Trekking with nomadic Berbers in Morocco
This is a guest series called “Unforgettable Travel Moments“. We all have our special travel moments: a memorable meal, meeting someone, an embarrassing faux…
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The best places to visit in the Cape Winelands
South Africa’s Cape Winelands is located in a stunning corner of the Western Cape province, less than an hour away from Cape Town. The…
Driving the Klein Karoo loop
The Klein Karoo (Little Karoo), in South Africa’s Western Cape province, is a region of astounding contrasts and boasts the imposing Swartberg mountains, green…
Cederberg: mountain passes, safaris and San rock art
Bordering the expansive plains of the Great Karoo, the Cederberg (map) and Swartruggen mountains are one of the Western Cape’s wildest and most desolate regions….
Sixteen things to do in Cape Town
Cape Town, renowned for its breathtaking setting, stands among the world’s most stunningly situated cities, sharing the spotlight with destinations like Rio de Janeiro,…
The splendid Tarangire
Tarangire National Park, about 90 kilometers southwest of Arusha in Tanzania is home to the impressive baobab tree as well as an amazing variety…
The majestic Masai Mara
The Masai Mara is a national reserve in Kenya, about a 4-5 hour drive southwest of Nairobi, and encompasses a hilly region (that continues…
The splendor of Lake Nakuru
A few hours drive northwest of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, the Lake Nakuru national reserve is a gem. The lake is home to a huge…
Serengeti magic
The expansive plains of the Serengeti, dotted with herds of roaming impalas, topis, elephants, giraffes, gazelles, wildebeest and zebras, and the brilliant blue sky…
