Africa

Destination Details: Madagascar

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I have pretty much wanted to go to Madagascar since I fell in love with traveling a decade ago. I’m not sure where the fascination came from but it definitely had something to do with lemurs. So, when my husband and I were looking for an African adventure, we decided to seek out a lesser-visited [...]

February 2, 2012 2 comments READ MORE →

Reader Perspective: Living in Rabat Morocco

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In my life I have had the opportunity to travel to a myriad of beautiful and unique places, all of which have profoundly touched my life but few, had such an impact as that of living in Rabat Morocco. Located in the mystic oasis of northern Africa, Morocco is a mixture of many different cultures [...]

November 29, 2011 3 comments READ MORE →

Destination Details: Windhoek Namibia

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The hidden gem of the African continent – Namibia is a vast open space full of beautiful landscapes, exotic animals, and rare run in’s with tourists. Once a German colony then later ruled by South Africa, Namibia recently obtained independence in 1990. While Windhoek Namibia may not be the large metropolitan city commonly found in [...]

November 22, 2011 0 comments READ MORE →

Affordable Africa

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For many people, going on safari in Africa is something they put on their bucket list. It’s often seen as something to do “when the kids have left home” or when they’ve saved up enough money to “splurge”. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Gecko’s offers some fantastic, affordable trips that let you [...]

September 13, 2011 0 comments READ MORE →

Volunteer Abroad: East Africa Mission Orphanage – Giving Children Back Their Smiles

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Volunteer Abroad: Gecko’s provides authentic travel experiences around the world – with local guides, small groups and a focus on responsible travel. // Check out our Gecko’s online, or join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook. We know that when you’re travelling, there’s nothing more rewarding than giving something back to the local community. This [...]

July 26, 2011 1 comment READ MORE →

Reader Perspective: Stephanies Plays Farmers for a Day in Malawi

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// George’s truck left a thick red dust in its wake, bumping and thumping its way into the deepest heart of the Zomba district. The expedition was nothing short of arduous, as the road was essentially mauled through, but left unpaved. As our hands gripped the seats tightly for dear life, we jostled and jolted [...]

December 22, 2010 2 comments READ MORE →

Reader Perspective: Conducting Research in Malawi

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With great hope in my heart, I have hopped onto my 23rd, 24th, and 25th flight of the year and have finally made it to Malawi, Africa! I spent about two days traveling– first to Dubai, then Nairobi, Kenya, and a stop in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Finally, coasting down the bumpy road at [...]

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November 18, 2010 1 comment READ MORE →