A helpful guide about what to wear on your next trip to Africa. This is a general overview on local dress and gear you may want to pack on your next adventure. The countries traveled are Egypt, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa.
Ethiopia: Five Places to Explore
Many people have asked me: why would you go to Ethiopia? Well let me tell you Ethiopia is a captivating country filled with history, adventure, and beautiful people. My hope is this post will inspire you to visit this gorgeous country and experience your own adventures. Ethiopia is known as the cradle of Humanity, and…
What to Wear in the Middle East: From Jordan to Egypt
Heading to the Middle East anytime soon? Not sure what to wear? I had the same issues when prepping for our magical trip to Jordan and Egypt. Here are some tips I figured out along the way of what to wear and what not to wear. Dressing Modestly is for Respect and Comfort The Middle…
Exploring Jordan: A Magical Country that is More than Petra
Jordan stole our hearts. My husband and I were fortunate enough to explore Jordan for nine days and we fell in love with the culture, the people, the landscapes, and its history. And the food, oh my! We did not join a tour, but instead were more adventurous and traveled around the country by private…
Exploring Haunted Doll Island Mexico aka Isla de las Muñecas
Chucky has haunted my sister her whole life. She is absolutely terrified of dolls, both creepy and benign. I have never really been afraid of them, and I have seen my fair share of creepy dolls. In 2012 I began excavating really decrepit dolls for archaeology, and kind of had a fascination with them ever…
Is Food Safe in Mexico? Five Tips on Not Getting Sick
Nothing says welcome to Mexico like a bad batch of food you will pay for later. We have been exploring through Mexico many times now, and have been fortunate enough not to get sick *knock on wood*. Growing up in South America I picked up a trick or two on what to look for when…
How to Explore Paris on a Budget
Picture this: A romantic stroll winding through antique stores under an umbrella that is cozy enough for two. That was our experience in Paris. Well, sort of. At one point my husband took off ahead of me and I ended up getting swept away along with my umbrella by a hoard of people swarming out of a…
Cenotes in the Yucatan: Discovering the Hidden Waters instead of Mexico’s Beaches
Ever wanted to feel like a gigantic water creature is going to come out of the blackness of the deepest, darkest underwater cavern and devour you? If this is something that interests you, keep reading, and I shall share how to discover cenotes while visiting Mexico. Cenotes are sinkholes found in certain areas of the Yucatan. Some…
Which Mayan Ruins to Visit? Exploring the Yucatan, Mexico Pyramids
My husband and I have an obsession with pyramids and history. We are kind of nerdy. So we decided to go on an epic adventure. We rented a car in the Yucatan peninsula and set off to visit close to 20 Mayan ruins. If you ask us which one was our favorite…well they each have…
Driving in Mexico and How to Rent a Car in Cancun.
Yes, I know we are weird. Instead of spending our days on beaches, we would rather be climbing pyramids deep in the jungle and exploring cenotes (deep underground water caves). However, if you are wanting to explore the entire Yucatan peninsula or just drive around Cancun renting a car can give you that freedom. Many…