The New City of Marrakech

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When people think of Marrakech, the images that tend to spring to mind are those of ancient buildings, bustling markets and an old and exotic culture.     What you may not know is that in recent years the Gueliz area has been developing a reputation for fantastic dining, stylish bars and modern shopping to rival [...]

Diarrhea + Ethiopia = Worst Day Ever

Diarrhea + Ethiopia = Worst Day Ever

A fellow traveler once told us a story of wetting herself on an Indian train for fear of losing her seat and all her belongings. Another traveler recounted a tale of two horrendous days on a bus, stopping the driver every hour to relieve himself. He was later diagnosed with cholera. This is that type [...]

Malaria: Our Decision

Malaria: Our Decision

If you think something small can’t make a difference in life, think of a mosquito. One sleepless night, ruined picnic or one sore arm, a single mosquito can be the cause of so many of life’s displeasure’s. Unfortunately for travelers and many in the developing world, it is a little more serious. Mosquitoes carry two [...]

Tobias Index: Africa & Levant

Tobias Index: Africa & Levant

It’s taken us a little while to get this list together, but here’s our Africa Index. Interested in a statistic we haven’t listed here? Just ask! Countries Visited: 15 Visa cost, in USD per person, of visiting those countries: $595 Most expensive visa process, in USD per person: $250 (Sudan) Countries where boarder guard waved [...]