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Anouk's Africa Travel Blog May 2005 Archive

By Anouk Zijlma, About.com Guide to Africa Travel since 2005

Mozambique is Back

Sunday May 29, 2005
When my family first arrived in Malawi we would hear legendary tales about Mozambique and how fabulous it was. Buckets of large shrimp would be served with fine wines in ... Read More

Firsthand Accounts of Travel in Africa

Thursday May 26, 2005
When I'm writing an article about Gorilla Safaris for example, I often go to sites like Virtualtourist.com and Igougo.com just to make sure the information is current. These sites depend ... Read More

A Guide to Marrakech, Morocco

Monday May 23, 2005
Situated at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, the imperial city of Marrakech in Morocco has long drawn tourists from all over the world. Its souqs (markets) are fascinating ... Read More

Staying in touch while traveling in Africa

Wednesday May 18, 2005
It used to be that when you traveled to Africa you'd probably get to call home once and it would take a half a day to accomplish that alone. If ... Read More

Is Going on Safari Dangerous?

Saturday May 14, 2005
Every safari has an element of danger, that's what makes it exciting. While many of the animals you'll encounter can be dangerous, the four that you really have to watch ... Read More

On the Road With Travel Writer Mark Moxon

Tuesday May 10, 2005
Whenever I research an article, one of the first sites I go to for information is Mark Moxon's travel site. He's informative, honest, enthusiastic and very funny. He's been to ... Read More

African Festivals and Events

Monday May 9, 2005
While there are a few festivals and events that people plan their trip around, Africa is full of smaller celebrations that you're often just lucky enough to bump into while ... Read More

How Well Do You Know Africa?

Thursday May 5, 2005
Having grown up in Malawi, it still annoys me that so many people have never even heard of the country. For those planning to go to Africa you'll no doubt ... Read More

Morocco Travel Information

Monday May 2, 2005
Morocco is one of Africa's most popular destinations and with good reason. Marrakech, Casablanca, Tangier, Fes, the Atlas Mountains, the list is long on romance, culture, and history. Bazaars, medinas, ... Read More
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