East Africa Journal: Days 7-11 Day 7 –June 5 Today brought both a practical tip and a quirky surprise. First, a travel truth: gas stations in East Africa are unexpectedly wonderful pit …

I ended my last column, on the evening of my fifth day, gathered on a raised deck at Tarangire Simba Lodge in Tanzania, where a tree grew right through the floorboards - nature and architecture …

In parts 1-4 of this journey, I traced my path from Bluffton, South Carolina, through Savannah, Philadelphia, Dar es Salaam, and finally to Doha—Qatar’s dazzling capital. On Day 5, …

From Lounges to Landscapes Just before midnight on Thursday, June 1st, I found myself wandering Doha’s Hamad International Airport, hoping to slip into an Al Maha lounge for a cup of hot tea …

While I have more travel tips to divulge, it’s time for me to take you with me on my month-long 2023 trip to Qatar, Tanzania, and Kenya. Day One: Tuesday, May 30th Why do airlines insist …