A Long Weekend in Nairobi, Kenya!

20/03/202407/08/2026wareontheglobe Leave a comment

A Rothschild's giraffe at the Giraffe Centre in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya

Dan and I spent a long weekend in Nairobi, Kenya earlier this month en route to a safari in Masai Mara National Park. I wasn’t sure what to expect, and I had a bit of difficulty pre-planning, but we ended up having an enjoyable stay (with only one possible attempt to scam us in a taxi). For those planning a visit or layover, you need at least one full day to see the main sights, and two are preferable. This post details where we stayed, what we saw, and where we ate, plus a few practical tips for visiting Nairobi, Kenya!

Nairobi, Kenya, the opening image of our long weekend in the city

Welcome to Nairobi, Kenya!

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A Weekend in Doha En Route to the Maldives!

14/02/202430/06/2026wareontheglobe Leave a comment

On a recent trip to the Maldives, Dan and I spent a few days in Doha, Qatar en route. We selected Doha because (1) you have to connect when traveling to the Maldives from the New York area and (2) we have already been to Dubai and Abu Dhabi (the other two big connection spots in the Middle East – the other connection option is Europe). We enjoyed our weekend stay, but we are not in a rush to return to Doha, simply because we didn’t find too, too much to do, and it was very reminiscent of a less exciting Dubai. That being said, the people of Doha were lovely, we were treated very well in Doha, and I would have no problem stopping over in Doha again if the time/price was best (its just not the most exciting IMO). This post details what we did in Doha during our weekend getaway!

Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar – one of Doha’s best activities for tourists.

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Thali Restaurant, Cape Town: Excellent Indian Fare!

09/02/202430/06/2026wareontheglobe 1 Comment

Thali Restaurant, Cape Town, South Africa.

I first went to Cape Town back in 2015, and I really wanted to eat at Chefs Warehouse, a no-reservation restaurant Anthony Bourdain had raved about on one of his shows. We sadly missed Chefs Warehouse on that trip, and the original is now closed. BUT (!!), the owners have expanded their empire and opened several restaurants since in and around Cape Town. I obviously looked into them and discovered that one is an Indian restaurant, one of my favorite cuisines. Named Thali, which is a complete Indian meal with numerous dishes, I made it a mission to dine there on our extended trip to Cape Town.

Thali menu.

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Eating Our Way Though Cape Town, South Africa!

07/02/202422/06/2026wareontheglobe 2 Comments

As Dan and I are preparing to return on safari next month (verrry exciting!), I am finally finishing up my posts from our last safari trip in South Africa. This post reviews a delicious food and history tour that we took through Cape Town, South Africa. The tour was truly great and a highlight of our time in Cape Town! If you cannot make the tour, each spot is worthy of a visit on its own.

Cape Town from Table Mountain.

And quick back ground, Dan and I spent almost two weeks in South Africa, spending five nights on safari near Kruger National Park and four in Cape Town, one of the two most beautiful cities I have ever seen (the other being Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). In Cape Town, we toured Cape Point, went on a wine tour in Stellenbosh, and spent the better part of a day on a food tour exploring Cape Town’s city center and Bo-Kaap neighborhoods.

Dan & I in Bo-Kaap.

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Wine Tasting in Türkiye? Who knew!

30/01/202430/06/2026wareontheglobe 1 Comment

Wine tasting at Turasan Wine House, Cappadocia, Türkiye.

I did not think my summer Tükiye trip would be one for wine tasting, particularly since alcohol is not big in Turkish culture and many restaurants, especially more traditional ones, don’t even serve wine. Knowing all this, I was quite surprised when I found a Turkish wine tour in Cappadocia. I immediately booked it.