Passing through Livingstone, Zambia and taking a Zambezi river cruise on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Named after the famous British explorer, David Livingstone, the town is the center of tourism for Zambia due to the Victoria Falls and safari options. This small city is rapidly developing as tourism … Continue reading Livingstone and the Great Zambezi
Visiting Kasane, Botswana and discovering the vast variety of wildlife in the vicinity on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Kasane is a small city in Botswana near the “Four Corners” of Africa. It serves as a gateway to Botswana’s parks like in Chobe National Park and neighboring attractions like … Continue reading Kasane and Chobe National Park
A review of the Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa in Kasane, Botswana on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Rooms and facilities built around nature. Located on the bank of the Chobe River and near the Chobe Game Reserve. Only hotel in Kasane with a 9-hole golf course. Extremely friendly and hands-on … Continue reading Experience: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa, Botswana
A review of the Kempinski Hotel River Park in Bratislava, Slovakia on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Luxurious interiors and rooms. Located right on the Danube River. Top floor spa and gym. Classic and modern restaurants. Experience The Kempinski Hotel River Park is consistently ranked as one of the best hotels in Slovakia. … Continue reading Experience: Kempinski Hotel River Park, Bratislava
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
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil Touring the top sights of Buenos Aires in two days including visits to La Recoleta Cemetery, Floralis Generica, Teatro Colón, Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero, San Telmo, and La Boca. Sampling the nightlife and restaurants of the city as well. The capital … Continue reading Buenos Aires in Two Days
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A morning in Dusseldorf exploring some tourist sights including on a long layover. Dusseldorf, a German state capital sits right on the Rhine River and is famous for its international business, finance, carnival, fine arts, beer, and cartwheeling. Yes, cartwheeling. Apparently this dates back to … Continue reading Dusseldorf
Tairona Inca: Colombia and Peru in 2 Weeks Day 8 – 10: Hiking the scenic Lares Trek to get off the beaten path. Finding ourselves completely unprepared for the challenging hike primarily due to the effects of high altitude. Experiencing the local culture, villages, wildlife, and nature. Taking in breathtaking views the entire trek. Today … Continue reading The Lares Trek Peru
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India India Day 3 – A day in Kochi with a visit to Crafter’s, Paradesi Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace in Jew Town followed by Santa Cruz Basilica and a Kerala backwaters tour. Then ending the day exploring the seaside with the Chinese Fishing Nets, the night … Continue reading Backwaters and Jew Town in Laid Back Kochi
Four Countries in 2 Weeks: Turkey, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India India Day 2 – A midnight tour of Mumbai on a layover to see the Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and have a nightcap. Mumbai The largest city in India and the 4th largest in the world, Mumbai, previously Bombay, was a city … Continue reading Mumbai at Midnight