Witnessing a Rite of Passage: Circumcision Rites Among the Kuria
Kenya: A witness describes the rite of passage of circumcision among the Kuria in Africa.
Africa
Africa is so big and has so many cultures, it defies description. One can only safely talk about the individual nations, who themselves are divided up from ancient tribes.
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Seychelles: Uniquely Divine
Seychelles: A destination guide to the best beaches, restaurants, local attractions, where to stay, excursions and tours around the islands.
Zanzibar, Tanzania Destination Guide
WHERE A cluster of islands nestled in the Indian Ocean just off the east coast of Tanzania, East Africa. The two principal islands in the group are Unguja, also known as Zanzibar Island (just to confuse you further) and Pemba. Smaller islands are scattered around these, which range from mere sandbanks to those with their […]
The Canary Islands: Destination Mini-guide
The Canary Islands: A guide to these volcanic islands off the coast of Morocco that are a part of Spain, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Artenara, Gran Canaria, and more.
Travel, Explorer Guide to Moroccan Sahara
Discover the vast Moroccan Sahara Desert, Zagora and the Drâa Valley, Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga or the basalt ramparts of Jebel Sarhro by Jeep.
Erg Chebbi Morocco: Cell Phones in the Sahara
Lara Caine goes driving in the Sahara, breaks down, and is rescued by friendly locals. She is charmed by them and amazed at the beauty of the stark desert.
Slowing It Down in The Drâa River Valley
A guide to relaxing in Morocco’s Drâa River Valley: a bewitching place of burnished sand and scorching desert that was once a trade route.
The Most Exotic Outdoor Cafe in the World
Marrakech’s Jemaa el Fna: A Morrocan Outdoor Cafe Text and photo by Lauryn Axelrod “Lamb couscous, 40 dirham at stall number 5!” cries the turbaned barker. “Tagine for 30 at stall 12!” yells another. “Beautiful lady, come sit with me and taste the freshest fish in all of Africa,” well-trained boy coos as he leads […]
Saharan Soccer: Traveling with Children in Morocco
Cass Erikson travels to Morocco with her 10-year-old son, and the two travelers receive a warm welcome everywhere they go, surprising her friends.
Tribes, Tribulations in a Marrakech Hammam
A ritual bath called the Hammam in Marrakech, Morocco is a unique cultural experience, women and men bath separately and get massages.
Egypt: The Mystery of the Great Sand Sea
Egypt: The mystery of the great sand sea and a place where you can find Libyan Silica glass, a geological oddity found there.
By Sand or By Sea: Sinai Safaris Take It All In
In Sinai Egypt, you can take a tour that will bring you to the arid desert or under the crystal waters of the Red Sea, tour operators offer both options.