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Tag Archives: Tanzania
If we were to do it again – what changes would we make?
We’re back from our 7-month trip to South America, and the trip exceeded our expectations. Even so, it’s always good to look back to assess what really went well and what we might have done differently. We’re guessing that honing … Continue reading
The question everyone asks
We usually don’t have to wait long before someone asks, “What has been your favorite place?” When we see old friends or meet new people, they are aghast to discover that we’ve been traveling nonstop for three years with no … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14
Tagged around the world, Cambodia, Chania, Crete, Hoi An, New Zealand, Porto, Portugual, Siem Reap, Tanzania, travel, Vietnam
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Seize the opportunity (while you still can)
We ticked off the places that we wanted to see some years ago, and, with each place named, wonderful images came to mind: “New Zealand …Venice and the Dolomite Mountains … Vietnam … Costa Rica … Arches National Park…” … Continue reading
Posted in Trip Planning
Tagged African spurred tortoise, elephants, Everglades, Galapagos Islands, New Zealand, safari, Tanzania, travel, trip planning, Venice
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Deciding what to wear for the next 433 days – Part 2
What a task! Long before we took our round the world trip, we started to think about what we’d be wearing for 433 days. We started with planning our “core” items: shirts, tops, and pants. (Click for the details.) Next … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, New Zealand, Tanzania, Trip Planning
Tagged around the world travel, Australia, clothing, jackets, layering, New Zealand, Packing, rain gear, Tanzania, travel, travel vests
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Viewing World Cup Soccer as we traveled
It ended in Crete, Greece. We walked a few meters down our alley to the neighborhood bistro, Olga Gusto. Not our usual activity at 10pm. The owner waved to us with a smile and beckoned us to take front row … Continue reading
The entry sign said “Kindness is a Language…”
We eagerly stepped in. Dazzling strings of beads arched the entryway to the shaded courtyard in Arusha. Emmanuel stepped forward to greet us and to show us around Shanga, whose mission is to recycle materials into beautiful craft objects. It … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Tanzania
Tagged around the world travel, Arusha, beads, crafts, glass, recycle, Shanga, Tanzania, travel
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Friends stepped in
The possibility of pulling off a safari on our own was zero. We needed a group if we were going to do it the way we wanted. Mark Thornton Safaris was featured in an article in “The New York Times” … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Tanzania
Tagged around the world travel, Mark Thornton Safaris, safari, Tanzania, travel
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Choosing a camera for a BIG photo opportunity (like a safari)
Our group planned the safari two years in advance, so we had ample time to think about what camera we would take with us. We planned to do a walking safari (best to have a lightweight camera), but we would … Continue reading
Walking vs Driving?
We always prefer walking to driving – but how about on a safari? A walking safari was an appealing option offered by Mark Thornton Safaris. We emailed back and forth with Mark and decided our safari would be long enough … Continue reading