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Tag: Africa

40 for 40: Day 17 – Luxor to Hurghada

We got off of the Go Bus in “downtown” Hurghada, did a rough negotiation for a cab (first guy wanted 100 LE each, we found a guy for 30 LE total), and now we’re at an all-inclusive resort in Egypt.

I know, not what you would expect.

Africa, Egypt, Kirk and Daina

40 for 40: Day 7 – Elephantine Island, Egypt

If you’re obviously not from here, you have a good chance of getting offered something, from a felucca to a horse ride to, today, hashish (which got an immediate no in the shortest of terms).

Africa, Egypt, Kirk and Daina, Nile, UNESCO

Morocco to Madrd: Wrap Up & Highlights

On our last night in Madrid, while we were enjoying some amazing Iberian ham, I mentioned something to Daina that … More

Africa, England, Europe, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, Spain, UNESCO, Wrap Up

Morocco to Madrid 16: Tangier to Malaga

TRANSIT DAY!!! And holey moley it was an exhausting one! Once we get to Madrid, we’ve got an apartment, with … More

Africa, By Sea, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, Spain

Morocco to Madrid 15: Tangier

With Europe being visible across the Strait of Gibraltar, it’s not at all. Surprising that Tangier feels a little bit European … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid

Morocco to Madrid 14: Asilah

LAST ROAD TRIP!!! Hamza the Hyundai was going back to Marrakesh this afternoon, so we figured we’d squeeze more stop … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, Rent-A-Car

Morocco to Madrid 13: Chefchaouen

There are probably a billion words to describe Chefchaouen, but the one I keep coming back to is “pretty.” This … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid

Morocco to Madrid 12: Moulay Idriss and Volubilis

ROAD TRIP!!! Hamza the Hyundai was right where we left him this morning, as our first experience with prepaying for … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, Roman Ruins, UNESCO

Morocco to Madrid 11: Meknes

So, before getting to our next city, I feel I can sum up our old city in a pretty simple … More

Africa, Imperial Cities, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, UNESCO

Morocco to Madrid 10: Fes

So Fes continues to overwhelm, though in a different way than yesterday. We decided to go with an official guide … More

Africa, Imperial Cities, Kirk and Daina, medina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, UNESCO

Morocco to Madrid 9: Erg Chebbi to Fes

ROAD TRIP!!! Today was the longest day on the road, with about seven hours of driving from the desert to … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, Rent-A-Car

Morocco to Madrid 8.1: Erg Chebbi Sunset

So I started writing this entry a bit before we left for the trip, and I’m leaving the unedited version … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid

Morocco to Madrid 8: Erg Chebbi Sunrise

So I’m trying to write this while my brain is somewhat fresh.  We’ve been up since four this morning, after … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid

Morocco to Madrid 7: Todra Gorge

So I’m currently writing this entry next to a pool, in the middle of a desert, next to the biggest … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, Rent-A-Car

Morocco to Madrid 6: Ouarzazate, Skoura and the Dades Gorge

ROAD TRIP!!! I just like saying that. To say today was car-intensive would be a massive understatement.  In fact, without … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, Rent-A-Car, UNESCO

Morocco to Madrid 5: Marrakesh to Ouarzazate with Ait Ben Haddou

ROAD TRIP!!! So long-time readers may have noticed that, when we’re moving from one place to another, I usually dub … More

Africa, Kirk and Daina, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, Rent-A-Car, UNESCO

Morocco to Madrid 4: Marrakesh, Museum and Majorelle

So apparently everything in Marrakesh is closed except for the tannery. It’s a pretty common scam in a few countries … More

Africa, Imperial Cities, Kirk and Daina, Marrakesh, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid

Morocco to Madrid 3: Marrakesh Medina

Currently sipping a beer at a relatively hidden restaurant called Le Jardin after what has been one heck of a … More

Africa, Imperial Cities, Kirk and Daina, Marrakesh, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, UNESCO

Morocco to Madrid 2: Casablanca to Marrakesh

Crashed HARD last night after what was just about 36 hours with no sleep.  Well worth it for the wake … More

Africa, Imperial Cities, Kirk and Daina, Marrakesh, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid, UNESCO

Morocco to Madrid 1: Casablanca

So, necessary correction from my last post.  It wasn’t “Premium Economy”, it was just “Rouge Premium”, so yes, it was … More

Africa, Crazy Taxi, Morocco, Morocco to Madrid

Retro – Tunisa: Monastir, Sousse and Port El-Kantaoui

Last day!  Time to hit the beaches! In ten degree weather. With high winds. So, time to hit the beach … More

Africa, beach, Mediterranean, Tunisia, UNESCO

Retro – Tunisia: Kairouan & Sufetula

This was the crazy day where the Tunisia trip took the number one spot in the places I’ve been. But … More

Africa, Bitstrips, Tunisia, UNESCO

Retro – Tunisia: Dougga

For the first time in a few days, I’ll actually be returning to the same bed I slept in the … More

Africa, Roman Ruins, Tunisia, UNESCO

Retro – Tunisia: El Jem

Enlightening is the first word that comes to mind when I think about today.  It’s also the right one.  And … More

Africa, Roman Ruins, Tunisia, UNESCO

Retro – Tunisia: Matmata and Toujane

So today is the “Original Trilogy” day.  Matmata is the home to Hotel Sidi Driss, which was used as the … More

Africa, Star Wars, Tunisia

Retro – Tunisia: Tunis to Tataouine to Gabes

This is a meaty post. If you’re a sci-fi fan, you know all about Tataouine.   Or, as it is more … More

Africa, Star Wars, Tunisia

Retro – Tunisia: Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

Woke up earlier than I wanted to today but managed to find the bus station early so I could buy … More

Africa, Mediterranean, Roman Ruins, Tunisia, UNESCO

Retro – Tunisia: Tunis

My trip to Tunisia took place during March Break of 2009, WAY before the Arab Spring, when Ben Ali was … More

Africa, Mediterranean, Tunisia, UNESCO

Retro Bitstrips: Mount Roberts, Alaska and Sufetula, Tunisia

Yup, getting too in to Bitstrips.   Definitely need to take a break from it over the next little while, but … More

Africa, Alaska, Bitstrips, North America, Tunisia, United States

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