Journaling The Journey
Traveling around the Horn of Africa is risky business. However, flight cancellations by Air Djibouti from Somaliland made the situation almost criminal due to visa timing. And don’t get me started on what stress Ethiopian Air put us through. We could have ended up in real trouble. Read on to find out what happened, how […]
Sudan is a country that is often overlooked by tourists, but it is a place that is full of history and culture. One of the most famous attractions are the pyramids of Sudan – the Meroe pyramids, which are located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) north of Khartoum. These are the largest pyramids of Sudan, […]
The prehistoric rock art paintings of Laas Geel are thought to be some of the oldest and most beautiful in Africa. Located just 50 km from Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland they are not that hard to get to. Or are they? We break down the somewhat complicated process of getting to the Laas Gaal […]
In this modern day and age it is difficult to think about people living off the land without technology, electricity or even running water. Yet, the Mundari Tribe is doing just that! Their lives revolve around their prized possessions – their cows! Learn about these extraordinary people and how we came to spend 2 marvelous […]
Arriving in an airport for a long layover is never a lot of fun! However there are some hidden perks when you can access one of the free in airport hotels. One is the Bahrain International Airport where you will find the free transit hotel (Bahrain in airport hotel) and the other is the Addis […]
Al Ula is a magical and mystical city in the northwest of Saudi Arabia. It truly is the gem of the country and is a must on any itinerary. Yes, even a budget one! There are plenty of free things to do in Al Ula that we will share with you in this Al Ula […]
The Courtyard Marriott Kuwait City truly did amaze us! The level of services and attention to detail for the price was an extraordinary bargain and we can’t wait to tell you about it. As many of you know, we travel 100% of the time. And we stay in hotel chains most of the time. Because […]
Cheap Maldives – these words are typically not found in the same sentence. However, we were able to spend 10 days at Maldives over the water bungalows on points for $75/night. This included a free breakfast, awesome secluded beaches and inexpensive transport to the island. How? Well read on and find out! As always this […]
The Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa is a luxurious oasis in the heart of the South Pacific. It is set among shimmering turquoise waters and is surrounded by majestic mountains. We could only dream of staying in this swanky and unique retreat. However with our travel hacking points and miles game we did not […]
Have you seen those pictures of overwater bungalows hanging on top of the most ultra blue water, jumping dolphins and colorful fish “dancing” in the background? Well, we just spent 2 magnificent weeks at the Radisson Blu Resort Maldives which is exactly that and so much more! Read on to find out how we did […]