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
Trip planning and overview of the trip A Long Malta Weekend where I tour country 135. In the Mediterranean just south of Sicily, is an exotic island that occasionally pops up in conversation as a great vacation destination. Malta. Three main islands make up one of Europe’s and the world’s smallest and most densely populated … Continue reading A Long Malta Weekend
Guest Post by Kyle Zuvella, thefarawayguide.com Today I outline the greatest travel hack of this generation: how to book 35,000-feet-in-the-air luxury for a fraction of the real cost. Learn the art of credit card churning and how to fly business class for far less than what you’d pay for the same economy ticket. The flying … Continue reading Fly Business Class For Under $100
Driving to Blantyre from Liwonde National Park and visiting the sights of the city to conclude the The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. After a safari in Lilongwe National Park I was headed to Blantyre, the commercial center of Malawi. I was glad to find my rental car untouched in … Continue reading A Drive to and Visit of Blantyre, Malawi
A review of the Protea Hotel Ryalls in Blantyre, Malawi on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Historic hotel the Malawi’s central business district. Modern and comfortable conference facilities. Upscale dining and cocktails. Relaxing outdoor swimming pool and garden. Background Protea Hotel Ryalls is an iconic name in Malawi. It is the only … Continue reading Experience: Protea Hotel Ryalls, Malawi
Taking several safaris in the Liwonde National Park on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Located on the east of the Shire River, the Liwonde National Park is famous for its diverse species of birds and animals such as antelope, elephants, crocodiles and a huge population of hippos. I had … Continue reading Liwonde National Park, Malawi
“How do you fund your travels?” This questions is by far the one I get asked the most when chatting with people around the world. Everyone wants to travel, but most believe it to be prohibitively expensive and difficult. Exotic destinations become a dream that is parked on a “bucket list”, often never realized. Travel … Continue reading How I Fund my Travels
A review of the Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park, Malawi on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Located right in the middle of Liwonde National Park. Sleeping among the hippos. Expert guided boat cruises and game drives. Great facilities like a refreshing swimming pool. Background The name Mvuu in Chichewa means “hippo” … Continue reading Experience: Mvuu Lodge, Malawi
Driving from Lilongwe to and exploring Lake Malawi with a stop at Dedza Pottery on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Lake Malawi is the third largest lake in Africa and the ninth largest in the world and borders Tanzania, Mozambique, and Malawi. It is home to over 1,000 fish … Continue reading Lake Malawi
Arriving in and visiting the Lilongwe top sights in a day tour on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. After a quick flight from Lusaka, I landed in Lilongwe airport. I met with Phillimon, a stocky Malawian looking very professional in a suit. His rental company, Sputnik, organized a car … Continue reading Lilongwe Top Sights in a Day