The Sinai Peninsula of Egypt is truly a fascinating place. During our time in the area, we spent a few days near Mt. Sinai and a few more relaxing on the coast of the Red Sea. First, our journey took us from Cairo on a fairly long bus ride to the town of Katreen, near the base of Mt. Sinai and St. Katherine’s Monastery. We slept at a small Bedouin camp and met some other travelers who had hiked to the top of the mountain the night before, starting at 2:00 in the morning. Supposedly this was the best time to hike in order to avoid the heat and also see the sunset from the top of the mountain. We had planned to hike up, but this new twist added a bit of a debate. We really wanted to sleep late, and two in the morning seemed more like a time to go to bed, not a time to get out of bed. (more…)
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Photo Friday: More Morocco
Friday, May 6th, 2011Here are a few more photos from Morocco, one of our favorite countries. (more…)
Photo Friday: Egypt
Friday, April 29th, 2011This week we’re showcasing some of our photos from Egypt, or more specifically around the Nile River which has been the lifeline for Egypt since ancient times. With all of the political turmoil in the Middle East, let’s remember those that are still struggling for freedom and peace. (more…)
Photo Friday: On Safari in Kenya
Friday, April 15th, 2011For this week’s photo friday, we’ve sorted through some of our pictures from Kenya. We spent several days in Masai Mara and more time in a few other parts of Kenya. (Some of the lioness photos are a little graphic, so consider yourself warned.) (more…)
Photo Friday: Southern Ethiopia
Friday, April 1st, 2011The theme of this week’s Photo Friday is Southern Ethiopia. This is part of my personal effort to convince as many people as possible to visit Africa. After spending several months on the continent, we realized that we had only experienced a drop in the bucket. Africa is so huge and diverse that it would take years to fully understand all of the cultures, history, tragedy, and beauty that this immense land has to offer. (more…)
Photo Friday: Amsterdam
Friday, March 18th, 2011This week’s Photo Friday is all about Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. It’s full of canals, red lights, history, and charm – and it has something for everyone. (more…)
Photo Friday: Tokyo
Friday, February 25th, 2011Japan is a land where high-tech meets old world traditions. Here are some photos from Tokyo to give inspiration to your next voyage.
A sushi bar in Tokyo
Photo Friday: Marrakech, Morocco
Friday, February 18th, 2011This week’s photos are from Marrakech, Morocco, one of the most beautiful, historic, and vibrant cities in the world. If you haven’t been there yet, put it on your list. (more…)
Photo Friday: Ecuador
Friday, February 11th, 2011The following photos are from Warren and Betsy who are currently traveling through South America as part of their four year global adventure. Needless to say, we’re very jealous. You can follow their fascinating blog at Married With Luggage. (more…)
Photo Friday: Mali
Friday, February 4th, 2011One of the most amazing places in the world is also one of the most overlooked. Mali is a large country in West Africa with a diverse and friendly population. They love their history, their culture, and especially their music. Here are some photos to tempt you into visiting. (more…)
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