Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil A review of Hotel Club Francés in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a two night stay. Highlights Historic building with antique accents. Excellent personalized service. Luxurious and spacious rooms. Centrally located in the Recoleta neighborhood. Experience Traveling with a friend to Buenos Aires, … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Club Frances
Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil Planning and a rough itinerary of a crazy tour of South America with stops in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. Bringing the country count from 64 to 70! Three days off the plane from last last tour through North Africa, … Continue reading Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil
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
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A review of Hilton Alger on a stay during a tour of Algeria. Highlights Peaceful beachside location. Great service, concierge and reception. Complementary airport shuttle. Outdoor pool and tennis court. Experience Ranked #2 (trip advisor) in the five star luxury hotel category for Algiers, I … Continue reading Experience: Hilton Alger
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A single day trip to Algeria, visiting the Tipaza Ruins and the capital Algiers with stops at Port de BouHaroun, Notre Dame d’Afrique, the Casbah, the Great Mosque of Algiers, the Ketchaoua Mosque, the Grand Post Office, Le Jardin d’Essai du Hamma, and the Monument … Continue reading Algiers and Tipaza, Algeria
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
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A day exploring Tunis and Carthage by private car with visits to the ruins of Carthage (Museum and the Acropolium – St. Louis Cathedral, Roman Theater, Amphitheater, Roman Villas, and Antonine Baths), The Residence Tunis, Bardo Museum, and Sidi Bou Said. Coming from Casablanca, my … Continue reading Tunis and Carthage
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A review of Riad Alya for a single night stay during a stay in Fez, Morocco. Highlights Opulent rooms and suites are an attraction in themselves. Courtesy friendly service and management. High terrace with incredible view over the old city. In house restaurant and spa … Continue reading Experience: Ryad Alya
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Continuing the trip from Marrakech to Fez by train. Visiting the Mellah, Ibn Danan Synagogue, Dar el-Makhzen, Karaouine Mosque and University, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Museum, Chouwara Tanneries, Merenid Tombs, Borj Nord, and staying at two different riad accommodations. To get to Fez, we were recommended … Continue reading Fez
Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in country 61, Portugal. Touring the main sites of the capital Lisbon in a day with stops at St. George’s Castle, Palace Square, Jeronimos Monastery, and Belem Tower. Travel to Portugal With an evening flight from Newark, I arrived in Porto for a short … Continue reading Lisbon The City of Seven Hills