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Experience: Kvosin Downtown Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland

January 21, 2016Boutique, Europe, Hotel Experiences, Icelandbar, cafe, hotel, island, lake, sea, tour, volcanoDavid

A review of the Kvosin Downtown Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland the trip Circling Iceland. Highlights Central location in Reykjavik. Playful and humorous atmosphere. Apartment style rooms. Tasty local cafe attached. Background Kvosin Downtown Hotel was recently opened in 2013 after undergoing massive renovations tailored to fit the modern traveler. The building itself dates back to … Continue reading Experience: Kvosin Downtown Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland →

Experience: Kapok Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad

January 15, 2016Boutique, Central America / Caribbean, Hotel Experiences, Trinidad and Tobagobar, Carnival, gym, hotel, island, park, pool, restaurantDavid

A review of the Kapok Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Great central location close to major attractions. Range of restaurants and cuisine. Outdoor pool and garden area. Beautiful event spaces for large party sizes. Background This year the Kapok Hotel is celebrating its 45th anniversary. What … Continue reading Experience: Kapok Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad →

Experience: Sugar Reef, Bequia

December 8, 2015Boutique, Central America / Caribbean, Hotel Experiences, Reviews, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesbar, Beach, forest, garden, grove, hotel, island, pool, reef, restaurant, sea, yachtDavid

A review of the Sugar Reef Bequia in Bequia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Historic buildings converted to a luxury boutique. Dine on locally grown food and freshly-caught seafood. Secluded locale from the top of the mountain and to a private beach. Next door to over 600 … Continue reading Experience: Sugar Reef, Bequia →

Paradises of Sao Tome and Cape Verde

December 6, 2015Adventures, Africa, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principebar, Beach, Cape Verde, church, fort, hotel, island, monastery, museum, plantation, Praia, Sao Tome and Principe, sea, tourDavid

This week on Wandering West Africa, Sightseeing Sao Tome, Flight to Cape Verde, Sightseeing Cape Verde, and Flight to Lagos via Casablanca. Sao Tome Sightseeing Stepping off the plane in Sao Tome by feeling the wind and air, I knew I was near the sea. The immigration process was a breeze. They must be used … Continue reading Paradises of Sao Tome and Cape Verde →

Experience: Maca Bana Resort, St. George, Grenada

December 1, 20154 Star, Boutique, Central America / Caribbean, Grenada, Hotel Experiences, Resort, ReviewsBeach, diving, garden, hiking, island, pool, resort, restaurant, sea, spa, villa, yogaDavid

A review of the Maca Bana Resort in St. George, Grenada on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Exclusive eco-friendly villas. Beachside dining. Pristine beaches with nature hikes and world class diving. Tailored service. Personalized spa and yoga sessions. Background Maca Bana Resort is nestled on the Southwestern tip of Grenada along Magazine Beach. … Continue reading Experience: Maca Bana Resort, St. George, Grenada →

Mahe Island of the Seychelles

March 22, 2015Adventures, Africa, SeychellesBeach, capital, island, mahe, memorial, museum, restaurant, seychelles, tour, UNESCO, world heritageDavid

Exploring the sights of Mahe Island, the main island of the Seychelles and the location of the capital, Victoria, on The South of Africa Tour. Mahé is the largest island of the Seychelles in terms of population and size. The majority of estimated 80,000 inhabitants live around the capital city of Victoria. Mahé was a … Continue reading Mahe Island of the Seychelles →

Praslin and La Digue islands of Seychelles

March 21, 2015Adventures, Africa, SeychellesBeach, bird, boat, ferry, island, la digue, praslin, restaurant, seychelles, spider, tortoise, tourDavid

Arriving in and exploring the diverse country of the Seychelles with an island hopping tour of Praslin and La Digue islands on The South of Africa Tour. From Madagascar, I made a roundtrip journey to the Seychelles to sample what I thought would be a Maldives kind of resort island. I was very wrong. The … Continue reading Praslin and La Digue islands of Seychelles →

Antigua and Barbuda

March 30, 2014Adventures, Antigua and Barbuda, Central America / Caribbeanbar, Beach, bird, catamaran, cocktail, flight, fort, hotel, island, mountain, pelican, pool, reef, restaurantDavid

Antigua and Barbuda: A weekend getaway to Antigua and Barbuda at Blue Waters and a visit to Fort James and the capital St. John. The weekend before the start of my Atlas North trip, I somehow ended up taking a spontaneous trip to Antigua. The opportunity was there and I couldn’t help but grab it. … Continue reading Antigua and Barbuda →

Lake Titicaca at Puno Peru

January 12, 2014Adventures, Peru, South Americabirds, birthday, boat, fish, island, kayak, lake, restaurant, row boat, tour, villageDavid

Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 13: Spending a day at Lake Titicaca with a visit to the Uros Floating Islands, a rowboat and kayak ride around the lake admiring the wildlife and relaxing at Titilaka hotel. Lake Titicaca, translated as “Rock Puma” for its shape, is the largest lake in South … Continue reading Lake Titicaca at Puno Peru →

Palma Royale Introduces Luxury to Backpacker Bocas

May 11, 2013Adventures, Central America / Caribbean, Hotel Experiences, PanamaBeach, hotel, island, reviewDavid

Coast of Riches: A Journey Through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama My experience at Palma Royale during our one night stay in Bocas del Toro. Highlights Luxurious and spacious rooms with ocean views. Friendly and helpful reception. Central location, right on the main Bocas town strip. Experience We made it to Palma Royale in the … Continue reading Palma Royale Introduces Luxury to Backpacker Bocas →

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