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Papua New Guinea Itinerary
This post provides tips for exploring Papua New Guinea, one of the least visited places on earth. Once you start
Egypt – Daraw Camel Market
A camel market visit gives you insight into a unique cultural aspect of the middle east. The entire process, from
Komodo Boat Tour – The Islands of Rinca and Flores
Indonesia is a hugely varied and intriguing continent and a one time visit is difficult to plan as there are
A tourist in Varanasi – What you need to know
Being a tourist in Varanasi requires some background into the city’s history. We visited the city in 2019 and we
Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Palphug Monastery)
Paro’s biggest attraction is the sacred Buddhist monastery called Tigers Nest. It is situated at 10,000 feet up on a
Borneo & Beyond
Borneo, is the 3rd largest island in the world and home to the planet’s oldest rain forest. Here’s how we travelled by houseboat to see the Orangutans…
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Bedding with Bedouins
Wadi Rum is a spectacularly red desert in the south of Jordan, inhabited since prehistoric times…
Plan a Historical Trip
Israel – Jerusalem Itinerary – the Temple Mount
This post was written after several trips to Israel, we would like to offer tips and suggestions when visiting Jerusalem.
Inside Petra: Ruins and Trails
Jordan’s Petra should be on everyone’s bucket list of “must see places”. The trip will most likely start
Turkey- Cities to Visit – Ephesus and Didyma
Whether you are an ancient history buff or merely want to understand Turkey’s historical diversity, a visit to Ephesus (
Take a Cruise
Amazon River cruise – from Peru or Brazil?
This post discusses the advantages and disadvantages of starting an Amazon River cruise from Peru versus Brazil. We chose Peru
The Galapagos Islands – A showcase
The Galapagos Island Reserve is a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. The islands are (or should be) on
Baltic Cruise – From Copenhagen to St. Petersburg
There are actually only 3 Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. However, 9 countries have a shoreline along the Baltic Sea: Sweden, … <
Plan a Safari
Tanzania’s Northern Circuit- Itinerary
Safaris are addictive. Tanzania’s northern safari circuit boasts 2 of the most iconic areas in all of Africa: the Serengeti
India Tiger Safari: the thrill of the Bengal Tiger
This post discusses safaris in India’s Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks. India’s Bengal tiger is an endangered species
The Serengeti-Mara Great Migration
The holy grail of African safaris is the great wildebeest migration that takes place each year in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
Explore the Countryside
Italy – Exploring Abruzzo on horseback
Along the Transhumana Trail – The Abruzzo Apennines mountain experience is filled with tiny picturesque villages, spectacular views and ancient trails
Uganda Gorilla Trekking
Our visit to Uganda was during Covid, which made everything just a little more problematic, but it was still a
Peru – Climbing Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu overview Machu Picchu, a symbol of the old Inca civilization, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and one
Explore New Cultures
Cambodia – Floating Villages & Angkor Wat
This post provides tips of what to see in Siem Reap including Angkor Wat and the floating villages. The famous
Vietnam – 7 day itinerary
This post describes a 7 day itinerary for visiting Vietnam. The Mekong Delta, Chan May/Danang and Ho Chi Minh City
Sadhus: Fact and Fiction of Holy Men of Varanasi and Kathmandu
In holy cities like Varanasi and Kathmandu, some holy men (Sādhus) are quite conspicuous because of their eccentric appearance,
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