Deployed to Djibouti in mid-2004, I faced five months of searing heat, tough challenges, and unexpected opportunities. From standing up for my principles to meeting Robin Williams and connecting with local communities, this Marine Corps journey became a defining chapter of growth and resilience.
Read MoreMarrakesh, Morocco is a city with a number of exciting highlights, including the Medina, Jemaa el-Fna, Jardin Majorelle, the Koutoubia Mosque, a few palaces, and some delicious Moroccan Foods. Additionally, there are some amazing day-trips that you can’t miss if you’re headed here - such as Ouzoud Waterfall and Atlas Mountains.
Read MoreFeed your wanderlust and explore the prettiest colorful neighborhoods around the world. From Europe to Africa to New Zealand, this is the ultimate list of pretty houses to put on your bucket list. The last one is a secret gem that isn’t included on other lists!
Read MoreIf you’re visiting Cape Town, South Africa, you won’t be able to miss a massive selection of delicious food offerings just about everywhere you go. However, if you want to make sure you find the best locations - you’ll want to make sure you check out these 11 places. These are the best places to eat in the Cape Town area.
Read MoreDiscover the real-life locations that were the inspiration for all of the country pavilions at Epcot World Showcase. You’ll learn a little history and background of each of the Countries in EPCOT - especially the landmarks - and appreciate how alike the replicas are.
Read MoreCape Town is an amazing place, but when you visit you absolutely need to check out the Garden Route. It really does expand your vision of what South Africa truly is like - with so much amazing beauty in its land, its animals, and its forests. This guide will help you locate the very best places to check out during your Garden Route adventure!
Read MoreAre you trying to figure out how to experience Cape Town on a budget? This article explains how we were able to enjoy Cape Town for under $50 per day per person. It might be a budget breakdown, but we’ve also packed it full of tips and tricks - everything you need to know before heading out to Cape Town!
Read MoreCape Town’s most famous locations are known as “The Big 6” and are the first 6 that we mention on this list, but there are also so many other things in and around Cape Town that are worth checking out as well! Apart from the best things to do around Cape Town, you may also want to check out. . .
Read MoreIt was easier to determine what “The Most Dangerous Places in the World for Travel” were twenty years ago, before “global terrorism”. With headlines like “Missing British backpacker found dead in Guatemala”, “Canadian found dead in Burkina Faso after kidnapping”, and “Fifteen men charged over beheadings of female hikers in Morocco”, the world seems like a completely different place today.
Read MoreReflecting on 365 days of continuous travel, having visited 17 different countries on 4 different continents, doing most of it while pregnant, and having a baby in a foreign country. Cheers to another year of adventure!
Read MoreWhy should you visit Cape Town? To be honest, I didn’t really have any expectations before arriving in Cape Town and didn’t know what to expect. South Africa just seemed so far away and until starting this travel forever journey, it hadn’t even crossed my mind that I would ever be able to visit it. But from the first moment of arriving in the “Mother City” it has been simply incredible. If Cape Town isn’t on your bucket list…
Read MoreThe best places to visit in Cairo, Egypt. Must see places in Cairo, Egypt. Can’t miss places in Cairo, Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Giza. The Great Pyramid of Egypt. The pyramids of Giza. The Sphinx of Giza. The Egyptian Museum. Memphis & Shakkara. Pharaonic Village. Fayoum Oasis - Wadi El-Rayan. Madinaty City or New Cairo City. Al Mokattam Mountain Coptic Cave Churches. The Hanging Church, the Cavern Church & the Ben Erza Synagogue. The Coptic Orthodox Cathedral. The Salah Al. Din Citadel & Alabaster Mosque. The Mosques of Al-Rifa’i and Sultan Hassan.
Read MoreThe best Safaris from Cape Town. List of 11 different Game Reserves in the Western Cape with photos. Best safari near Cape Town? Check out our other article to learn what to expect at all of the game lodges near Cape Town. See the Big 5: Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Cheetah, Lion as well as many other animals such as Giraffe, Hippo, Wildebeest, Zebra, Kudu, Springbok, Ostrich and more! A gallery of our favorite photos from the safaris we went on near Cape Town, South Africa!
Read MoreEgypt is so much bigger than you might expect. Visiting Cairo, Luxor, the Nile River, Aswan, and Abu Simbel is not an easy task - let along throwing in Alexandria, the Red Sea, the Oases, or the Sinai. This adjustable itinerary allows you to pick and choose or to do it all.
Read MoreWhat is Egypt like? An Egyptian Adventure & Learning Experience. What to do in Egypt. Egyptian culture. Religion in Egypt. Is Egypt safe to visit? Is Egypt cheap? Egypt on a budget.
Read More14 Travel tips for first-time visitors to Egypt. Learn what to expect and what to do in Egypt. Visit Cairo confidently on a trip to Egypt.
Read MoreThere are many different excursions and day trips from Marrakech. If you're staying in the city, after a few days you'll be ready to venture out and see the beautiful landscapes, Ouzoud falls, and the Atlas Mountains just outside of Marrakech.
The tours meet at Jemma El-Fnaa around…
Read MoreWhat to expect from a day trip to Ourika Valley near Marrakech, Morocco. Walk-through of Ourika Valley day trip in Marrakech. Amazing day trip from Marrakech. When you're ready to leave the hustle and bustle of the medina in Marrakech, taking a day trip to Ourika Valley is a great way to see the beauty of Morocco.
Read MoreLearn how to save money on food in Marrakech, Morocco. Eating in Marrakech can be done on a budget. Also learn what type of food to try in Marrakech.
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