Fortresses, Mosques, hotels, and houses all crowd together in the cosmopolitan heart of Zanzibar. The buildings lean into each other affectionately, not unlike Amsterdam or Venice, but with the look of a faded tropical paradise. Stone Town has many quirky and interesting aspects about it and there’s no shortage of wandering to be had. We…
Zanzibar: The Journey There
It was clear and cold at 4:30 AM, and I was glad I decided to wear a long sleeved shirt, when the cab picked us up. The stars twinkled brightly overhead as we made our way to the airport. In just 24 hours we would arrive on the tropical island of Zanzibar. After a bloody…
Look out, Zanzibar!
John has been so busy flying that he’s hardly been home in the last two months. So, as he wraps up the busy season we decided to take a short break and visit our friend Natalia in Zanzibar. I didn’t originally plan this trip as our honeymoon. But, since it’s the first trip since our wedding and…
Mastering the Art of Opportunity
It’s dark and about 0 degress celcius at 6 AM. Although it’s July, it’s winter in the southern hemisphere, so the sun doesn’t rise for another half hour or so. As I drive John to the airport, I can’t help but notice that at every robot (traffic light) I see someone selling newspapers. There is…
Expat’s Guide to Staying Healthy on the Road
Having just spent a few months on the road, we know a thing or two about how to stay healthy. From eating right, to getting enough sleep and even exercising, we want to share our tips for how to stay healthy while you’re out globetrotting. EATING Eating is an integral part of staying healthy on…
Africa from Above: a Guest Post by John
I am often asked what it’s like to be a bush pilot in Africa. Now that I have a few months of experience under my belt here, I want to share a little bit of my daily life with you. The Aircraft I fly a Cessna 210, which is a complex, six seat, retractable-gear airplane….
An Engagement and a Wedding in Namibia
We sat on top of the world’s highest sand dune, Big Daddy, the hot wind whipping sand into our faces, the sun beating down on us, ready to dig into our picnic lunch. Having a picnic on a sand dune sounded like a great idea, but that was before we slogged our way up 3,000 vertical…
Expat’s Guide to Packing Light
We know you’ve seen the guy at the airport terminal cramming his extra books, socks, and a bottle of tequila into the garbage can. It’s a sad sight. Don’t be that guy (or girl)! In this edition of “Expat’s Guide to…” we are going to talk about our proven techniques for packing light. Packing light not only saves…
Our Favorite Inspirational Travel Sites
You can spend countless hours browsing, reading and dreaming on travel websites. From travel tips, to destination details and everything in between, there’s a ton of great information out there. We spent a lot of time reading online before we embarked on our own trip. We know how important it is to become inspired, so we…
The Great White Place: Etosha National Park
John and I wanted to get out of town and see some real African wildlife. So, we headed up to Etosha. Sprawling, desolate and flat, Etosha National Park is home to hundreds of species of animals. It’s located in northern Namibia and covers over 22,0000 square kilometers, making it one of the largest parks in…
A Drink with Friends: in Tokyo
Having friends that travel or live in other places of the world is great. Imagine meeting your buddy for a drink in the heart of Bangkok, or shopping with a girlfriend on the Champs-Élysées (or at least window shopping!). That’s just what we did in Tokyo. One of the benefits of social media is the ability…
Living in Namibia
A lot of people have asked us “what is it like to live there?” You know, it’s not as different as you’d think. Right now I’m sitting in a café in downtown Windhoek, drinking a beer and indulging in some people watching. It’s Saturday, so families are here with their kids, who are playing on…
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