Tunisia. What an amazing country! We spent 2 weeks doing a whirlwind trip around this petite North African nation and had an absolute blast. After arriving and exploring Tunis, we visited Dougga, an ancient Roman city which is a UNESCO world heritage site and deservedly so. Next up was the Bardo Museum, one of North…Continue reading Tunisia – Tunis, Dougga, Bardo Museum, Sidi Bou Said, Tozeur & the Sahara, Matmata, Chenini, Tataouine, Sfax, El Jem, Sousse, Mahdia, Monastir & Kairouan
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Ethiopia – Danakil Depression, Tigrai & Omo Valley
Well, we couldn’t stay away from Ethiopia! This incredibly diverse country fascinated us on our first trip here, and we have longed for a repeat visit ever since. Intrigued by other travelers’ ravings about the Danakil Depression (reputedly one of the remotest, most inhospitable, dry and barren regions on earth, with the added distinction of…Continue reading Ethiopia – Danakil Depression, Tigrai & Omo Valley
Djibouti
Djibouti is not a country that springs to mind when contemplating where to spend a vacation. However, ever since we heard that juvenile whale sharks congregate and are all but guaranteed to be seen in the Gulf of Tadjoura from the months of November to February, we just knew that we simply had to go.…Continue reading Djibouti
Trans Africa Summary
Our Trans Africa trip took a southbound route on the western side from Morocco to South Africa and then up the eastern side to Egypt. It took 40 weeks and we visited 30 countries along the way. Trans Africa Route: Nov 2010 – Aug 2011 1 December ’10: North Africa continues to impress. After spending…Continue reading Trans Africa Summary
Egypt
Egypt was country number 28 on our Trans Africa trip, and what an amazing place to end our epic journey. Egypt is one of the world’s great civilizations, and it is mind boggling to contemplate that the phenomenal ruins still visible today are a mere fraction of what was on display in Egypt during its…Continue reading Egypt