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Morocco: Through the Eyes of a Local
Nancy Wang visited Morocco with her native boyfrie
Cartagena, Colombia in 2026: A Caribbean Colonial Destination Guide
Cartagena remains one of South America's most enchanting destinations with colonial architecture, Caribbean coast vibes, and a pace of life that challenges modern travelers to slow down.
Kauai: The Garden Isle — 2/2
Kaua’i has a taste of every flavor of the Hawaiian
Kauai in 2026: Hawaii's Garden Isle - Complete Travel Guide
Kauai remains Hawaii's quietest island, offering dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and outdoor experiences far from the crowds of Oahu and Maui.
Egypt's Nile Valley in 2026: Luxor to Aswan Travel Guide
The Nile Valley between Luxor and Aswan offers access to Egypt's greatest archaeological sites alongside rural villages and agricultural landscapes shaped by the river.
At Home in Lamu: Island Life in Kenya's Archipelago Then and Now
A 2000 account of Lamu's remote islands meets 2026 travel realities. Learn how Kizingitini has transformed and what to expect visiting today.
Lamu Island, Kenya: Living the Swahili Coast in 2026
A reflective narrative from a 2000 stay on Lamu Island, Kenya's most atmospheric coast, combined with 2026 travel logistics, costs, and cultural context for visiting this UNESCO-protected archipelago.
At Home in Lamu (6 of 7)
Lamu was a haven for expats. Some had houses in town or in Shella but just spent a few months a year there. The few who lived full-time in Lamu formed a tight group and probably would never have gotten along back home. First there was Carmen.
Lamu Island, Kenya: Magic and Tourism in 2026
Lamu Island's distinctive magic persists despite tourism growth. A 2000 narrative paired with 2026 travel essentials for Kenya's most atmospheric destination.
Travels without a Plan #2
Bay of Islands and Rotorua I can’t believe that it has only been around 10 days of travelling, I seem to have been on the move for some time, but it’s all fun and its great meeting so many people all doing the same thing. Anyhow, what have I been up to?? Well after Auckland,
Travels Without a Plan #1
Ki Ora from New Zealand Firstly, if anyone ever suggests that it would be a good idea to fly to Auckland directly from London, do them a favour and shoot them first, especially if any of that journey involves using British Airways, what a terrible airline. Qantas, however, is great. Really new, and very helpful
When Adventure Turns Into Misadventure (2/2)
The early trekking part of our trip was not the pure Himalayan adventure we had anticipated but became largely an urban/rural cultural excursion, which in its own right was quite fascinating and certainly wildly different and unfamiliar to us First World types. Were we disappointed because our trip had changed character? A little, yes –
When Adventure Turns Into Misadventure (1/2)
Weather forces a change of plan in a trekking and
Trip to the Tropicana – Havana, Cuba
A visit to the famous Club Tropicana is a must for
The Train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta (2/2)
Thirty minutes passed before the horn sounded and the usual fight to be first on ensued. A short while later we pulled into the large station at Cirebon, which was a classic old Dutch colonial building with wrought iron gates, stained glass windows and a large overall roof. After the usual hoard of sellers, beggars
Buses and Fun, Fun, Fun (1 of 2)
A 48 hour journey from Beruit to Istanbul using lo
Syria in 2026: Palmyra, Damascus, and the Levant's Ancient Heart
Explore Syria's ancient sites through a 2000 narrative, updated with 2026 travel realities and modern accessibility information.
Assad’s Syria (1 of 2)
One week turns into three in this Middle East gem.
Tim and Mari’s World Tour #19
Kampuchea Comedy When travelling in South-East Asia, it is easy to get overwhelmed. The transportation, language, food, and climate are often so different that it is often challenging to remain fresh and eager. Add to this five months of travel, long daily journeys and a sales system based around badgering the consumer, and one can
Tim and Mari’s World Tour #18
Republic of Lao When we got to the Laos border, we thought it was odd that there was three km of "no man’s land" between where we exited China, and where we entered Laos. It was weird, and we had to take a small truck between the two (so we wouldn’t be tempted to enter
Tim and Mari’s World Tour #17
China When we crossed into China, we were in for a quick shock. It had been fairly straightforward to get around most of South-East Asia, and most stores had signs written in English or French. In China, all the signs were in characters. It was weird at first, but we learned a dozen words, pointed,
Tim and Mari’s World Tour #16
Vietnam When we first arrived in Viet Nam, the first thing we noticed was that the roads were substantially better. After the back of pickups in Cambodia, it was nice to be in a mini-bus. Even if the roads were still crooked, at least they were paved. We started in the South in the city
Tim and Mari’s World Tour #15
Kingdom of Cambodia Very, very early on Thursday the 2nd, Mari and I were sitting patiently on the sidewalk in Bangkok. We learned later that the time we had been given was the time at which point the driver started getting out of bed. 1½ hours later he showed up to pick us up, and
Tim and Mari’s World Tour #14
Thailand Feb 20 – March 2 On a fine, yet early Sunday morning, we awoke in Malaysia. It was pitch black and Mari and I were about to embark on a 12 hour journey by Mini-Van. We decided that in the early hours, we needed food. We strolled through town, and our hearts sank as