by Anne Betts | Mar 14, 2024 | Booking Travel, Morocco, Travel Tips
When in Marrakech, there’s no better way to explore the city than from a comfortable riad in the heart of the medina. If you’re looking for a recommendation, I have one for you: Equity Point Hostel Marrakech. Equity Point Hostel Marrakech Like many hostels today,...
by Anne Betts | Jan 14, 2024 | Botswana
Chobe National Park is a popular wildlife-viewing destination. It’s recognized as the home to the world’s largest elephant population. However, the park is also renowned as a birdwatchers’ paradise with over 460 recorded avian species. While not a complete...
by Anne Betts | Dec 14, 2023 | Africa
A safari is a coveted experience for many first-time visitors to Africa. It certainly was for us, so I offer the following observations and tips on choosing an African safari. Our trip: key considerations The following describes some features of our trip, emphasizing...
by Anne Betts | Mar 17, 2021 | Other Travel Tips, Morocco
Updated March 17, 2021 Occasionally in my travels, I’m forced to confront my attitudes towards animal welfare and tourism. Before a trip to Morocco, it had been relatively easy. I steered clear of zoos and avoided riding or handling any animal I perceived to be...
by Anne Betts | Jan 11, 2017 | Africa, Luggage and Packing
Ashley Dempster is passionate about packing. So much so, if it’s a choice between what she looks forward to more – packing or the actual trip, packing has the edge. Preparing a packing list for Madagascar, and the packing experience itself, were both approached...