Africa articles

Namibia’s nomadic Himba
Travelers' Intercom, August 2009 issue.
The 12-day Namibia safari “Hidden Tribes of Kaokoland” that we took Sept. 27-Oct. 7, 2008, was inexpensive and perfectly put together.

Ghana goodie
Travelers' Intercom, July 2009 issue.
Marlene Smith’s great article on Ghana (May ’09, pg. 6) included “A Guide to the Cuisine,” and that brought to mind a favorite recipe shared with us by missionary friends who served in Ghana for 13 years.

Stepping into the past on an independent journey to East Africa
Features, June 2009 issue.

Getting an introduction to the specialized crafts of Ghana
Features, May 2009 issue.

The Blue Train
Travelers' Intercom, May 2009 issue.

Among the Datooga in Tanzania
Travelers' Intercom, May 2009 issue.
My husband, Colin, and I had a fantastic adventure in Tanzania and Kenya, Jan. 7-Feb. 7, 2008, one that began with a casual invitation from David, a missionary sponsored by our church: “Would you like to come to Africa to visit our mission work?”

Travel Tidbits
Travel Tidbits, April 2009 issue.
Being in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, is always rewarding, with its kind, smiling, hospitable people; enchanting live gamelan music; tantalizing dance performances (especially those at the ARMA [Agung Rai Museum of Art] on Sunday nights); bright green rice fields; museum-quality shopping; vibrant marke

Touring the ‘imperial cities’ of Morocco
Features, April 2009 issue.

Dental coverage lacking
Travelers' Intercom, April 2009 issue.
I took a tour of Morocco with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) in April ’08. It had many excellent features, including a special guide. During the post-trip extension to Marrakech, two days before we were to leave, I fell while climbing to see a waterfall.

Three days in Johannesburg
Travelers' Intercom, April 2009 issue.
Prior to a 3-week tour of Botswana, Zambia and South Africa, my husband, Maurice, and I flew in three days early to Johannesburg and met our guides, Gill and Graham Maskell of Africa 2000 Tours (P.O.