Kigali is living proof of human resilience. This city, torn apart 30 years ago is now a modern, vibrant international city.
Category: International Travel
Border Crossing: From Rwanda to Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi
While in northern Rwanda, we made an overland crossing into Uganda to enjoy a lakeside resort on Lake Bunyonyi.
Hanging with Gorillas in Rwanda!
The highlight of a trip to Rwanda is to walk among its native mountain gorillas!
Qatar
Doha, Qatar is a welcoming mix of old and new with a sleek skyline of tall buildings and a traditional marketplace. It sits on the Persian Gulf and was a lovely place for a 2 1/2 day layover!
Saigon Food Tour – Stop #5 – Bun Cha
Bun Cha is not native to southern Vietnam. It comes from the north. It is popular all over Vietnam–in fact all over the world–but it
Saigon Food Tour – Stop 4 – Vietnamese Pizza
By now it was just after dark. Â Having finished our snack in the Cambodian Flower Market, we walked to a small shop and took up
Saigon Food Tour – Stop #3 – Cambodian Market and Banh Phong Nuong
When we left Cheo Leo, we took a little detour before leaving district 3. Our guides, Nana and Huy from Street Food Man took us
A Custom-Tailored Suit in Vietnam
Hanoi is filled with custom tailors. It’s something I had always wanted to do; and, if not now then when? I stopped in a nice
Saigon Food Tour – Stop 2 – Vietnamese Coffee
From the Banh Xeo, remaining in District 3, our Saigon food tour took us to the oldest coffee shop in Saigon. Nearly 80 years ago
Laos: The Cooking Class
The sign promised we could recreate an authentic Lao meal back home…and they delivered!
Saigon Food Tour – Stop 1 – Banh Xeo
Our tour began with a ride on the back of a scooter through downtown Saigon. The traffic is 75% motorbikes, and they drive as if
Giving alms in Luang Prabang, Laos
I am in love with Luang Prabang. Â It is an extremely tight-knit–yet welcoming community. Â The pace of life is steady but relaxed, and most of
Saigon Food Tour – Introduction
It’s only our 3rd full day in Vietnam, but I think when the 16 days is over we will conclude that the Saigon Food Tour
Wednesday’s Forecast: Complete Darkness All Day!
The day was finally here and my friend Michael and I were boarding our flight to Hong Kong, which would be followed by a flight
Next Stop is Vietnam!
I can barely believe I am typing this, I’m going to Vietnam! For years,  I have wanted to visit this country.  My father served there in
Rocking the Casbah
What exactly is a casbah? We found out on this tour of Moroccan casbah. This fortified ancient village was charming and compelling!
Moroccan Tagine: Chicken with Preserved Lemons
This recipe for a Moroccan tagine of Chicken with Preserved Lemons is fun to make and will transport you!
Rabat: Morocco’s Capital City
Rabat is both a modern and ancient city on the Atlantic Ocean. It is sunny, friendly, clean and lively!
One Day in Casablanca
The very mention of this town sends a romantic thrill through spines! Here is what I found in this storied Moroccan city.
Ethiopia’s Simien Mountain National Park
Simien Mountain National Park is a vast jagged wilderness coversing 85 square miles connected by narrow dirt roads with switchbacks and no guard rails. Follow our 3 day trip into this gorgeous country!
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