A review of the Novotel Orisha Cotonou Hotel in Benin from the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Tranquil views of sea and greenery. Safe and secure compound. Modern and sleek room designs. Professional service. Background Novotel Orisha Cotonou Hotel is located in the capital and largest city of Benin in a secure compound along with … Continue reading Experience: Novotel Orisha Cotonou, Benin
A review of the Hotel Palm Beach in Lome, Togo from the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Stunning city views. Excellent downtown location. Safe and professional establishment. High level outdoor pool and bar. Background Hotel Palm Beach is a 4 star property right on the main road of downtown Lome next to the sea. Built … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Palm Beach, Togo
Finding a way to physically sneak into Nauru, country 174, without a visa on the Pacifying the Pacific adventure. My original plan to visit the tiny country of Nauru was to fly from Tarawa stay for 5 days and catch the next flight out to the Marshall Islands. Unfortunately while processing my visa, I got … Continue reading Nauru
Visiting Djibouti, the first African country on the Horn of Africa Tour and discovering its unknown natural beauty and strategic importance. Stepping out of the plane in Djibouti the first thing I noticed was the extreme heat and humidity. Sweat almost immediately started forming on my brow. Entering the airport is the immigration check. Chris … Continue reading Djibouti the Strategic State
Visiting the main sights of Swakopmund and exploring the Skeleton Coast on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. The fourth largest city in Namibia was started in 1892 as a German harbor. Eventually the British took over and transferred the harbor activities to Walvis Bay. The town then started to … Continue reading Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast
A drive from Swaziland to Lesotho and visits to the main sights of the Maseru and the Kome Cave Dwellings on The South of Africa Tour. Lesotho is another landlocked state in South Africa that happens to be a kingdom like Swaziland. Previously known as Basutoland, the country was a British protectorate and later achieved … Continue reading The Kingdom of Lesotho
A review of Roca Golf Hotel in Bujumbura, Burundi during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Modern hotel with clean and comfortable rooms. Located only a short drive from the airport and downtown Bujumbura. Situated on the best golf course in town. Multiple facilities available including a swimming pool, restaurant, and spa. Experience When … Continue reading Experience: Roca Golf Hotel, Bujumbura
A review of Tribe Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Modern hotel located in Nairobi’s diplomatic district next to the Village Market. Luxurious boutique hotel with five-star facilities and rooms. State of the art facilities include a helipad. Well informed and professional staff. Experience After completing our safari in … Continue reading Experience: Tribe Hotel, Nairobi
A review of Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania during the trip, The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Vast property set on 9 green acres close to downtown Arusha. Luxurious international five-star facilities and rooms. Complete facilities with outdoor pool, spa, gym, shops and restaurants. Proud, professional, and service oriented staff. Experience As a center for … Continue reading Experience: Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A day tour visiting the ancient cities of Kairouan and El Djem. Stopping by the Yasmine Hammamet marina and new medina. The world’s third most important Islamic center and the most well preserved Roman amphitheater can be visited in a single day. I opted to … Continue reading Kairouan and El Djem