Exploring the ghost town of Kolmanskop on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. In the early 1900s diamonds were found by a railway worker which lead to a town being established to mine the diamonds. Due to the riches created by the industry, the settlement became a state of the … Continue reading Kolmanskop Ghost Town of Namibia
A review of the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre in Swakopmund, Namibia on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Historic building and site in Swakopmund. Unique dining experiences. Casino and Cinemas. Located near sea and desert in center of town. Background The Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre is in the unique town of … Continue reading Experience: Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre, Namibia
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India India Day 11 and 12 – Archery and a tour of Suryagarh followed by a camel ride at the Sam Sand Dunes of the Thar Desert. Ending the day on the 18 hour Jaisalmer Delhi Express Train. The last day at Suryagarh was bittersweet. I … Continue reading Camel Ride in the Thar Desert
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India India Day 9 and 10 – Arriving in Jaisalmer and staying at the magnificent Suryagarh with a show and dinner in the garden on the first night. Visiting the main sites of Jaisalmer, including Jaisalmer Fort, Bada Bagh, and Lodurva jain temple, followed by a … Continue reading Jaisalmer The Golden City
Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Day 6: Visiting the ancient capital, Karakorum, trekking in the semi-gobi desert and a smelly camel ride! Sleeping in a ger was not as comfortable as I had originally hoped. As the structure is simply set up on the ground there is no seal to the outside … Continue reading Karakorum Day Trip and a Camel Ride
Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia Exploring the mysterious and fabled Mongolia and celebrating country 50! “I’m a flail of god, if you had not committed great sins, god would not have sent a punishment like me upon you..!” – Genghis Khan, Genghis Khan’s Rules for (Warriors) Writers In the 13th century, the … Continue reading Following the Footsteps of Genghis Khan – Mongolia