Sic Manet Gloria Romana: Grand Spectacles
El Djem...Of all the remnants of Roman colonization to be seen in Tunisia, the impressive world class sites at Dougga and El Djem stand out. Click here to read the post.
El Djem...Of all the remnants of Roman colonization to be seen in Tunisia, the impressive world class sites at Dougga and El Djem stand out. Click here to read the post.
Two seaside towns along the coast near Tunis gave us the freshest of perspectives and a typically ancient one as well. Click here to read the post.
Though Rome largely obliterated the Punic empire, some towns survived through collaboration. Excavations from necropolises around Carthage let us glimpse its culture and beliefs. Click here to read the post.
After many years of conflict, Rome eventually destroyed the ancient city of Carthage in Tunisia, and built Roman structures over the old. We glimpsed wonders of both empires. Click here to read the post.
For months, we wrestled with the viability and safety of visiting Zimbabwe. We went and we were pleasantly surprised...and encouraged by its people’s resilience. Click here to read the post.
We were astonished to learn of the country’s glorious past during our visit to the UNESCO-listed Great Zimbabwe National Monument as well as the Khami Ruins to the west. Click here to read the post.
In northwestern Zimbabwe, Matobo National Park offers three special experiences: rhinos, Cecil Rhodes, and awe-inspiring landscape. Click here to read the post.
During our drive through Zimbabwe we lingered at two notable parks, both along the Zambezi River: Matusadona at the edge of Lake Kariba and Mana Pools. Click here to read the post.
We walked the lip of the falls extensively in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. We also took on two challenges: Zambia’s Devil’s Pool and Zimbabwe’s rapids rafting. Click here to read the post.
Unfailingly gracious and welcoming to strangers, Zambians - from the capital to the tiniest villages - were among the best of all the peoples we met in Africa. Click here to read the post.