Africa

The distinct massive shoe-shaped bill and intense gaze of a wild shoebill in Uganda, photographed in its native marsh habitat.

99 Birds in Uganda to Look For: A Photo Checklist

Discover 99 Uganda birds that we saw and photographed on our 2-week trip to East Africa. Uganda gorilla trekkingis the reason most people visit, but…

close-up of a silverback mountain gorilla's face, with its eyes closed and a calm, peaceful expression. The gorilla is a majestic sight on a gorilla safari in Uganda.

Our Gorilla Safari in Uganda: A Tough Trek to Meet the Nkuringo Family

Note: We visited Uganda in December 2016 and these posts are a reflection on the trip at that time. It is now 2025 and the…

Jennifer (aka Dr. J) of Sidewalk Safari is looking out from a safari vehicle at a rhinoceros grazing in a field of dry grass. She is wearing a wide-brimmed hat,

2 Weeks in South Africa: 10 Must-Do Experiences for Busy Professionals

There are so many things not to miss on a South Africa trip. I was reminiscing recently about the two weeks in South Africa that we spent…

A beautiful sunset over Marrakech. The silhouette of the Koutoubia Mosque's minaret is prominent on the left, with palm trees and a line of buildings silhouetted against a vibrant orange and yellow sky.

Is Marrakech Worth Visiting? A Candid Review of the Pros and Cons

Morocco had been on our travel wish list ever since we moved to Europe, and living in Dublin made it incredibly accessible for a long…