Africa

There’s nowhere like it on the planet for wildlife, wild lands and rich traditions that endure. Prepare to fall in love.

Egypt to Argentina Is A Long Way

Egypt to Argentina Is A Long Way

From ancient temples to tropical seas, this post captures our journey across Egypt—from the mysteries of the pharaohs to the golden beaches of the Red Sea—and onward to the far side of the world in South America. Arrival in Luxor In my last update we had just spent our first evening in Luxor. As it...

Egyptian Euphoria

Egyptian Euphoria

After weeks of color, chaos, and curry in India, we were ready for a new adventure—and Egypt did not disappoint. From the moment we landed in Cairo, we were stepping back in time to a world of kings, temples, and the timeless flow of the Nile. Arrival in Cairo We arrived in Cairo on January 17th after a...

Morocco… Over and Out

After weeks of adventure across Africa, Morocco greeted us with a completely different rhythm — a mix of colour, chaos, and calm that carried us through three unforgettable weeks. First Impressions and Final Meals Our three weeks in Morocco have come to an end, and as I write this, we’re now in London...

Morocco… Medinas and Tajine

I’m writing this from a bus winding its way from Chefchaouen to Fez—a series of endless switchbacks down the mountain. My stomach is hanging on, though the girl who just sat down on the floor beside me wasn’t so lucky… let’s just say this ride isn’t for the faint of heart. Casablanca – A Quick Stop We...

Another Desert Safari… This Time with a Good Camel Ride

When I last wrote, we had just returned to Fez after three days in Chefchaouen. Since then, we’ve been busy—and often without much internet access. A Doctor in Fez First order of business in Fez: finding a doctor for my ongoing digestive issues. I’d researched clinics in the Nouvelle Ville area, but...

Out of Africa… East Africa, That Is

Our month in East Africa is drawing to a close—along with our very first month away from Canada. It has been an incredible start to our adventure, but I think I can honestly say I’m ready for a change of scenery. Right now, we’re in a suburb of Nairobi, Kenya, preparing to fly to Morocco. Since the...