Marhaba! Welcome to Morocco!
“MARHABA!” is the traditional greeting used in Morocco to mean a warm “hello and welcome!” Morocco is rich in both history and culture, but navigating the country as a foreigner … Read More
architecture
Posts and photos of impressive architecture around the world.
Egypt Part 4: Cairo & The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum Our final insights into Ancient Egypt came on our tour of the Egyptian Museum. The museum covers 7,000 years of history including the largest collection of ancient … Read More
Egypt Part 3: The Pyramids of Giza
For the second half of our Egyptian adventure we flew from Aswan to Cairo, where stayed at The First Residence, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo, with views to the Nile. The … Read More
Egypt Part 2: Edfu to Aswan
First: A few pics from our afternoon sail on the Nile yesterday afternoon. Day 3: The Temples of Edfu and Philae We awoke to our prime parking spot in Edfu … Read More
Egypt Part 1: The Cradle of Civilization
Just landing in Egypt had us giddy with anticipation. It was a destination that we always thought we ‘probably should visit’ … now that we were here, we couldn’t wait … Read More
A Fast-Paced Journey Around Jordan – Part 1
Most of us recognize the iconic architecture of Petra with its buildings carved into stone rock walls. Remember Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? (Many other films were shot here … Read More
S3D4 (Day 32) – We Don’t ❤️Latvian Truck Drivers
Good morning from the Daugava River in Jekabpils, Latvia. It starts in Russia and flows all the way to the Latvian capital city of Riga on the Baltic Sea. Looking … Read More
S3D3 (Day 31) – Center of Europe? to Latvia
Country borders are as common as stork nests as we cycle through the Baltic states at an incredible pace. Coming up today: another new country for us by any mode: … Read More
S2D14 (Day 28) – We ❤️ Lithuania; Biking into Vilnius
Day 28. With four weeks and six countries under our belt so far, today’s arrival at Vilnius marked the completion of Stage 2. Tomorrow is our weekly rest day, after … Read More
S2D10 (Day 24) – A Mid-Day Swim and the History of Torture
Our peaceful restorative hotel near Godkowo and the ride into Reszel provided great opportunities to soak up the scenic Polish countryside. Tonight’s accommodations, however, are truly unique; a stay inside … Read More