February 2018 archive

Djibouti Travel – Best Things to Do in Djibouti

Djibouti is more than a country with a funny name. There are lots of great things to do in Djibouti, including some great natural sites found in this gulf-side African country. These are my favorite Djibouti travel destinations and experiences: Djibouti City There isn’t much to do in Djibouti City but to walk around, visit …

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66 Ethiopia Travel Tips (Know Before You Go)

I was lucky to spend over six weeks in Ethiopia.  I learned a lot during this time.  These 66 Ethiopia travel tips and Ethiopia Travel Advice are a must read for anyone going to or thinking about going to Ethiopia. Before You Go The weather in most of Ethiopia is cooler than you might think …

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The Time I Paid to Get Molested and Robbed

Once upon a time, in 2013, I was making my way west along the Silk Road.  I started in Nepal, made my way up to Tibet and Western China.  Thoroughly enjoyed myself in Kyrgyzstan.  And enjoyed my time in Uzbekistan visiting all the cool mosques, graves, and madrassas.  But the travel was hard on my …

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Hello E-mail Subscriber – I’ll be changing the way e-mail is used on my blog.

Hello e-mail reader, Thanks for being a loyal subscriber.  I’m hoping to start blogging much more frequently in the near future so I’m changing the way new blog posts are sent to you.    To prevent spamming, I will only send out an e-mail every month or so.  This e-mail will contain links to new …

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Seattle Blind Cafe (Dining in the Dark)

Are you afraid of the dark?  Have you ever imagined what it might be like to be blind?  Embrace your fears and check out the Seattle Blind Cafe, or a Blind Cafe event in other cities around the USA and world! What is the Blind Cafe? The Blind Cafe is a traveling dinner experience where …

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Princess Cruises Cancels Port

Princess Cruises Cancels Port Disclaimer:  Yes, this whole issue screams of “first world problems” but why did Princess Cruises cancel the Apia, Samoa stop on the March 30, 2018 cruise after the final payment date and not provide any compensation to passengers that already booked? The Evidence  Why was Princess not aware of the Apia …

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