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NAIROBI, KENYA: A LONG TALL STORY

Teri B.

June 1, 2026

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As we conclude posts from this remarkable 17-day journey in Africa covering four countries, I can’t think of a better place than Giraffe Manor in Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. These exquisite creatures are not simply here for the guests’ pleasure. They are part of a larger endeavor to not only preserve the animals but […]

RWANDA’S RAISON D’ETRE: MOUNTAIN GORILLAS

Teri B.

May 19, 2026

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“What took us so long?” That was the obvious question upon seeing what this rather smallish country has to offer. Arguably what most tourists come to the country for is to see the Mountain Gorillas up close via guided trek. But clearly there was so much more to Rwanda, as we arrived following our previous […]

CAPE TOWN & FRANSCHHOEK – GREAT TO BE BACK

Teri B.

May 12, 2026

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Ten years nearly exactly. That is how long it’s been since we were in South Africa, our first trip to the continent. It is wonderful to revisit some of the spots and even catch up with some friends from that first trip. More about that later. After leaving the spectacular Okavango Delta in Botswana (see […]

THE MIDDLE EAST HERE AND NOW

Teri B.

April 21, 2026

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In answer to the proverbial “million dollar” question – “what is it like in Saudi Arabia?” — I can now provide an informed answer. But first, what was it like flying to Jeddah? And why Jeddah as opposed to the capital of Riyadh? Here’s the answer to the last part, and it isn’t because we […]

EUROPEAN VACATION PART 8 – NORTH MACEDONIA

Teri B.

June 17, 2024

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This is the eighth in series of posts. Previous post is HERE. Did you know that there used to only be “Macedonia?” Neither did I. Technically, it is The Republic of Macedonia. Like the other Balkan countries, the geography has been carved up depending upon who is in charge. I’ll spare you the history lessons. […]

EUROPEAN VACATION PART 7 – BULGARIA

Teri B.

June 6, 2024

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This is the seventh in a series of posts. See previous HERE. After departing a spectacular stay in Romania — a special country with great people, food, sights, landscape, and history — our next stop is Sofia, Bulgaria. I cannot emphasize enough how we enjoyed Romania. And soooo easy on the wallet, especially meals. I […]

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