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…
Exploding Beer and Blushing Brides
Our last week in Ethiopia took us to Addis Ababa and the shores of Bishoftu.
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.
Transiting in Tanzania Part II- Sumbuwunga to Kigoma
Waking at 5am in Sumbuwanga, I was pleasantly surprised when breakfast was being made for me. It was included in the room price but when I asked it it would be available so early, I had received a definitive “no”,…
In which I join a group tour….West Coast of South Africa
In which I go against my travel nature and join a group tour for three weeks. In all of my years of travel, I have never done a group tour. I have done day tours, of course, and the odd…
Welcome to Barf-re-al: Hell on Earth in Barreal
Alright, the town we were staying in was called Barreal not Barfreal, but that is always how I am going to remember it. It seems that I am making it a habit of telling stories about getting sick on the…
Ringing in 2016 with BBQ and Wiki in Bariloche
For those of you not familiar with Bariloche, it’s kind of like the Whistler of Argentina. During graduation time it is where students go to party. In the winter there is skiing and snowmobiling and in the summer there is…
Los Alerces National Park: Esquel
Before hitting Bariloche, we decided to stop a few hours south in the town of Esquel, to check out Los Alerces National Park and do some more camping. We spotted a hostel right across the street from the bus…
Chilly in Chalten
With low clouds blocking views and wet snow covering the streets, we decided to have a quiet Christmas and rest up. We even slept in til 10:30am! Hooray for black out curtains! Interspersed with attempts to get a strong enough…