South Africa: Stunning Landscapes, Complicated History

by | May 19, 2026

Spending almost a month in South Africa is well worth it. In fact it is the African country we would first return to when we run out of new places we want to visit. It has something for everyone! World class safari parks, high mountain ranges (11,319 feet at the...

When Plans Change: Falling Back in Love with Italy

by | Apr 17, 2026

Note: I used AI to enliven this blog Jordan was next on our itinerary. We were set to leave Tunisia and fly to Jordan—to see Wadi Rum and Petra, two places fellow travelers spoke about with awe. We were genuinely excited. And then that region of the world ignited....

Tunisia: Where Empires Fell and the Mediterranean Endures

by | Mar 29, 2026

Note: I used AI to enliven this blog We spent eight days in Tunisia, a country perched on the northern edge of Africa, so close to Sicily that the Mediterranean almost seems to pull the two together. Libya lies to the east, Algeria to the west. Tunisians tend to feel...

Portugal – Hey, It’s Europe, Baby!

by | Mar 18, 2026

Note: I used AI to enliven this blog We’ve been in Africa for about five months, and by now we’ve gotten the drill down for arriving in a new place. The routine goes something like this: Does the Wi-Fi work? It says it’s connected… but will it actually work? And will...