https://bkpk.me Piggy-back ride with A&Z Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:39:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 https://bkpk.me/all-hail-the-king/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-hail-the-king https://bkpk.me/all-hail-the-king/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2014 18:15:22 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=13843
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/all-hail-the-king/feed/ 4 https://bkpk.me/call-it-what-you-want/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=call-it-what-you-want https://bkpk.me/call-it-what-you-want/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2014 09:36:48 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=13744
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/call-it-what-you-want/feed/ 1 https://bkpk.me/the-tree-and-the-obelisk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-tree-and-the-obelisk https://bkpk.me/the-tree-and-the-obelisk/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:19:25 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=13741
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/the-tree-and-the-obelisk/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/all-aboard-so-where-are-we-going-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-aboard-so-where-are-we-going-again https://bkpk.me/all-aboard-so-where-are-we-going-again/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2013 07:42:12 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=10189
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/all-aboard-so-where-are-we-going-again/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/travel-to-ghana/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-to-ghana https://bkpk.me/travel-to-ghana/#comments Thu, 03 Oct 2013 11:59:52 +0000 Chris Gerakiteys http://bkpk.me/?p=9566
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/travel-to-ghana/feed/ 11 https://bkpk.me/its-walking-distance-really/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-walking-distance-really https://bkpk.me/its-walking-distance-really/#comments Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:54:53 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=9388
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/its-walking-distance-really/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/travel-to-my-country-24-africa-the-middle-east/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-to-my-country-24-africa-the-middle-east https://bkpk.me/travel-to-my-country-24-africa-the-middle-east/#comments Sun, 14 Jul 2013 10:48:51 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=8352
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/travel-to-my-country-24-africa-the-middle-east/feed/ 7 https://bkpk.me/breakfast-around-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breakfast-around-the-world https://bkpk.me/breakfast-around-the-world/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:44:43 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=4306
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/breakfast-around-the-world/feed/ 39 https://bkpk.me/1-year-on-the-road-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1-year-on-the-road-today https://bkpk.me/1-year-on-the-road-today/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 03:04:12 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=4465
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/1-year-on-the-road-today/feed/ 14 https://bkpk.me/get-the-cool-shoe-shine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-the-cool-shoe-shine https://bkpk.me/get-the-cool-shoe-shine/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:46:56 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=3190
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 »]]> https://bkpk.me/get-the-cool-shoe-shine/feed/ 1 https://bkpk.me/my-letter-to-the-elephant-murdering-king-of-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-letter-to-the-elephant-murdering-king-of-spain https://bkpk.me/my-letter-to-the-elephant-murdering-king-of-spain/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 03:11:41 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=2029
The fact that monarchies still exist at this day and age, feels ridiculous to me. We can discuss that on another occasion. But there is something that strikes me even harder than the existence of these royal families that, by right of birth, are superior to the rest of us ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/my-letter-to-the-elephant-murdering-king-of-spain/feed/ 1 https://bkpk.me/fasiladas-bath/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fasiladas-bath https://bkpk.me/fasiladas-bath/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 15:27:02 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=2130
Gondar in Ethiopia, is a city that offers you a look at some rich history and a trip to Lake Tana – one of the largest lakes on the planet. This is Fasiladas Bath, where the royals would jump in from the building in the middle. But, ONLY the royals ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/fasiladas-bath/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/im-the-king-of-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-the-king-of-the-world https://bkpk.me/im-the-king-of-the-world/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:07:33 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=2064
We’ve been traveling continuously for more than 6 months and meeting these kids in Lake Tana, Ethiopia, is still one of the highlights of our travels. With zero inhibitions and a passion for raw fun, they stripped off their clothes, rolled in the mud and jumped into the lake as ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/im-the-king-of-the-world/feed/ 0 https://bkpk.me/the-sun-setting-on-mauritius/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-sun-setting-on-mauritius https://bkpk.me/the-sun-setting-on-mauritius/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 05:00:57 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=1676
Mauritius is often used interchangeably with Paradise. There’s no doubt about the fact that everything on this little island in the Indian Ocean looks breathtaking! Wake up in the morning to the sound of the waves mixed with chirping birds. Eat a hearty breakfast filled with tropical fruits. Lunch will include ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/the-sun-setting-on-mauritius/feed/ 1 https://bkpk.me/he-lives-in-a-cave-in-lalibela-ehtiopia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=he-lives-in-a-cave-in-lalibela-ehtiopia https://bkpk.me/he-lives-in-a-cave-in-lalibela-ehtiopia/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=1634
Lalibela is an amazing place! Famous for its monolithic churches made in the 12th-13th century. We were excited to run around in these massive rock structures popularly known as the Petra of Africa. The churches are really impressive but what was more impressive was this monk who was watching the ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/he-lives-in-a-cave-in-lalibela-ehtiopia/feed/ 3