London with Granddaughter Emma – July 2023
We had the BEST TIME with our best teenage granddaughter Emma (Ava’s not a teen yet!) in London for 5 days. We packed a lot in and made some great … Read More
history
Learning about the history of all the different countries we visit and cultures we experience. Why? Because those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.
Cro Magnon Cycling Trip – May 2023
Overview of Ride and Seek’s Cro-Magnon Cycling Tour The Ride and Seek cycling tour “Cro-Magnon” through France takes a journey into prehistory to join the dots between the cave art … Read More
Marrakesh and the High Atlas Mountains
Pearl of the South, Jewel of the South, The Red City – all just a few of the nicknames Marrakesh has acquired over the years. Marvelous Marrakesh Part Berber, part … Read More
Moroccan Mountains and Desert Dunes
We left Fes and headed south to the Tafilalet region, famous for its savory dates and gorgeous scenery. Most spectacular of all are its night skies, which are full of … Read More
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
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
Jordan 2: Petra and Wadi Rum
Next Stop: Petra, The Rose City Nicknamed the Rose City due to its color, Petra is one of the most easily recognizable destinations in the entire world. Located inside of … Read More