Category Archives: Africa

Tanzanian Safari: Tarangire

We’re going on an elephant hunt! The next two days we’re on safari in Tarangire which is known for great elephant viewing. We’re sure not be disappointed like we were on our elephant hunt in India. We have two days, … Continue reading

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Tanzanian Safari: Arrival in Arusha

Today is our first day in Tanzania. Arriving in Dar Es Salaam from London, we are catching a puddle jumper to Arusha, a typical starting point for Safari. We’re staying outside of town at Moivaro Coffee Lodge at the foot … Continue reading

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The Atlas Mountains

Before I get started recapping our trek in the mountains, I’ll allow myself a bit of a tangent. While we’ve definitely become more travel savvy over the last few years, we still make mistakes…feel we should share the good with … Continue reading

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Marrakech: Northern Medina

Upon arriving in Marrakech, we took a taxi from our Villa Guest in Targa to the central district and Jemma el Fna (the big square). Along the way, all things were that 90’s peachy/pinky color (you know…the one that went … Continue reading

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Food Poisoning. Ick.

I’ve come down with a bout of food poisoning. Ick. I think I’m well on the way to recovery now, but Thursday and Friday were not fun. I worked from home yesterday for fear that I had the flu, but … Continue reading

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Moroccan Homebase

Upon arriving in Marrakech early Friday morning, we took an airport taxi to the Riad we had booked for our stay. Located in Targa (the newly developed wealthy district), along the way we drove by rundown factories, crumbling stucco walls, … Continue reading

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Sunshine and Palm Trees in Marrakech

We’re back from our tropical respite in Marrakech, Morocco (aka Marakesh). We wandered the cramped alley ways of the Medina’s souks and stalls, sat amongst groves of olive trees with picnicing locals, watched school children play football (soccer) along the … Continue reading

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