When we moved to Nairobi, Kenya in late August, one of the places I was sure we would be visiting sooner than later was the Masai Mara National Reserve. Having tried and failed, a few years ago, to see the Wildebeest migration and Mara River crossing in the Serengeti, I […]
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50 Life-Changing Alternatives to Social Media
Lately, I have found myself considering options to replace social media. There are several reasons that have led me to this point but the one that takes the cake is the overwhelming sense of fear and anxiety I am beginning to feel whenever I log on to social media applications. […]
Read More24 Hours in Cairo – What to See & Do
For my last weekend in Cairo, I decided to take an organized tour of the city. I reached out to a guide who came highly recommended by a friend of mine. Within a few minutes of speaking over the phone, we had arranged an itinerary for the day. So if […]
Read MoreUnder the Sea: My First Ever Dive in Sharm el Sheikh
Scuba diving has been on my living list for quite a while. I never thought I’d cross it off soon and definitely did not think I’d do so in Egypt. But when Mark and I found ourselves in Sharm el Sheikh, a coastal city along the Red Sea, we knew […]
Read MoreGoing on Safari in West Africa: A Visit to Pendjari National Park
When you think about African safaris, does West Africa come to mind? Up until about three years ago, Yankari Game Reserve in northern Nigeria was the closest thing to a safari that I knew of in the area. Then I found out about Pendjari National Park and Mole National Park […]
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