I was nominated by Earl who runs the always exciting Wandering Earl travel blog (if you haven’t seen his blog, go check him out now – he’s one of my biggest inspirations and examples in the travel world), to partake in a 7 links project. The 7 links project for travel bloggers was started by Katie from Tipbase [...]
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Kenyan Food Overview: 20 of Kenya’s Best Dishes
Here is a list of 20 Kenyan favorites to help you get excited about eating Kenyan food! 1. Ugali (Cornmeal Staple) The undeniable most common Kenyan food staple is ugali – usually made from cornmeal that is added to boiling water and heated until it turns into a dense block of cornmeal paste. Ugali has [...]
101 Things to Do in Bangkok
The list of 101 Things to do in Bangkok is in no particular order, just organized by the main categories: Entertainment Nature, Exercise, and the Great Outdoors Shopping and Markets Temples and Religious Museums and Galleries Eating and Dining Attractions If you enjoy this guide or have benefitted from it, please consider helping me out [...]
40 Things To Do in Zanzibar (Part 2)
If you missed Part 1, check it out here. The Zanzibar archipelago of islands is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 km off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa. Unguja Island is the largest and most populous island, also referred to just as Zanzibar Island. This list of things to do in Zanzibar only [...]
40 Things to do in Zanzibar (Part 1)
If you missed Part 2, check it out here! The Zanzibar archipelago of islands is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 km off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa. Unguja Island is the largest and most populous island, also referred to just as Zanzibar Island. This list of things to do in Zanzibar only [...]
The 10 Most Delicious Malaysian Foods: Have You Tried Them?
Mark’s Note: “Eating (and loving) Malaysian food should be a prerequisite for anyone proclaiming to be a gastronome. The holy amalgamations of Malaysian flavors are strengthened, not only by fierce spices, but by a group of people that are intensely passionate about their cuisine. This is a guest post from a gourmet Malaysian herself, Mei [...]
Guide to Egypt’s Siwa Oasis – Dunes, Dates, Donkeys and Dwellings
The Siwa Oasis (واحة سيوة) is the fertilizing lifeline for almost 25,000 inhabitants who have relied on the fresh water source in the midst of the desolate Siwa desert. How To Get to Siwa Oasis: From Cairo take the train to Alexandria, takes 2 -3 hours – Price – 37 LE ($6.23) Bus leaves from [...]
17 African Cultural Values (To Know Before You Travel to Africa)
In Africa, actions speak louder than words, especially if there is a barrier between languages. In an effort to contextualize and be mindful of a complex mindset and worldview, here are a few African cultural values to be aware of when traveling in Africa! 1. Greeting – Hello and a Handshake Greeting people in Africa [...]
About Mark Wiens
Hey! My name is Mark. After graduating from university, I decided to travel the world!
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