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August 1, 2015September 29, 2018 By Earth's Pilgrim

Visit Brighton – Beauty of a Pebble Beach

The closest seafront/beach and one of my all-time favorites in England is the Pebble beaches of Brighton. A quick getaway south of London and you reach this magnificent beach town of Brighton….

July 26, 2015September 29, 2018 By Earth's Pilgrim

Visit Scottish Highlands – Highland Lochs, Glens and Scotch Whisky

Scottish Highlands are quite famous for this unparalleled beauty and untouched nature.We started early leaving Edinburgh and travelling north crossing the Forth road bridge to enter Fife. Travelling north, the scenery changes from the rolling farmland of the lowlands to forested hills and mountains as you approach the highland fault line…

June 22, 2015May 4, 2023 By Earth's Pilgrim

Travel Zanzibar – Travel Guide, Tips and Inspiration

After a gruelling/amazing Kilimanjaro Trek and watching the wildlife on the dusty plains of Serengeti – all that we needed was some place to unwind and what better than the beautiful island of Zanzibar….

June 20, 2015October 22, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

A few hour’s drive after an amazing experience in Serengeti, we reached the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It’s the home of the Ngorongoro crater and the ‘Big 5’. This is the best place to see how humans and wildlife can live in harmony. Herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse these plains, alongside the livestock of semi-nomadic Massai’s. It is considered one of the world’s most “unchanged wildlife sanctuaries”….

June 19, 2015October 22, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Visit Serengeti – The Lions of Serengeti

After two great days at the Serengeti, we were simply left spell bound by this place. Having travelled to so many destinations I was now very much comfortable in saying – this is the best place I’ve ever been to….

June 18, 2015October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Visit Serengeti – The Cheetahs of Serengeti

After a brilliant first day at Serengeti, the hopes were all high. We had an excellent overnight stay in the bush in a tented camp.I was always on the lookout for the most elusive cat – The Cheetah. These shy cats are really hard to spot and have always given me a run for my money. What would happen this time around….

June 17, 2015October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Serengeti Safari – Experience Wildlife of Africa

No trip to Tanzania can be deemed complete without visiting the bush. The plains of Serengeti are one of the best places on planet Earth for game safaris and spotting the Big Five. We had done the hard bit of our Tanzania Journey i.e.. Hiking Kilimanjaro and it was now time to explore the wilderness – get close to nature – something I was eagerly waiting for…..

June 16, 2015October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Kilimanjaro Descent – Uhuru Peak to Marangu gate

Having conquered Kili it was time to return down to the base. This isnt as easy as it sounds as the depleting oxygen and the steep decline makes it quite hard.Join us as well start the descend to Horombo and back to Marangu gate….

June 15, 2015October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Kilimanjaro Day 4 – Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

The final push to conquer the Roof of Africa – Mount Kilimanjaro.We were awakened at 23:00 and were asked to gear up.Multiple layers of thermals, headlamps, thermal socks, gloves etc. and a lot of will power and we were all set. All the preparation and discussion over the months and this was the moment of truth. Will we conquer the summit by sun rise….

June 14, 2015October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Kilimanjaro Day 3 – Horombo Hut to Kibo hut

With our confidence at new highs we head into one of the toughest days till now. Join us as we head from Horombo hut to Kibo base camp at an altitude of 4703m. The hot African sun and walking through the ‘Saddle’ – barren plain of alpine desert is the most challenging moments of our hike…

June 13, 2015October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Kilimanjaro Day 2 – Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

After a good start on Day 1 we continue with our hike filled with determination as the Kili peaks sneaks at us from a distance. Join us as we continue our trek from Mandara Huts to Horombo huts at an altitude of 3720m traversing the moorland vegetation. Join us…..

June 12, 2015October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Kilimanjaro Day 1 – Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Join us as we start our hike up to the Roof of Africa – Mount Kilimanjaro. Today we start from the Marangu gate and trek all the way to Mandara hut at an Altitude of 2700m traversing beautiful rain forests. Join us….

June 11, 2015September 28, 2018 By Earth's Pilgrim

Tipping on Kilimanjaro – How much to tip guides/porters

One of the biggest question which always lingers in everyone’s mind when hiking Kilimanjaro is – Tipping at Kilimanjaro i.e. “How much do I tip the Porters/Guides”, “Is it more or less”. Hope I can help with this dilemma…

June 10, 2015September 28, 2018 By Earth's Pilgrim

Kilimanjaro Packing List – Kit and Clothes for Kilimanjaro

Hiking Kilimanjaro is a mind bogglingly daunting task – physically and mentally. However, there is one other thing which adds to all this stress while you prepare to conquer Kili and that is “What to take and wear while hiking Kilimanjaro”. Having done all the research and successfully hiked Kili – here is a comprehensive list….

November 6, 2014September 28, 2018 By Earth's Pilgrim

Day trip from London – Biking in New Forest

Summer had set in and we had to do the most of it while it lasts. New Forest in the south of England includes one of the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest in the heavily populated south east of England. Join us for a Perfect Day trip from London, Biking in New forest, away from…

September 20, 2014October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Visit Cairo – Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and River Nile Cruise

Read the entire Series – Travel to Egypt. On our last day at Cairo, we wanted to explore the city itself. The best way to travel around in Cairo is to use the cab – instead of booking with the hotel, just walk out and wave one down. They are quite cheap that way. Visit…

September 19, 2014October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Must See Attractions in Luxor : Tutankhamun, Karnak, Nile and more Mysteries

Read the entire Series – Travel to Egypt. Luxor was one of the off beaten destination I wanted to visit as part of our Egypt tour (Read more). Having seen quite a lot of documentaries on Discovery and Nat Geo about Tutankhamun and its linked mysteries – this place fascinated me like never before. So…

September 18, 2014October 6, 2022 By Earth's Pilgrim

Visit the Great Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx

Read the entire Series – Travel to Egypt. After an amazing visit to Memphis and Sakkara (Click here), we made our way to the world famous Giza Pyramids. This was a dream come true having seen it a thousand times on TV and studied about it in school; I was finally here. Visit the Great…