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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Calcutta (Kolkata) – unique places to visit
Kolkata (Calcutta) is not on most people’s bucket list but it should be. It is one of the most interesting cities in … Read More…
India’s Golden Triangle
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…
Mumbai – Places to visit for 2 days
In Mumbai, we wanted to explore the more organic aspects of the city within a 2 day period. We did the same … 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…
Peru – Climbing Machu Picchu
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…
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…
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…
7 Unusual Things to do in Cape Town | A Local’s Guide
We all know about the popular Cape Town activities, like a hike up Table Mountain and a trip to Robben Island. And … Read More…
Sumba Island: Indonesia’s gem
This post describes the beautiful island of Sumba and its idyllic setting, a perfect getaway. Sumba Island is a honeymooners’ paradise, and … Read More…
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 too many … Read More…
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 are the … 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…
Japan – 7 day itinerary
Hong Kong 7 day itinerary – neighborhoods
This post explains the different Hong Kong neighborhoods and our tips for getting around them. Hong Kong has a very unique history … Read More…
China – 5 day itinerary
China is a huge country and a five day itinerary is far too limited. Nevertheless, this post discusses our abridged China trip. … Read More…
Thailand – Bangkok- Itinerary
This post discusses the most interesting things to see in Bangkok, Thailand over a 4 to 5 day period. Thailand is famous … Read More…
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…
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, which symbolizes their … Read More…
7 days in Bali
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Safety and Other Tips for your trip to Africa
In this post, we share a few safety and general travel tips for your visit to Africa, with an emphasis on Safari … 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 … <
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Serengeti-Mara Great Migration
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…
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…
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…
