Guest Post By Jon Baggs While staying at Lake Naivasha, we planned to bicycle through Hell’s Gate National Park. There were bikes for rent at Fisherman’s Camp, where we were staying, so, the evening before, we checked out the bikes…
Riding With Wildlife – Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park
What better way to start a trip in Kenya than relaxing on the shores of Lake Naivasha and biking with extraordinary wildlife in Hell’s Gate National park?
Exploding Beer and Blushing Brides
Our last week in Ethiopia took us to Addis Ababa and the shores of Bishoftu.
Losing a Leg in Mekele
After 3 amazing days in Lalibela we headed north to Mekele, the jumping off point for tours to the Danakil Depression.
Christmas & Camping in Lalibela, Ethiopia: Part 1
Being in Lalibela, Ethiopia on Christmas Day (January 7th) is an experience of a lifetime for many. Jon and I were lucky enough to experience it while staying at Jegoley’s Family Eco-Camp
The Amazing Race from Bahir Dar to Christmas in Lalibela
Everyone wants to be in Lalibela for January 7th, also known as Christmas Day. With tens of thousands of people determined to be there, getting there is half the battle.
Sharing Beds in Bahir Dar
After exploring the palaces of Gondar we headed further south to Bahir Dar to explore the monasteries of Lake Tana and see the Blue Nile Falls.
Losing Garments in Gondar
It took about 4 hours by minibus to get from Debark to Gondar. Jon was spat on by the passenger in front of him who was aiming out the window, but missed. I had spent the trip wondering what was…
A Loch Lomond Wedding
Destination weddings are wonderful and a bit tough at the same time. You travel far to see two people you care about getting married, but you are also only one of many and can’t expect too much one-on-one time with…
Tibb’s Eve Amsterdam & Christmas Eve in Vienna
We got to spend Tibbs Eve visiting with family in Amsterdam, Christmas Eve in Vienna and Christmas Day in Addis Ababa. Even Santa would be impressed by our ability to get around the world so quickly.