Tag: africa

Backpacking, Budget travel & ecotourism

TANZANIA: Exploring Magical Tarangire National Park

Bret and Mary

TANZANIA: Exploring Magical Tarangire National Park originally appeared on Green Global Travel. Exploring Tanzania’s MagicalTarangire National Park In Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park, it’s the Monkeys you have to watch out for. Sure, there’s a poisonous green Boomslang perfectly poised to strike in a tree by the restroom. There are massive piles of dung strewn about, suggesting that Elephants could stroll through at any minute. And the golden grass that surrounds the picnic area is tall enough that a hungry Lioness could jump out while…

tourism and holidays

A Digital Detox – Or What We Used to Call A Holiday

Abigail King

A Digital Detox to Madagascar So, this is it. I’m going on a digital detox as the cool kids are calling it these days. What this really means is that I’m going on what we old folk (who remember dial up and actually having to use a red phone booth) call a holiday. Back in the old days, before email, before mobile phones, before instagram, snapchat, viber and whatsapp, if you weren’t at the office and you weren’t at home…well, then, people couldn’t reach you. They didn’t expect you to work. It’s hard not to notice how all that …

Backpacking, Budget travel & ecotourism

9 Ways to Stay Safe (and Sane) in Morocco

NomadicMatt

Wandering around the Fez medina, I could feel the stares. “Where are you going? Want to go to the tanneries? I’ll take you. No money. Don’t worry!” the medina’s faux guides said as they chased me down the street. “No, I’m fine,” I’d reply, trying to dodge them at every turn. Turning down side streets, stopping to look at a map, or admiring a view caused them and any nearby vendor to pounce and badger me, inviting me into stores, restaurants, and attractions. There were moments when I would turn …

Culture & luxury travel

Experiencing voluntourism in Cape Town, South Africa @newkidzprojects @handsupholidays

@mrsoaroundworld

On my recent trip to which began with some days in the Winelands and Cape Town, I got to do something special: for 2 days, I got to help a local charity – New Kidz on the Block, a local organization that works to create awareness for South Africa’s 3 million orphaned, destitute and vulnerable children with their work, which includes makeovers to daycare centres in the outskirts of Cape Town. It was my first ‘voluntourism’ experience, so to say – and…

tourism and holidays

What you need to know before traveling to Morocco with kids

Traveling Canucks

In today’s guest post, we’re sharing the story of Amanda, an American expat living in Marrakech, Morocco with her husband and two boys. We have not visited Morocco (yet!), so we’re happy to have Amanda share her firsthand tips and tricks for safe and fun travel to Morocco with kids.  Travel to Morocco with Kids I know what you’re thinking, Morocco isn’t the first location that comes to mind when planning a family vacation. But today I’d like to share a few reasons why you should consider adding …

tourism and holidays

The Wildlife Safari in Kenya That Inspired Pride Rock

Abigail King

This post talks about a certain wildlife safari in Kenya. There’s a video at the end so if you’re a fan of moving pictures, hop straight down there to enjoy! Cheers – Abi Wildlife Safari in Kenya: The Lion King Effect Hakuna Matata. It’s a wonderful phrase. One I first heard, as many did, over twenty years ago through the songs and sounds of The Lion King. In the same way that I adopted E.T, so my younger brothers adopted Simba, the lead character in the Disney…