Eight days of sips and sights in South Africa Exploring South Africa’s famous wine region originally drew me to the country, and with good reason. South Africa’s Cape Winelands offer incredible wines, the opportunity to try new ones (hello, chenin blanc and pinotage!), and are only a 30-40 minute drive from downtown Cape Town. However,…
The good kind of pyramid scheme: one week in Egypt
When planning our honeymoon in Africa, I knew I wanted to include Egypt as our third and final stop. I’ve always loved Ancient Egyptian history, and while the pyramids and the Sphinx were a huge draw, there is so much more to Egypt. It’s worth spending 2 – 3 days in Cairo to cover the…
Medinas to mountains in Morocco
A two-week itinerary that covers Morocco’s highlights Morocco was my first introduction to the African continent, and what an introduction it was. The vibrant, chaotic souks, the Atlas Mountains, and the tranquil Sahara Desert all combined to make the trip both exciting and relaxing. As a self-proclaimed foodie, Morocco also reinforced my belief that there…
