Ghadames, Libya The Saharan mirage gives way to a wonderful sight of a palm fringed oasis, a caravan town of white Islamic architecture that provokes images of a lost ancient desert masterpiece. The shimmering gold sand dunes in the distance add contrast to such a perfect image. This is not a dream, this is reality if you can make it to the far flung capital of...
Travel Scams Wherever you are in the world, when a destination becomes popular for tourists, there will be travel scams. These scams range from simple theft, trickery and can even result in much more serious events that can ruin your holiday. After being exposed to almost all of these scams in my eleven years of globetrotting I have created this Travel Scam Guide to...
Harar, Ethiopia Right as the last bit of light descends below the horizon the Hyena man calls out. Calling the resident hyena’s by name and howling as if he is one of them. The medieval city of Harar in eastern Ethiopia is famous for being the city who became friends with these beasts. As the Hyena man calls out again, large figures begin to emerge from the shadows...
Top Eats Oman
As I roamed the streets in search of antiques, clothing, and trinkets to bring home to my family I was quickly distracted by the distinctive aromas of spices and sweets emanating from the restaurants that lined the streets. Omani cuisine changed the game for me; the unique blend of spices creates a flavor combination unlike any other.