Since we were unable to drive on the rough piste from Tamanrasset to Djanet, Tanezrouft coordinated an early morning flight for us, with an arrival of around 2 am to Djanet. There, we quickly found that Djanet is the quintessential outdoorsmen’s paradise, complete with activities such as trekking, camping, dune boarding (for those so inclined),…Continue reading Algeria – Djanet
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Algeria – El Oued, Mzab Valley & Timimuon
This portion of our tour focused on the Grand Erg Oriental (El Oued, aptly nicknamed the city of 1000 domes) and the Grand Erg Occidental (to visit the UNESCO heritage M’Zab Valley, El Golea…the most popular source of bottled water in the country, and Timimoun, which is an unforgettable red hued oasis town). As we…Continue reading Algeria – El Oued, Mzab Valley & Timimuon
Algeria – Setif, Constantine, Djemila & Timgad
After exploring Algiers, it was time to head west towards Setif, a city famous for its somewhat risqué public fountain (Ain Fouara). Here we also enjoyed the city zoo and amusement park, as well as the super friendly service at La Grotte Restaurant (two thumbs up for most original décor). Next, it was time to…Continue reading Algeria – Setif, Constantine, Djemila & Timgad
Algeria – Algiers, Cherchell & Tipaza
We kicked off our trip to Algeria in Algiers, a dazzling white washed city that we quickly grew to love. This Mediterranean city’s vibe is just cool, and we thoroughly enjoyed admiring the gorgeous architecture, getting lost in the alleyways of the legendary Casbah, chatting with friendly locals who welcomed us to Algeria with open…Continue reading Algeria – Algiers, Cherchell & Tipaza
Tunisia
“JOIN THE ARMY, SEE THE WORLD”. Becky is the poster child for this army slogan! While a cadet at West Point, she was able to spend a few weeks during her summer break living with a host family in Tunisia. Its been over 20 years since the trip, but she recently rediscovered her Tunisian photo…Continue reading Tunisia