Leaving Africa is a relief
We arrived in Istanbul this morning after leaving our hotel in Nairobi at 2 a.m. It seems that every flight … Continue reading Leaving Africa is a relief
Category: Experiences
The Worst Airline in the World!
The photo above: Our friends in Kenya—Goerge, Jacqueline and their family. “No Problem.” I really began to hate those two … Continue reading The Worst Airline in the World!
Our Tanzania Self-drive Safari
Updated with lots of new photos We decided to do a self-drive safari of Tanzania after I read all the reviews and … Continue reading Our Tanzania Self-drive Safari
Should I Do a Self-drive Safari?
Our self-drive safari was an incredibly unique and rewarding experience, though a bit frightening at times and not without a … Continue reading Should I Do a Self-drive Safari?
Exploring Northern India: Delhi
Neither Sheri nor I have been to India. We heard so much about it that we felt it deserved more … Continue reading Exploring Northern India: Delhi
A Warning to Trekkers
Initially, I wasn’t going to write about our trekking experience in Nepal. I wasn’t happy about many aspects of our … Continue reading A Warning to Trekkers
First World Problems in the Third World
The writer explores the frustrations of travel in Asia, highlighting issues with accommodations, infrastructure, and hygiene standards. Despite the challenges, they value the immersive experience of understanding diverse cultures. They emphasize the importance of engaging with locals to gain a deeper appreciation for their own lives and the world at large. Continue reading First World Problems in the Third World
The Happiest Nation in the World?
One of the most picturesque locations in Bhutan is the Paro Taktsang monastery clinging on the side of a cliff … Continue reading The Happiest Nation in the World?
The Chinafication of Tibet
It seemed innocent enough—two monks talking and laughing with an Asian foreigner, asking questions in broken English about me and … Continue reading The Chinafication of Tibet
Riding the Rails Through Asia
The bunk was about a meter wide, and true to its name it was a hard sleeper with very little … Continue reading Riding the Rails Through Asia
Peripatetic Couple 