Starting the Horn of Africa Tour with a layover in Zurich. My first stop on the Horn of Africa tour was a long layover in Zurich. I visited Switzerland when I was younger and a day tour an ideal way to refresh my memory and allow me to pick up a missing tourist shirt. The … Continue reading Day Layover in Zurich
Planning a very last minute trip to the Horn of Africa to visit Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, and South Sudan. After an intense summer in Italy, Malta, and Iceland, I had a brief week back in the US before deciding on taking a last minute journey. My friend Chris will partially joining me for … Continue reading Horn of Africa Tour
Touring Bahrain in a day to see the top sights of the country including Manama, the National Museum, the Grand Mosque, the Souk, Bahrain Fort, Bahrain Grand Prix, the Tree of Life and the Burial Mounds on the Perusing the Persian Gulf tour. Journey Coming from Oman, I arrived in Bahrain in the evening. The … Continue reading Bahrain in a Day
A review of the Hotel Majestic Barrière in Cannes, France on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights The place to see and be seen in Cannes. Impeccable traditional French cuisine in the signature Fouquet’s Cannes. Fine luxurious interiors and facilities. Private beach and jetty. Heated outdoor pool heated and a stunning spa. Background The … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Majestic Barrière, France
A review of the Hilton Kuwait Resort in Kuwait City, Kuwait on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Extensive private beach area. Excellent service for a large resort. Great selection of fine and casual dining. Stunning facilities for individuals and large groups. Revitalizing spa and fitness center. Background Hilton Kuwait Resort has created a … Continue reading Experience: Hilton Kuwait Resort, Kuwait City
Touring Oman in two days focusing on Muscat and the historic forts on the first stop of the trip, Perusing the Persian Gulf. The Journey Oman was the start of my Perusing the Persian Gulf tour which would bring me around the Persian Gulf towards Iran and finally Azerbaijan. Coming from New York I had … Continue reading The Sultanate of Oman in Two Days
A review of the Pagua Bay House in Marigot, Dominica the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Beachfront property with sweeping views of the bay. Relaxed dining atmosphere serving an international menu. Infinity pool overlooking sea. Jungle and nature activities easily accessible from the hotel. Background Pagua Bay House is a fairly new boutique hotel … Continue reading Experience: Pagua Bay House, Marigot, Dominica
A review of the The Domain Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Elite social club atmosphere. Wide selection of restaurants and bars. Personalized spa experience. Excellent service oriented staff. Central location with incredible views. Background The Domain Bahrain has taken down the social walls of traditional hotels and focused … Continue reading Experience: The Domain Bahrain, Manama
Trip planning and overview of the trip Circling Iceland where I take a weeklong road trip around country 136. Ah Iceland… The name evokes images of steaming hot springs among snowcapped mountains lit by an aurora borealis. With a unique natural environment combining lava fields, mountains, glaciers, and sea, Iceland has been high on my … Continue reading Circling Iceland
A review of the Grand Hyatt Muscat in Muscat, Oman on the trip Perusing the Persian Gulf. Highlights Centrally located in one of the best neighborhoods and near attractions. Resort like pool and beach space. Luxurious rooms and facilities. Award winning restaurants. Lavish banquet and conference facilities. Background The Grand Hyatt is a symbol of … Continue reading Experience: Grand Hyatt Muscat, Oman