i recently returned from leading a tour in iraq with lupine travel, so thought i would post a quick blog on things to do in iraq. baghdad i arrived early to wander around on my own and do some research on potential sights. my first stop was visiting one of the unfinished mosques from saddam … More Things to do in Iraq
libya travel… finally made it! i’ve been wanting to go to libya for ages, but the stop/start nature of life, war and peace over there have made it difficult. hopefully the recent ceasefire is a sign of better times ahead for this welcoming country and its people. roman libya and leptis magna since 2018, you … More Libya Travel
Dominica travel blog. On September 18th 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Dominica. Lives were lost, lush forests were damaged, housing and infrastructure was almost completely destroyed. And while there is still a lot of work to be done, after two years of cleanup and rebuilding, the signs of recovery are positive. A lot of Caribbean destinations … More Dominica Travel Blog
Here are some pics of a quick visit to Scotland and the Orkney Islands. I recently visited a friend in the Scottish Highlands. I wasn’t planning on posting a blog about it, but it was so stunning I thought I would add some pics to pass the time during the Coronavirus lock-down. Known for it’s … More Scotland and Orkney
“We are not terrorists.” This was repeatedly the first thing I was told when sitting down for tea across Pakistan. A proud, friendly and welcoming country, everyone I met was frustrated about how their country was being portrayed by western media. And they were determined to change that one tea at a time. Pakistan Travel … More Pakistan Travel
Nigeria travel blog. Dear Sir/Madam, This letter is not intended to to cause any embarrassment but just to contact your esteem self-following the knowledge of your high repute and trustworthiness.I am Michael Adefolake,the son of the late Nigerian Head of State who died on the 8th of April 1994.If you are conversant with world news,you … More Nigeria Travel Blog
Fête des Vignerons. The words “Switzerland” and “party” are rarely never associated together. So when I heard about a Swiss wine festival that happens once every 20 years, I had to check it out. Vevey is a small, mildly picturesque village, quietly nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, overlooking the edge of the Alps. … More Fête des Vignerons