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"Doing the Town" | Feb 12 07'

by Denny & Sally a 60 year old female traveling as a family from Wilson, on vacation in Cape Town

"You know I LOVED seeing all the wildlife on the island!"

Today we arose early, ate a hearty breakfast with Alida at the B&B, and then set off to try AGAIN to ride the cable car to t... Continue reading »
"It really feels like we're in another country..." | Jun 08 06'

by P & J a real traveler, on vacation in Cape Town

""It really feels like we're in another country...""

We're rounding the corner on our 3rd day at Cape Town. Pearline and I are at a local Internet cafe down the street from our apartment. So much has... Continue reading »
"Mule"-tide Greetings from Ethiopia | Dec 14 08'

by Matt and Alisa a male traveling as a couple from Vancouver, on vacation in Gonder

"The three people surrounding Matt's seat all blew chunks during the trip"

Ethiopia is a country that doesn't like to conform. It is the only African country that wasn't colonized, it works on a 13 month calendar, it uses... Continue reading »
"My how a body does get around | Feb 03 08'

by 6 Joaly street a 22 year old male from Cairo, on vacation in Cairo

""You would like madames and disco?""

I can think of no more surreal experience than my attempt to watch the Super Bowl last night. An epic journey in 3 cab installments from Moun... Continue reading »
"No, we like tourist" | Apr 05 06'

by Jan & Marge a 29 year old traveling as a couple, on vacation in Beyin

"We weren't ok with the idea of our guide carrying us..."

From Butre, we moved westwards towards the town of Beyin. The town itself had little to offer but a small tourist information center where we... Continue reading »
"Not that democratic, barely a republic, but it is The Congo" | Nov 21 08'

by Jeñ a female from Boston, on vacation in Congo

Anyone who knows me well should know that my proximity to the border and the allure of putting another star on the map meant that I was venturing i... Continue reading »
"Row, Row, Row Your Boat..." | Feb 08 06'

by Katie B a real traveler, on vacation in Cairo

Hi there once again!So, classes have been in session for about a week now. So far they seem okay. I have one class that seems pretty intense, but... Continue reading »
"We're Queer, We're Here, and I am a Lesbian?" asked/stated Bob | Jun 07 06'

by P & J a real traveler, on vacation in Cape Town

Cape Town is a gay man's dream and a straight woman's safe and hilarious playground. Jennifer and I experienced the Cape's rainbow nightlife at the... Continue reading »
"What do you think?"or Mine is bigger than yours... | Aug 10 06'

by snarkymalarkey a 37 year old female from Los Angeles, on vacation in Kampala

"" Serves you right...""

So Ive been in Kampala for a few days and I guess I was waiting to feel like I'd gotten here before I began write about my experiences here but I d... Continue reading »
"going native" | Jul 23 06'

by leesa a 22 year old female, on vacation in Koforidua

After my time with United Planet was up I went east to Koforidua to live with a family for almost a week. They had 5 kids between ages 19 and ... Continue reading »