shoes neat and shinny! This is … more »