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Seven Super Travel Photos

Seven Super Travel Photos

Hostel Bookers is running a game of photo tag and were kind enough to include us in their inaugural post. I love going back through photographs that I haven’t looked at recently. Each one tells a story and reminds me of a precious moment in time.

Egypt – A photographic journey

Egypt – A photographic journey

Are you ready to see a different side of Egypt? Being our second time visiting this Middle Eastern jewel gave us the chance to look at it with a different set of eyes. Yes, the pyramids are mesmerizing, but having seen them before, we could look beyond their majesty and take in the atmosphere around us.

Are You Up For the Big Challenge in 2012?

Are You Up For the Big Challenge in 2012?

In 2008 we took a big challenge and road our bicycles from Cairo to Cape Town. It cost us a lot of money and we didn’t know how things would turn out after our 4 months in Africa. All we knew was that we needed to change our lives, so we took a chance and [...]

Air Pollution in Cairo – Yep it’s Still There

Air Pollution in Cairo – Yep it’s Still There

People smoke a lot in Cairo. it. It is said that living in Cairo is the equivalent of smoking 1 pack of cigarettes a day. Between the actual cigarette smoking and the air pollution, our lungs took a beating.

Egypt’s Red Pyramid, Inside and Out

Egypt’s Red Pyramid, Inside and Out

Before visiting the Red Pyramid of Dahshur, I didn’t even know it existed. Our guide Maha told us that it is her favourite pyramid of all in Egypt, so I took her word for it and expected something grand when arriving.

A Trip Down Memory Lane of New Year’s Past

A Trip Down Memory Lane of New Year’s Past

Wow, can you believe it’s nearly 2012? This has been a short Christmas season, it seems shorter than usual with Christmas and New Years falling on a Sunday. It seems like the holidays just got started and they are already coming to and end

Our Favourite Photos of 2011 by Destination

Our Favourite Photos of 2011 by Destination

This past year was an interesting one. We got to re-visit some places we had already been but more importantly we got to take in some of our dream destinations for the first time. We thought the best way to show you why we loved all the places we visited was through our favourite photos from each country. So sit back with a cup of coffee and come travel with us for a few moments.

Egypt Revisited

Egypt Revisited

Who hasn’t dreamt of going to Egypt? We were recently in Seattle talking with the executives of Expedia.com and while all of them are well travelled and have been all over the world. When we told them they were going to Egypt next, they talked of how it was either their favourite destination or for [...]

It All Began in Egypt: Cycling a Continent

It All Began in Egypt: Cycling a Continent

As we speak, we are in Egypt speaking at a travel conference. Nearly 4 years ago to the day, we are back in the country that changed our lives. It was in 2008 that our entire adventure began and ThePlanetD was born when we flew into Egypt for the start of the Tour d’Afrique. We [...]

Paradise: Tropical Islands in Pictures

Paradise: Tropical Islands in Pictures

I’m Dreaming a Tropical Island. What is it about the islands that make life better? Is it the tropical breeze coming in from the ocean? Lets take you away, far far away to some of the most stunning islands on earth in our collection of Tropical Islands in Pictures.

Picture Perfect Portraits: Children of the World

Picture Perfect Portraits: Children of the World

Picture perfect portraits tell so much about the subject. When we travel, we meet so many sweet and curious children around the world that absolutely love having their photos taken.

Amazing Ruins of the World: A Visual Memory

Amazing Ruins of the World: A Visual Memory

As I go through the list of amazing ruins we have visited on our travels, I see that we have barely scratched the surface of all there is to see in the world. We have yet to see Easter Island, Stonehenge, The Acropolis in Athens or the Roman Colosseum. We may never see any of [...]

Zulu Memories: Losing Myself (and Finding Hope)

Zulu Memories: Losing Myself (and Finding Hope)

Our journey to Simunye Zulu Lodge, located deep in the heart of KwaZulu Natal, began at a trading post, At 6pm we met with our guides at the main gate of the Zulu village, where we were greeted by the Chief

Top Adventure Destinations Part 2

Top Adventure Destinations Part 2

Today we are on our way to the Adventure Travel World Summit in Chiapas Mexico and we thought it would be a good idea to stick with the adventure theme and share Part two of our Top 5 countries for adventure around the world. There was no way we could narrow our favourite destinations down [...]

Top Adventure Destinations In the World – Part 1

Top Adventure Destinations In the World – Part 1

Last week on CTV we talked about our top adventure destinations in the world. While all countries offer adventure of some kind, there are a few that we have been to that seem to cater to the true adventurous spirit.

Top 5 Things You Must See in Morocco

Top 5 Things You Must See in Morocco

Morocco is a fascinating multicultural country blended from African, Arab and European influences. It is our closest link to the continent of Africa and a diverse holiday destination

Shopping Morocco, A Trying Tale of Two Carpets

Shopping Morocco, A Trying Tale of Two Carpets

When you arrive in Morocco you know you must leave your Western ways, but no matter how prepared you think you are, nothing prepares you for the carpet sellers of the Medina in Fes.

The Arab Spring, and Bringing Tourism back to Egypt

The Arab Spring, and Bringing Tourism back to Egypt

If I said “Egypt,” what one word would pop into your head? For me, before the last few days, I would have blurted, “Revolution. In search of the new Egypt, I boarded an Egypt Air flight out of New York City and jetted to Cairo.

Egyptian Adventures: 5 Excursions You Wouldn’t Want to Miss

Egyptian Adventures: 5 Excursions You Wouldn’t Want to Miss

Are you thinking of booking a holiday to Egypt? You may know a little about the Ancient Egyptians and be keen to see the pyramids, but there is so much more to making it a perfect Egypt holiday.

Are You Brave Enough To Climb Africa’S Mount Kilimanjaro?

Are You Brave Enough To Climb Africa’S Mount Kilimanjaro?

Support for Internation Change (SIC) has teamed up with The Peaks Foundation, to organize a ‘1 Peak 1 Week Kilimanjaro Challenge’ to support women in Tanzania living with HIV/AID

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