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 ecosystem and … Read more
Themed Trips
We enjoy themed travel, from epicurean or equestrian tours to archaeological or clam digs, to compare how these activities are done around the world.
Food and wine is a sub-theme for most of our travels, and pairs well with almost all travel.
Peru – Horseback riding in Sacred Valley
This post describes the horseback experience in Sacred Valley and the surrounding areas. Sacred Valley overview The Sacred Valley is a region … Read more
7 Tips for Viewing Wildebeest River Crossings
This post provides general tips to orient you to the great migration river crossings in the Northern Serengeti. Each year, over a … Read more
Uganda Gorilla Trekking
Our visit to Uganda was during Covid, which made everything just a little more problematic, but it was still a very enjoyable … Read more
Palestinian Territories – the Full Tour
From the birthplace of Jesus to unbelievable local flavors, ancient cities and epic sites, the Palestinian Territories are captivating to visit. Whether … Read more
Israel Itinerary- outside of Jerusalem
Israel is a place everyone should visit at least once. Whether you are inspired by religious reasons or merely historical and archaeological … Read more
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. Everyone wants … Read more
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 temples at … Read more
Zimbabwe – Safari – Mana Pools and Hwange
Zimbabwe’s has some great safari destinations, including he Hwange National Park and the Mana Pools National Park, and we recommend combining your … Read more
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 and to see one … Read more
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 in Amman, Jordan’s economic, political … Read more
Peru – Climbing Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu overview Machu Picchu, a symbol of the old Inca civilization, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the … Read more
Norway – Bergen Fjords
This post discusses the Norwegian Fjords and Bergen, the gateway. Of the Scandinavian countries, Norway has the most spectacular natural beauty. A … Read more
India – Khajuraho’s Magnificent Temples
This post explores the magnificent temples of Khajuraho, India and offers trip tips on how and when to see them. The city … Read more
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 over Brazil … Read more
Avoiding Crowds on a Serengeti-Mara Safari
The great wildebeest migration spectacle is unlike other safaris because of the huge numbers of animals, but sometimes it seems the tourists … Read more
How Weather Affects the Serengeti-Mara Migration
The Maasai Mara National Reserve and the Serengeti National Park are part of the same continuous ecosystem, which extends from southern Kenya … Read more
Jordan’s Crusader Castle and Baptism Site.
Jordan has a famed crusader castle (Kerak Castle) and the famous Christian site of the Baptism of Jesus (Bethany beyond the Jordan). … Read more
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 everyone’s bucket … Read more
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 explain in … Read more
Nepal Safari – In Search of the Elusive Tiger
A safari experience in Nepal (Chitwan or Bardia) is very different than India (see our post on Indian safaris). Many travelers want … Read more
Turkey’s Cappadocia & Goreme Nat’l Park
Cappadocia in central Turkey is one of the world’s most unique travel destinations. To visit Turkey and not visit Cappadocia means missing … Read more
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 (and Didyma) is … Read more
Turkey – Istanbul – Visit This Byzantine Treasure in 3 Days
There are a handful of cities in the world that are iconic symbols of world history. Istanbul is one of them. With … Read more
Tanzania Safari Circuits – North and South
This post discusses the two circuits that make up Tanzania’s safari landscape. When selecting a safari itinerary, it is important that one … Read more
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 of Tanzania … Read more
Kenya’s best Safari destinations
Kenya is a stunning country with many premiere wildlife reserves, in this post we will discuss the two most popular, the Maasai … Read more
South Africa – The big five in four days
For those Mondisti looking to experience the ‘Big Five‘ in the least amount of time, South Africa should be at the top … Read more
Morocco and Tunisia travel – More than Sand Dunes
Morocco and Tunisia tempt the imagination with mysterious caravans, expansive deserts and romantic getaways. Our trip to Morocco included the cities of … Read more
Nairobi, Kenya – East Africa’s Safari Capital
Is Nairobi worth exploring, or is it just a mere stopover on your trip into or out of the wilderness? Nairobi is … Read more
Churchill, Manitoba – polar bear tour
Although Churchill, Manitoba is not technically in the Arctic (the Arctic Circle is 66.6 degrees latitude, while Churchill is 59 degrees latitude), polar bears have long … Read more
Zambia – Safaris – five takeaways
Many tourists only associate Zambia with Victoria Falls, and that’s exactly what makes Zambia safaris so attractive, there are no crowds! We … Read more
Planning Your First African Safari (2020)
What are the variables that go into planning an amazing safari vacation, and how to choose from all the possible safari options? … Read more
Botswana Safaris – The Gem of Africa
Botswana is known as the Gem of Africa because it is the world’s top diamond producer (by value of diamonds; Russia is … Read more
Borneo- On a Houseboat to See the Orangutans
Borneo – houseboat or lodge The best way to see Borneo is on the water. We debated a houseboat only tour or … Read more
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 vertical rock … Read more
Bhutan-Exporter of ‘Gross National Happiness’
Bhutan travel is very unique. It is situated on the ancient Silk Road between Tibet, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Surrounded … Read more
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, … Read more
East European capitals: Imperial cities of Vienna, Prague and Budapest
Prague and Budapest, together with Vienna, are probably the most popular among the tourist cities in Central and Eastern Europe. Combining the … Read more
Australia – Unique places to visit – Our abridged version
Australia shouldn’t be described in a single post. Its landmass is 3 million square miles (7,682,300 km²), with 3 time zones and … Read more
Alaska – Ports of Call – the Inside Passage
Alaska is a popular cruise destination because it is a destination best visited by boat, with astounding natural beauty everywhere.
Kenya or Tanzania – which to choose for a safari?
Many tourists want to know the differences between Kenya and Tanzania when planning their safari vacation in Africa. The glib advice is … Read more
Egyptian Treasures – Luxor to Abu Simbel
We have traveled through Egypt via three different itineraries. The first trip was a cruise along the Nile, as discussed in this … Read more
