alibela, a small town in northern Ethiopia, is one of the holiest and most respected towns in the country. When I traveled to Ethiopia I wasn't sure I was going to be able to visit - the flights available online were expensive and the bus system could take two days to get there from Addis Ababa. But while I was walking around Addis Ababa one day, I saw the Ethiopian … [Read more...] about Visiting the Rock Churches of Lalibela
Africa
Kenya Helicopter Safari
Kenya Helicopter Safari from Martin Harvey "A ten day helicopter photo safari in Kenya with Tropic Air. Starting in Nairobi and flying north to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Mt.Kenya, Lake Bogoria, the Pokot Tribe, Magado Crater, Painted Valley, Lake Logipi and ending at Lake Turkana.This is one of the world's ultimate travel experiences. If you are looking for something … [Read more...] about Kenya Helicopter Safari
13 Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Durban
Durban is one of South Africa's most vibrant cities. It has a great Africa feel to it, especially in the downtown area, and it is very colorful. The city is steeped in history, and the architecture reflects this, from Georgian and Art Deco to Palladian and the less interesting 1970s styles. The mix of cultures is also reflected in the city, and the large Indian … [Read more...] about 13 Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Durban
5 Top Wine Regions of the World
f there's a better way to spend a day of travel than touring wineries, I'd like to hear about it. I've always been fond of drinking wine, but it wasn't until my trip around the world in 2008 that I had the chance to visit two of the world's top wine regions, Stellenbosch and Bordeaux. Both experiences were incredibly fun. It's hard to go wrong with an activity that … [Read more...] about 5 Top Wine Regions of the World
Gambia: The Smiling Coast of Africa
The smiling coast of Africa from Elias Brugs … [Read more...] about Gambia: The Smiling Coast of Africa
