A review of the Panoramic View Hotel in Lalibela, Ethiopia the trip Horn of Africa Tour. Highlights Incredible valley views. Traditional and international cuisine. Ethiopian experiences. Onsite tour guides. Great service and staff. Background The Panoramic View Hotel is a relatively new hotel with some of the best views in Lalibela, a town some call … Continue reading Experience: Panoramic View Hotel, Lalibela, Ethiopia
A review of the Hotel Bláfell in Breiðdalsvík, Iceland the trip Circling Iceland. Highlights Service oriented family run hotel. Family friendly atmosphere. Beautiful views of mountains and bay. Relaxing sauna. Background Hotel Bláfell is a quaint little boutique hotel along the Eastern coast of Iceland. Fridrik Arnason, Hildur Hafsteinsdottir and their family still run the … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Bláfell, Breiðdalsvík, Iceland
A review of the Pestana Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Fantastic location with incredible views. Trendy hotspot for nightlife. Exclusive spa experiences and rooftop pool. Safe and secure. Background Pestana Caracas has quickly become one of the trendiest hotels in the city since opening in 2008. With 195 rooms … Continue reading Experience: Pestana Caracas, Venezuela
A review of the Holiday Inn Andorra in Andorra La Vella, Andorra on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Holiday Inn quality and comfort. Central location with free shuttle to the ski resort. Comfortable private event rooms. Specially designed activities and play rooms for children Great indoor pool and fitness center on-site. Background The … Continue reading Experience: Holiday Inn Andorra
Climbing Mount Cameroon, the highest mountain in west and central Africa during the tour Wandering West Africa. The highest mountain in Western Africa is an active volcano right off the western shore of Cameroon. The last eruption was in 2012 and another one is due soon. At 4,020 m or 13,255 ft, it rises above the … Continue reading Climbing Mount Cameroon
From the top of Mount Cameroon to the reclusive state of Equatorial Guinea, this week in Wandering West Africa. The week started with a two day climb of Mount Cameroon, the highest mountain in the west of Africa. I’ll have a specific post about this adventurous activity this week, though I can say that even … Continue reading From Central Africa’s Top to Most Mysterious
A review of the Mantenga Lodge in Ezulwini, Swaziland on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Natural setting in the Ezulwini valley with mountain views. Convenient location for tourism. Splendid restaurant. Great management and friendly staff. Experience Mantenga Lodge is surrounded by lush green woodland and magnificent mountain views. This owner run property … Continue reading Experience: Mantenga Lodge, Ezulwini
Cape Town highlights of top sights and activities on The South of Africa Tour. Cape Town is one of the most well known and touristy cities in the south of Africa and with good reason. The city and it’s surroundings provide for activities and adventures to satisfy all tastes. On my trip to the city … Continue reading Cape Town Highlights
A review of the Divani Meteora Hotel in Kalambaka, Greece on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Fantastic views from the base of Meteora. Great facilities including spa, indoor and outdoor pool. Massive event room. Experience The Divani Meteora Hotel is part of the Divani Collection of luxury hotels in Greece and was the … Continue reading Experience: Divani Meteora Hotel, Kalambaka
A review of the Acropole Delphi Hotel in Delphi on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Beautiful unobstructed views over the valley. Centrally located in walking distance of main sights. Friendly family-run service. Rich local history. Experience Delphi is a city literally steeped in mythology. Once called “the center of the world” and the … Continue reading Experience: Acropole Delphi Hotel