For two weeks, I was a citizen scientist in Kenya with Biosphere Expeditions. Being a citizen scientist is not for everyone. It is not a wildlife safari. But the experience will change you and likely become remembered as an adventure of a lifetime.
Africa
Where will your dreams take you?
Death of a wildebeest: Great Migration crocodile attack
The Great Migration is considered the world’s largest migration of wildlife with over 2 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelles moving from Tanzania to Kenya each year. Nearly 250,000 wildebeest die during the migration, many to drowning and crocodile attack.
Visiting a Maasai village in Kenya – What to expect
A visit to a Maasai Village in Kenya offers a unique insight into the Maasai culture and way of life, as well as providing fantastic photo opportunities. But you need to know what to expect and what the Maasai will expect of you.
Sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara in Kenya
A hot air balloon safari taking you high over the plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya is a bucket list adventure. You will see animals and the landscape at sunrise in a way you never would otherwise.
Packing for a safari: What not to forget on a safari packing list
Putting together a packing list for a safari in Africa starts months in advance. Here are a few expert tips to help you begin packing for a safari in Africa.
Why I Love Kenya – For 43 years I dreamed of returning
I fell in love with Kenya in 1978. It took me until 2021 to return. Despite the years between visits, it didn’t take long for me to remember why I love Kenya so much. Kenya still had much to teach me and so much love to give after all these years.
The best hotels in Morocco – our favorite places to stay
From exotic villas to ecolodges to family-owned boutique hotels, make sure your stay in Morocco will be nothing short of amazing. From our experience, these are the best hotels in Morocco.
Kasbah du Toubkal hotel, a perfect Atlas Mountains sanctuary
In the hills above Imlil, Morocco, where there once were kasbah ruins, you find a grand mountain retreat called Kasbah du Toubkal hotel — a glorious historic hotel on a hilltop where you WILL want to stay on your next Morocco visit.
Best Morocco photos – Our favorite Morocco Instagram photos
Morocco is a country that fills your senses to overflowing. Morocco is a country that will get inside your soul. It is both exotic and gritty and that, in part, is the attraction. The best of our Morocco Instagram photos will help inspire your next visit, or fondly remember your last.
Bab el Oued Ecolodge: Draa Valley eco retreat in Tamnougalt village
Bab el Oued Ecolodge in Tamnougalt village, Morocco, offers a garden retreat with winding paths, a pool, separate cottages and excellent dinners. It is a lush world filled with plants and seductive scents from jasmine and roses. Read our review of our stay at Bab el Oued Ecolodge here.
The best things to do in Asilah, Morocco
Asilah, Morocco is an oft-neglected coastal city that offers a quieter, less frenetic medina, plus a beach, fishing port, street art, and great sunsets too. Here are all the very best things to do in Asilah.
The best luxury hotel in Fes Morocco: Riad Laaroussa
When you intend to spend time in the sensory-intense souk markets and medina of Fes Morocco, having a quiet, restful, clean escape is a must. Do not hesitate to select the Riad Laaroussa, the best luxury hotel in Fes.
Dar Manara: Asilah Morocco riad in the medina
Our hotel review of Dar Manara, a cozy riad, located in the heart of the medina in Asilah, Morocco. Asilah is small, artsy town that offers a restful medina where you won’t get lost.
How to get from Spain to Tangier Morocco
The trip from Madrid Spain to Tangier Morocco is not difficult and not that expensive, using the Spanish train system called Renfe and the ferry company called FRS. And you get to pass across the Strait of Gibraltar, the narrow body of water that is the only entrance to the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic.
The Repose riad, one of the best riads in Rabat, Morocco
The Repose in the Salé medina area, one of the best riads in Rabat, Morocco, blends Moroccan tradition with subtle nods to modern Western comforts with the result being a centrally located hotel with never-ending hospitality. Review updated January 6, 2020.
Is Morocco safe? Insider’s guide to traveling safely in Morocco
Is Morocco safe to travel in? Many people wonder. We talked with Open Doors Morocco to get traveling tips on travel safety in Morocco. Morocco is an African country with French roots, a conservative culture and Muslim religion, and it intrigues travelers with its culture and landscape certainly, but travelers still wonder about safety. We can tell you that Morocco is very safe if you travel smart. The cover photo won a Silver Medal from the North American Travel Journalists Association for travel photography.
Travel to Ethiopia for an Orthodox Christmas experience
Cheryl K. traveled to Ethiopia to see how Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Christmas, called Genna, “Timkat,” the baptism of Jesus. She discovered bull jumping, stone churches, baboons and Ethiopian culture.
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