We visit our last tribe in Omo Valley — the Mursi people, visibly distinguished by lip plates worn by tribeswomen. This brings up an important question: is tourism perpetuating aspects of their culture that might otherwise disappear? Continue reading
After a day of tribal visits, we spend the night in Jinka. Here’s photo highlights of our day. Continue reading
Our next stop in Ethiopia is the Karo tribe by a river in southern Omo Valley. They’re ready for us in full face paint. Continue reading
We encounter the Hamar tribe in rural Ethiopia today and learn how to navigate the uncomfortable aspects of tribal visits. Continue reading
It’s our first day in Omo Valley and we’re hoping to see a bull jump ceremony — sort of like an Ethiopian bar mitzvah. We’re not so successful but the landscape more than makes up for it. Continue reading
Picture this: I’m the only non-Ethiopian in a movie theater full of locals, and we’re watching a flick about American culture. Today’s post is about this culturally surreal experience. Continue reading
Details of my arrival in Ethiopia and several days in Addis Ababa, the capital city. This is the first time I’ve ever been truly intimidated to travel somewhere. Continue reading
Today I’m sharing highlights from my recent trip to Namibia! Endless sand dunes, wildlife, quad bikes, canyons, and wine… I’m ready to call it my favorite country in Africa. Continue reading
This was a jam-packed trip — I’ve written 25 posts about my 2+ weeks in Morocco. If you missed some or are looking for inspiration to plan a tour of your own, I’ve linked to all of my Moroccan posts in one handy place. Continue reading
Curious how much 15 days in Morocco will set you back? I’ve kept tabs on all my spending and crunched the numbers for you. Continue reading