You may have heard of the Marshall Islands during your high school history class as the place where the US tested nuclear bombs after WWII. The secret military activity occurred on Bikini Atoll (fun fact: this is where the modern swimwear is named after), which has since been designate a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The … Continue reading Exploring Majuro Atoll of the Marshall Islands
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
This week on Wandering West Africa I arrive in the Central African Republic, visit the top sights of Bangui, fly to Niger with a layover in Casablanca and visit the top sights of Niamey. Central African Republic Arriving in the morning I was definitely a bit nervous. Bangui has been struggling with violence for years and … Continue reading Central African Republic and Niger
A review of the Hotel Plaza Grande in Quito, Ecuador on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Historic property right in the central Plaza de la Independencia. Fine French inspired cuisine with live opera. Luxurious rooms and amenities. Highly personalized service. Background Hotel Plaza Grande is has been one of the most unique buildings … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Plaza Grande, Quito, Ecuador
Visiting the top sights of Bamako in a day on my trip to Mali during Wandering West Africa. This city has recently gotten much negative press due to a terrorist raid on the Radisson Blu Bamako which claimed over twenty lives. I was in the city only a couple of weeks prior and was really … Continue reading Bamako in a Day
A review of the Hyatt Regency Kiev in Ukraine on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Attentive and accommodating service. Luxurious rooms and facilities. Popular bar with panoramic views. Central location near tourist sights. Experience The Hyatt Regency Kiev is located in the heart of the city, walking distance to some of the best … Continue reading Experience: Hyatt Regency Kiev, Ukraine
A review of the Divota Apartment Hotel in Split, Croatia on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Luxury accommodation in historic buildings. Located in the pedestrian zone of Split’s Old City. Apartment style accommodations. Experience The Divota Apartment Hotel offers guests a chance to stay in a renovated room or apartment in a historic … Continue reading Experience: Divota Apartment Hotel, Split
Exploring Dar Es Salaam in a day, visiting the National Museum, Askari Monument, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and Azania Front Lutheran Church on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Dar Es Salaam, translated as “the harbor of peace” is the largest and most important city in Tanzania. Once the capital of the country, which is now … Continue reading Dar Es Salaam in a Day
Exploring the sights of Frankfurt in a couple of hours on a layover before heading for Zanzibar on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. The fifth largest city in Germany is also one of the most important financial centers in the world. Frankfurt has been called “Mainhattan” (combining Main River and Manhattan) partly due to … Continue reading Frankfurt on a Layover
The start of a weeklong journey through Cuba spending two days visiting the best sights in Havana on the trip Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Havana The capital and largest city of Cuba was founded in the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors. It is now a major tourist city with over a … Continue reading Havana, Cuba