A list of my the top ten hotels of 2014 I’ve stayed in around the world! While spending almost 50% of my year traveling, I’ve stayed in many different accommodations around the world. Here is a list of my favorite top ten hotel experiences in 2014 and not all of them are from my Top … Continue reading Top Ten Hotels of 2014
A tour of the Maasai Mara to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. After touring Nairobi, we were off to one of the main attractions of Kenya, the Maasai Mara. Named after the indigenous tribes of the area, the park was established in 1961 as a wildlife sanctuary and … Continue reading The Maasai Mara
A review of Sarova Stanley, Nairobi, Kenya during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Elegant historic property. Classic opulent rooms and facilities. Central location in downtown Nairobi. Well trained and take charge staff. Experience Tracing back to 1902, the Stanley is a landmark as Kenya’s first luxury hotel. The property has become a legend … Continue reading Experience: Sarova Stanley, Nairobi
Arriving in Kenya and taking a tour of the top sights of Nairobi on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. After climbing Kilimanjaro and doing the safari circuit, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro we were headed to Kenya. From Arusha they had an international bus directly to the capital. It left early in the morning … Continue reading Nairobi the Capital of Kenya
A review of Sarova Mara Game Camp in the Maasai Mara Reserve, Kenya during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Amazing luxury for a self-sufficient property in the middle of the Mara. Extremely friendly and compassionate service team. Safari with a real Maasai tribe member in a decked out Land Cruiser. Multiple dining options … Continue reading Experience: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Maasai Mara
A review of Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Modern hotel located in Nairobi’s diplomatic district next to the Village Market. Luxurious boutique hotel with five-star facilities and rooms. State of the art facilities include a helipad. Well informed and professional staff. Experience After completing our safari in … Continue reading Experience: Tribe Hotel, Nairobi
An itinerary and planning for “The Great Eastern Summer”, a trip of a lifetime, across three continents and over thirty countries. With three months open for travel my friend Bill and I were set to do some serious exploring. We would start in Africa, go on safari and climb Mount Kilimanjaro, then venture into the … Continue reading The Great Eastern Summer