After staying at Afro Beach Camp for our first few nights on Mafia Island, we ended up pitching our tents in the gated yard of Nungwi dive shop, where their boats and equipment were stored. The daily trips across the…
Valentine’s Day on Mafia Island
Tenting, Diving, Whale Sharks and Valentine’s Day on Mafia Island
Camels, Keys and BCD’s in Watamu
After learning about the potentially dangerous road north to Lamu, Marieke and I decided to head back south and let Steph take the risk and rewards. We decided to go to Watamu, a beach town a half hour from Malindi. …
Malindi and Marieke’s Holy Pants
I struggle to find good travel pants. Newfoundland shops rarely carry anything appropriate for activities in hot weather. This is why I was stoked to find a pair of light cotton pants (with pockets!) at Reitmans for just $4.50 a…
Maasai Mara & the Big ⅘
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.