This poor relationship began in Nairobi when we first entered the Ethiopian Embassy to apply for our visas. Our “application” was approved rather quickly but we were then told that we would have to pay $70 to enter, rather than the $20 we would have to pay if we flew. This is how the conversation [...]
Guide: The African Safari (DIY)
April 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There are two main types of safaris, the do-it-yourself and the guided safari. The plethora of options with guided safaris are simply too numerous to discuss here so we’ll just list a few basic points you’ll want to think about before you put down your deposit. Continue reading though for the do it yourself (DIY) [...]
Review: Tempest Car Rental (South Africa)
April 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We rented a Hyundai Atos from Tempest Car Rental for 6 weeks of touring through South Africa. A few reasons we chose Tempest include: They were the only company operating in South Africa that would give us a special month long rate, this rate was cheaper than the next best offer by far. They were [...]
Corruption & Bribery…are we going to jail?
April 15, 2010 By 4 Comments
We’ve heard awful stories about corruption and bribery since we crossed the border last year. Dire warnings from guidebooks and other travelers generally give the impression that officials are out to get you in every country. That hasn’t been our experience, but we have met a few bad apples. Driving down a main street in [...]
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