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Best Things to Do in Egypt at Christmas
December is a month that we all look forward to and eagerly, many of us have said that during this month the Christmas spirit is felt. Although scientifically it has not been possible to discover exactly what it is that we are referring to ... but I am sure that we have ever felt it. During this same period, we feel the desire to travel and know different places with many Egypt Travel Packages. Have you thought about traveling to Egypt during Christmas and spending a new year in a country with such a different culture? Surely you will have many doubts about what a country like Egypt is like during Christmas; we give you some information about these dates.
By Umar Abbasi6 years ago in Wander
Falling Through Morocco
Just for the record I never intended on hitching through Morocco. I met my so called travel mentor, Jose, at a hostel in Chefcheoune, the blue city of Morocco. Jose is a 44 year old ex veteran for the United States Army Sky Diving team. Up to the time I had met him, he had been travelling for 4 years, occasionally he would visit home for 2 months at a time and soon would get right back on the road. Over a few joints of pure moroccan hash he went into further detail about his extraordinary travel stories. As we continued smoking into the night I was in completely infatuated by Jose’s adventures, from hitchhiking through Central America, spending time with local indigenous families in Mexico and injuring himself severely whilst attempting to climb mount Everest. Each story was infinitely better than any other story I had heard before. All I could think was “fuck… I want to be in this guy's stories”.
By Marko Bozic6 years ago in Wander
On Language, All That
1) Swahili has increasingly grown on me. The fruit song is as catchy as the "jambo jambo." Sometimes it flows through me, and my pronunciation is noticeably different from that of my peers, being filtered through my Spanish-speaking tongue positions. Jo says you are so incredible! You learn so fast! She is always so encouraging. I have always wanted to learn a third language, and hence I have flirted with French ever since the fourth grade. But after all these years I have still not taken a formal course, and with nobody to practice with, hence je ne parlais pas (I did not speak in French). A few Swahili crash courses and I was up and running. Practicing a language is such a big part of learning. It unravels world views and the things one takes for granted.
By Silvana Martinez6 years ago in Wander
Johannesburg and the Little Case of Anxiety
I moved back to Gauteng about two years ago, but I never made it a mission to see old friends and acquaintances. I now live in Tshwane, and Joburg seems like a different beast right now. Listen, after two years in Cape Town, life inland does become a bit claustrophobic. I mean where is the ocean and mountains to hike inland? I'm joking, but life's way too fast here.
By Ayanda Mandlazi6 years ago in Wander
9 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Visit Africa. Top Story - October 2019.
Africa is one of the most misunderstood and underrated regions in the world. The continent that is often mistaken for a country. The number one place people think of when the word "poverty" is mentioned. The region of the world where people know more about its animals than the locals there. One might wonder "why on earth should I visit a country in Africa?" "I’ve watched the Lion King, I know what Africa is all about." "I don’t want to see poor people… I don’t think Africa is worth my money."
By Kareemah Ashiru6 years ago in Wander
Best 8 Places in Egypt
In this story, I will talk about tourism in Egypt and all that may pertain to the tourist during his tour in Egypt. Egypt is a first-class tourist destination for many tourists from all parts of the earth, where there are many tourist places, and scenic attractions that attract many Tourists, as Egypt contains one third of the monuments of the world, and therefore Egypt has a great place among the countries, and we will show you the most important and best places to visit if you decide to travel to Egypt.
By Julia Mark6 years ago in Wander
A Dream Realized (Part 3)
MASAI MARA This is what we have been waiting for; looked forward to most. Here is where we expect to see more animals than we have so far and we are not disappointed. This is what I expect to be the crown jewel of the trip. I never thought this would ever be possible and yet, here I am. We are about to embark on several days of game drives and other unexpected, treats. Our accommodations are at the Mara Safari Tent Camp, which sits right on an oxbow of the Mara River at the foot of the Aitong Hills and is just outside the boundary of the Masai Mara. Although bigger (more people) than I expect and a bit more “civilized” than I anticipated, the tents are just about what I expected, perhaps a bit nicer. I thought we would dine outside, under the stars, in an intimate setting, but the dining room is much like all the others, very nice and indoors. I think I would have liked the smaller, more rustic atmosphere, but nothing can take away from the wonder that is the Mara. At one point, we took our lunches out to sit by the pool. This place is just beautiful.
By Suzanne Scott6 years ago in Wander
A Dream Realized Part 2
The story of my lifelong dream trip to Africa continues: NANYUKI Nanyuki is a town we pass through on our way to our next destination. It is much like other small towns through which we have passed, but it seems to want to dress itself up a bit. There is still the look of bedraggled poverty and shacks among more modern structures, but along the road through the center of town, the dividing islands are planted with trees and flowers, giving the town a sense of caring and pride in their little community. We are again confronted with that contrast between what seems so awful and what must be to the inhabitants perfectly normal. When we stop at a Barclay’s Bank in town so some can exchange their American dollars for local currency, there are street peddlers who approach the cars asking us to buy whatever they may have to sell. They are very aggressive, and while not really frightening, they cause some apprehension. Some of their items are not bad: wood carvings for which they don’t really ask that much. My concern comes from the aggressiveness and the thought that if we buy from one, we will be “swarmed” by the rest. So we say, “No thanks," but they don’t take no for an answer. We are safe inside the vehicle, but it makes me feel like a thoughtless tourist to ignore them. In all the time we were in Africa, it was one of the few times I was genuinely uncomfortable. Not enough to put me off of the country, but enough to haunt me a bit. To us it is so little, but to them it is so much!
By Suzanne Scott7 years ago in Wander
The Lemurs of Madagascar
Madagascar is one of the most unusual and diverse places in the world! Although it is associated with the continent of Africa, it is less "African" than any place we have visited in Africa. The islands of Reunion and Mauritius are situated east of the main island and stand in sharp contrast to the large island of Madagascar. Whereas the large island has a poverty stricken population, these islands are luxury destinations for the subcontinent of Asia.
By Kathy Slamp7 years ago in Wander
A Dream Realized
It was an old dream; a dream I’d given up on a long time ago. Africa. The dream I’d had longer than any other; one that began long before I met the love of my life and remained long after he left my life; longer than I’ve known my children, who are all past their 3rd decade of life; longer than any of the friends in my life.
By Suzanne Scott7 years ago in Wander
