Category Archives: Adventure Travel

As two Americans struggling to explore the world on 3 weeks’ holiday per annum, we moved to London in 2006 in order to boost the frequency and intensity of our international travel experiences.

Tanzanian Safari: Hiking into the Serengeti

After a “touristy” day in the crater yesterday, last night we went camping in a remote area outside the Maasai village of Ilmisigiyo. Some of the best moments from our trips are at times like these when you can get … Continue reading

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Tanzanian Safari: Ngorongoro Crater

Today we see one of Africa’s most impressive natural wonders. In the middle of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the Ngorongoro Crater. A marvelous landscape in itself, it is also full of game. It can get a bit crowded here, … Continue reading

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Tanzanian Safari: A Taste of Rural Tanzania

We’re departing Tarangire National Park, passing through Manyara National Park and heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We’ll get a taste of rural Tanzania in Ngorongoro Karatu enjoying the forest, the Elephant caves and a 30 metre waterfall. We’re staying … Continue reading

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Tanzanian Safari: Tarangire

We’re going on an elephant hunt! The next two days we’re on safari in Tarangire which is known for great elephant viewing. We’re sure not be disappointed like we were on our elephant hunt in India. We have two days, … Continue reading

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Tanzanian Safari: Arrival in Arusha

Today is our first day in Tanzania. Arriving in Dar Es Salaam from London, we are catching a puddle jumper to Arusha, a typical starting point for Safari. We’re staying outside of town at Moivaro Coffee Lodge at the foot … Continue reading

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Weekend in Bournemouth

Right now we are sitting on the beach in Bournemouth. Without our passports at the visa office, we decided to try out an English beach for the bank holiday weekend. And this is another live post from my iPhone. When … Continue reading

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Paris…

Every good holiday starts with a nap :). After staying out a bit too late with Friends in London on Friday and rising to take Saturday morning’s first train from London to Paris, we were exhausted. First things first, a … Continue reading

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