We have been fortunate enough to visit some of the most beautiful and stunning mosques around the world in our travels thus far. We would like to share the 5 most stunning mosques we have visited so far with you all! Do let us know in the comments if you have been to any of …
The waters of the southern hemisphere have a certain deep, striking aura around them, the likes of which I’ve not seen in the top half of the globe. The Cape peninsula is blessed with some stunning roads that wind around the breathtaking coastline and it would be a great disservice if you don’t rent a …
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Cape Town, also known as Kaapstaad (in Afrikaans) and nicknamed as Mother City, can be more aptly called the mother of all cities! Framed by the mammoth Table mountain, with the sapphire blue waters of Table Bay, excellent beaches in Camps Bay, Clifton & Hout Bay and the world renowned Cape Winelands, you will be …
The Cape Peninsula has a lot to offer, starting from the wonderful city of Cape Town, with its colorful neighborhoods, stunning backdrop of Table mountain, the wonderful cape winelands and of course the scintillating coastline. We visited the Cape for our honeymoon a few years back and due to a combination of bad luck and …
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Egypt known by many sobriquets… the land of the Nile, Misr, the cradle of human civilization, to name a few, and its capital city of Cairo is the starting point of any journey into this mystical land. An interesting fact is that while Misr refers to the country of Egypt, locals also call Cairo as …
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Egypt, the land of the Pyramids and Pharaohs is a country that is steeped in history and lore, and inexplicably something every child studies about in their history textbooks. It was the cradle of civilization and has given mankind stunning creations like the pyramids and many temples, irrigation systems, agricultural techniques, papyrus and an effective …
Luxor, the largest open air museum in the world! Read More »
The bustling city of Marrakech is Morocco’s third largest city situated in the foothills of the mighty Atlas Mountains. While not as steeped in history as the medieval town of Fes, Marrakech still retains the old world charm of a bustling old city (the medina) while the Villa Nouvelle represents the modern facet. I felt …
Morocco has to be one of my favorite destinations of all time. Both as a standout destination and personally (I met my wife here!!). The sheer diversity of sights in this beautiful country is mind boggling, ranging from the deserts of the Sahara, to quaint seaside towns to pristine Alpine scenery. But the highlight of …
A winding two lane road… The deep blue hue of the sea to your side… The cool breeze in your hair (lucky you if you have a convertible!) That’s the thrill of driving down a coastal road. To be fair a few of the ones listed below are lake drives too but they still count …
The mighty Sahara desert. It conjures up images of Bedouins leading a caravan of camels, walking many a mile amongst silky smooth dunes. Of weary travelers jumping for joy when they see an oasis in the distance. Of Tintin comics, where the characters jump into a pond in the oasis only to discover it is a mirage. Being surrounded …