Exploring Arusha and some of the top sights of the city and booking our hike to Kilimanjaro on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. The city with over half a million in population is the capital of the Arusha Region and a hub for tourists. Right at the base of Mount Meru, the major attractions … Continue reading Arusha the Tourist Hub
A review of the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Five Star international standard facilities and rooms. Located in the heart of Dar es Salaam. Best terrace in the city with sweeping sea views for parties and events. Professional and friendly multi-lingual staff. Experience … Continue reading Experience: Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro
Exploring Dar Es Salaam in a day, visiting the National Museum, Askari Monument, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and Azania Front Lutheran Church on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Dar Es Salaam, translated as “the harbor of peace” is the largest and most important city in Tanzania. Once the capital of the country, which is now … Continue reading Dar Es Salaam in a Day
Exploring the top sights of Zanzibar, Stone City and the magnificent beaches, during the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Once an independent country, Zanzibar is now a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania. The island is famous for its white sandy beaches and the historical Stone City. It also produces cloves, cinnamon, pepper, and nutmeg which has … Continue reading Exploring the Top Sights of Zanzibar
An experience at Next Paradise Boutique Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Located right on quiet white sandy beaches. Beautiful rooms and bathrooms steps away from the sand. Excellent fine-dining restaurant using local ingredients. Experience Zanzibar is famous for its white sandy beaches and has some prime locations situated … Continue reading Experience: Next Paradise Boutique Resort Zanzibar
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
An itinerary and planning for “The Great Eastern Summer”, a trip of a lifetime, across three continents and over thirty countries. With three months open for travel my friend Bill and I were set to do some serious exploring. We would start in Africa, go on safari and climb Mount Kilimanjaro, then venture into the … Continue reading The Great Eastern Summer
A journey through Cuba in a week visiting Vinales, Santa Clara, Cayo Santa Maria and Trinidad on the trip Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Itinerary Map
The start of a weeklong journey through Cuba spending two days visiting the best sights in Havana on the trip Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Havana The capital and largest city of Cuba was founded in the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors. It is now a major tourist city with over a … Continue reading Havana, Cuba
A review of the Sanctuary Cap Cana in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic from the trip Grand Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Highlights Pristine private pink sand beach. Well designed resort layout with pools and public beaches. Beautiful spacious suites and rooms. Experience Punta Cana is famous for its luxury all-inclusive resorts and … Continue reading Experience: Sanctuary Cap Cana, Punta Cana