Travelling Ethiopia can be difficult. But cycling in Ethiopia has a really bad reputation. We crossed the border and the first thing that greeted us was beer – everywhere.
09Sep/18
05Aug/18
Kassala – the Yosemite of Africa (Sudan #11)
There I was, perched on one of the sloping rocks of Kassala, with my legs dangling down when I noticed a sound. It was a massive bird flying and swooping over me.
15Jul/18
Goodbye Khartoum (Sudan #10)
Sanosi and his friends took us on a speed boat ride on the Nile, at sunset to where the Blue and White Nile meet. The significance and importance of these two riversRead More…
08Jul/18
Confronting my Prejudices – Tobs and Burqas (Sudan #9)
If you told me I would be at a souk, in a suburb of Khartoum called Kalakla, walking hand in hand down the street with a woman completely veiled in a Burqa…Read More…
26Jun/18
Henna Day with the Ladies (Sudan #8)
I was treated to another henna party! Sanosi’s mom and wife, Masa, organised the henna party and we had some fun! About 15 women got together and I got henna designed onRead More…
05Jun/18
Whirling Dervishes, a Wedding and Aggressive Hospitality – Khartoum (Sudan #7)
In Khartoum, we were lucky enough to stay with an amazing host – Sanosi – and his family. Here, we also got to witness fascinating cultural events such as the Sudanese WhirlingRead More…
27May/18
Pyramids of Meroe (Sudan #6)
The road lead us through the flat, sandy terrain until we looked to our left and there it was: the Pyramids of Meroe. They were standing on top of the soft-sanded dunesRead More…
18May/18
Spa Day in Sudan (Sudan #5)
After arriving in the city, we randomly bumped into one of our very first Sudanese friends – Hassan. He had already invited us to his home back on the ferry from Aswan.Read More…
14May/18
Wild Camels and Sand Storms (Sudan #4)
The sand was EVERYWHERE. Sand. Sand. Sand. No mountains, no mirages of lakes, no sand dunes. Just soft, puffy sand that felt like hot coals every time we dared to touch it.Read More…
03May/18
A Boat Ride on the Nile with a Phantom Drone (Sudan #3)
We found ourselves in a nearby village of Dongola, Sudan, gliding across the Nile in a wooden boat. This is a usual affair for the locals but what made this trip specialRead More…