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14th Wedding Anniversary in Batumi, Georgia

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Photos of our 14th Wedding Anniversary in Batumi, Georgia.

Divided Cyprus - A Rather Schizophrenic Experience

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Cyprus is divided in many ways. In 1974, the Turks took the North Cyprus. The difference between the two sides is huge. In the Northern part, life is modest while in the South consumerism has taken over.

Charming Beirut, Lebanon for Vegans and Wine Lovers

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Beirut is a safe and peaceful paradise for vegans and wine lovers despite of the violent past.

Cairo on the Election Day 2018

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Some photos from Cairo on the election day 2018.

Travelling in Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia by Bus

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How to travel through Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia by bus?

From South Africa to Zimbabwe and Mozambique by Bus

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The bus trip from South Africa to Zimbabwe and through Mozambique is not the most pleasant road trip but still doable.

From O.R. Tambo to Johannesburg Park Station Like Locals

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Instructions how to travel from O.R. Tambo Airport to Johannesburg Park Station like locals using Metrorail Gauteng. The whole trip takes about 1.5 hours, involves 15 minutes of walking and costs 8.5 ZAR per person (less than 1 dollar/euro). The fancier Gautrain is 19 times more expensive (162 ZAR).

The Promised Land of No Plastic Bags: Rwanda

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Rwandan customs officers were using plastic bag ban as an excuse to steal belongings and to sell travellers paper bags and bad quality reusable plastic bags.

Uganda, The Land of Avocados and Jackfruits

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Tourism has declined in Uganda thanks to political unrest, the anti-gay bill boycotts, and Ebola & Marburg virus outbreaks. We found it peaceful and safe.