We love Burkina Faso, a wonderful west African nation. Perhaps it is the friendly vibe of the people who have a true zest for life, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay (and Christmas celebrations) at Banfora’s Cascades de Karfiguela, resulting in a late night danceathon with the village kids. Other highlights included the Domes de…Continue reading Burkina Faso
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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
Pakistan – Islamabad to North-West Frontier Province
Lonely Planet’s introduction of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) describes it as “stretching for 700 km along the border of Afghanistan, astride the Khyber Pass and other historical gateways that led to India from Persia and Central Asia, and embracing some of Asia’s most impenetrable mountains and intractable peoples…a large part of NWFP’s attraction lies…Continue reading Pakistan – Islamabad to North-West Frontier Province
China – Xi’an
The historical importance of Xi’an cannot be understated. The starting point for the ancient Silk Road that extended from Asia to Europe, Xi’an played an enormous role in the cultural exchange between East and West. Having served as one of China’s seven ancient capitals, Xi’an was the capital city under 12 Dynasties spanning more than…Continue reading China – Xi’an