Finding a way to physically sneak into Nauru, country 174, without a visa on the Pacifying the Pacific adventure. My original plan to visit the tiny country of Nauru was to fly from Tarawa stay for 5 days and catch the next flight out to the Marshall Islands. Unfortunately while processing my visa, I got … Continue reading Nauru
A review of the Radisson Blu Dakar in Dakar, Senegal the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Luxurious rooms and amenities. Great location on the coast and near sights. Friendly and accommodating service. Delectable restaurants and bars. Background The Radisson Blu Dakar has some of the most idyllic views along the peninsula. The hotel has won … Continue reading Experience: Radisson Blu Dakar, Senegal
A review of the Hilton Addis Ababa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia the trip Horn of Africa Tour. Highlights Hilton quality in rooms and facilities. Geothermally heated outdoor pool. Popular bars and restaurants for fine dining . Extensive hotel grounds with many activities onsite. Conference facilities ideal for business. Background The Hilton Addis Ababa is one … Continue reading Experience: Hilton Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A couple of days on the tiny island of Tuvalu during the trip, Pacifying the Pacific. What can I say about Tuvalu, one of the smallest countries in the world? When you see it from the air on the landing approach you think, this can’t be a country. Barely larger than a resort island, this … Continue reading Tuvalu
A review of the Radisson Blu Addis Ababa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia the trip Horn of Africa Tour. Highlights Conveniently located in the city center. Delicious cuisine including a great breakfast buffet. Radisson Blu’s modern and functional rooms and facilities. Conference facilities ideal for business. Background The Radisson Blu Addis Ababa has become quite the … Continue reading Experience: Radisson Blu Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A review of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan, Italy the trip Horn of Africa Tour. Highlights Opulent rooms and luxury branded decor Central location next to the train station and business district. Fine cuisine and elegant bars. Unique high-end spa facilities. Background The Excelsior Hotel Gallia officially opened its doors in February 1932 when … Continue reading Experience: Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Milan, Italy
A review of the Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown in Guyana the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Beautiful ocean front location. Modern luxurious facilities and rooms. Connected indoor and outdoor pool. Indoor and outdoor fine dining. State-of-the-art conference and event facilities. Background Georgetown is one of those fantastic places on the coast where the Demerara … Continue reading Experience: Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown, Guyana
This week on Wandering West Africa I visit the top sights of Lagos, Nigeria, take a trip to N’Djamena, Chad through Morocco and visit the main sights of N’Djamena. Nigeria Immigration Coming from Cape Verde, via Morocco, I arrived in Lagos in the early morning. Nigeria was a big accomplishment for me, because I had … Continue reading Nigeria and Chad
This week on Wandering West Africa, Another Night in Cameroon, Arriving in Congo, Angola Visa in Brazzaville Congo, Chad Visa in Brazzaville Congo, Sightseeing Brazzaville, Ferry from Congo to the DRC, Angola Visa in Kinshasa DRC, Flight from DRC to Angola and Sightseeing Luanda. This week has been hectic, exhausting, but overall a success. Another … Continue reading The Congo, DRC and Angola
Visiting Djibouti, the first African country on the Horn of Africa Tour and discovering its unknown natural beauty and strategic importance. Stepping out of the plane in Djibouti the first thing I noticed was the extreme heat and humidity. Sweat almost immediately started forming on my brow. Entering the airport is the immigration check. Chris … Continue reading Djibouti the Strategic State