Jordan – Amman to Petra
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…
Varanasi – A Giant Step Back in Time
Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. It has been known by many names, including the City of Light, … 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 – The Kerak Castle and Baptism in Jordan River.
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?
When planning an Amazon river cruise, one important consideration is which country do you choose? Peru or Brazil? We chose Peru over … Read More…
Calcutta (Kolkata) – Best Places to visit in The City of Joy
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
Mumbai – Best Places to Visit
In Mumbai, we wanted to explore the more organic aspects of the city, as we did in Kolkata (see our post on … Read More…
Norway – Bergen and the Fjords
Of the Scandinavian countries, Norway has the most spectacular natural beauty. A visit to Norway after or before a Baltic cruise (see … Read More…
Peru – Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu Machu Picchu, a symbol of the old Inca civilization, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the seven … 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…
Safari in India: The Big Five plus One (the Bengal Tiger)
India’s Bengal tiger is an endangered species and to see one in the wild is a thrilling experience. The two main parks … Read More…
Zimbabwe – Safaris – On the banks of the Great Zambezi
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: A honeymooners’ paradise
Sumba Island is a honeymooners’ paradise, and hands down, it is the most beautiful island in Indonesia. Surprisingly, it is not commonly … 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 – 10 day itinerary
Cambodia – Siem Reap & Angkor Wat
The famous temples at Angkor City in Cambodia are a world treasure and are not to be missed. Other interesting places to … Read More…
Japan – 7 day itinerary
Japan travel is a mixture of ultra-modern skyscrapers and ancient temples, with gorgeous public gardens, crowded streets and a multi faceted people … Read More…
Hong Kong itinerary – neighborhoods
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…
Bangkok-Thailand Itinerary
Toronto Pride (2022)
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 … 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…
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 Itinerary – Serengeti, Ngorongoro and the Northern Circuit
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…
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…
