Africa/Middle East

Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase as the song goes, is one of Zanzibar’s favorite sayings. In Swahili, it means “no worries.” Looking at the turquoise-colored water and listening to…

Often mistaken for Tasmania in Australia, Tanzania is an East African country praised for its wilderness regions and tropical islands. It has a lot to offer to visitors through its…

It is turtle season in Oman, which means there are chances to watch turtles laying eggs, covering them, and watching them go back into the water. It is simply amazing…

Dubai – one of the world’s most popular destinations right now – is where you can explore some world-class attractions, man-made islands, incredible shopping malls, theme parks, and water parks,…

While eating Omani-style fish and rice mixed with cumin and other Arabic spices for dinner, one can’t help but look around to appreciate the quiet while the soft light comes…

Unable to travel right now ? Travel the world using fragrance. Right now, Coronavirus-related restrictions are making international travel difficult. Many natural-born explorers are finding themselves in the unusual position…

Nature reserves are fascinating and meaningful tourist spots to visit. Although such areas are beautiful places and well worth visiting, these reserves also play an important role in every community.…

My mobility is limited, and I am 79 years old. And yet, adventures excite, energize and enrich my life! There is much to see and learn.  My travel options are…

Namibia, situated in Southwest Africa, is a land of contrasts; a place where high sand dunes and desert sands meet the blue waters of the Atlantic ocean coast. The Namib…

Susanne Rheault perfectly captures the juxtaposition between life in the United States and life in East Africa in her new book, My Wild and Precious Life. A skilled writer and…