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
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
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 review of Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa Yasmine Hammamet for a weekend stay during a tour of Tunisia. Highlights Opulent 5 star property, rooms, and facilities. Immense and luxurious onsite spa with a large selection of treatments. Excellent professional and friendly staff throughout the resort. … Continue reading Experience: Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa Yasmine Hammamet