I really did not even know such a place existed in Ethiopia. It was hard for me to realize how little I actually knew about Ethiopia prior to actually visiting there. Well basically nothing other than those news stories about the droughts and famines decades ago. So when I heard about the Simiens I really did not know what to expect. Nicknamed … [Read more...]
Traveling to Ethiopia during the State of Emergency
I’ve been getting a lot of questions related to the State of Emergency and travel to Ethiopia. What’s it like? Is it safe? What’s tourism like? Now for many of you whether you know or not there has been a state of Emergency in Ethiopia for the last few months. In October of this year (2016) Ethiopia declared a state of emergency following … [Read more...]
Tips for visiting the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
Tips for being prepared for your trek through the Simien Mountains. Really a lot of these tips were garnered from the experience of doing it with little or no preparation. Sure it was possible, but honestly there were moments were I regretted being there because of the lack of preparation. Perhaps you can learn from some of my experience, … [Read more...]
11 of the Most Incredible Places to Visit in Normandy France
With its beautiful country-side, rugged, coast, and storied history, Normandy is one of the best places to visit in France. Most people know it as the place of D-Day the landmark invasion during World War 2 that was a turning point in the war. However, while there is a lot to see (and should be seen) in relation to that, there is actually quite a … [Read more...]
Guide to the Best Dry Bags
Are you looking for a dry bag for your next trip? Then you have come to the right place. We will be investigating and analyzing various dry bags and criteria to help you find your best dry bag. We used similar means when we found our favorites as well. When should you have a dry bag? I tend to have at least one on nearly every trip! Especially a … [Read more...]
How to Fix WordPress Reporting Wrong PHP Version
I was recently installing plugins into one of my non-primary blogs on another host and saw this message. What the heck? How is it possible that my version of php could be “THAT OLD”? Well, after checking in the cpanel for the host as well as checking on my directories on my server. The version was actually much newer than the version being … [Read more...]
Must See Places to Visit in Oman
When people imagine Oman they really don’t know what to think. It is one of the least known corners of the gulf and yet one of the most rich in culture and history. Oman is stunning….truly and probably what you imagine Arabia to be like if you imagine Arabia of yore. From secluded beaches to towering mountains and endless sand dunes, Oman has it … [Read more...]
The Trials of Tourism in Saudi Arabia
It was early in Medina airport as I wandered among the arrivals halls. I barely slept on my 2am flight from Dammam, and slept even less following my 4am layover in Riyadh. But heck, I’m just glad I finally made it out here. Now if I could only figure out whom I was meeting. Travel in Saudi Arabia is a bit well…undeveloped. Solo … [Read more...]
That day in Istanbul
It was Saturday. The weather was chilly and cloudy, an early spring morning in Istanbul. I stood on the corner, munching on bread, trying to figure out where I wanted to explore this day. Just your average Saturday morning that you often have while traveling and wandering. It wasn’t even noteworthy to photograph; places I had been so many times … [Read more...]
Can you save with a Japan Rail Pass?
I get this question a lot from readers. Is the Japan Rail pass a good value? I mean it’s expensive and honestly, I really don’t want to spend so much on a train if I can save in other ways. Travel in Japan is expensive, it’s just a fact of the situation there. Yes, there are opportunities to use slower trains between some of the destinations but … [Read more...]
6 Tips to growing your Instagram following
Everyone seems to be trying to grow their Instagram following. And why not, there are hundreds of millions of people on Instagram and it’s growing daily. There are people who make their entire living based off their Instagram success. You may not want to be a professional Instagrammer but you can definitely see the value of a good following for … [Read more...]
Neist Point Lighthouse – Isle of Skye
One of the most famous stops in the Isle of Skye and one of the most famous lighthouses in the United Kingdom, the Neist Point Lighthouse is worth the trip if you find yourself in the Isle of Skye. Located at the extreme western end of the the Isle of Skye, in an area called Durinish close to Glendale. The beautiful, rocky, windswept coast is one … [Read more...]
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