Experience: Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre, Namibia

A review of the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre in Swakopmund, Namibia on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Historic building and site in Swakopmund. Unique dining experiences. Casino and Cinemas. Located near sea and desert in center of town. Background The Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre is in the unique town of … Continue reading Experience: Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre, Namibia

Windhoek The Capital of Namibia

Exploring Windhoek and its main attractions on the first stop in Namibia on the The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia, though with a population of est. 320,000+ it is not a huge city. Tracing back to 1840, Windhoek started as a … Continue reading Windhoek The Capital of Namibia

Experience: Windhoek Country Club Resort, Namibia

A review of the Windhoek Country Club Resort in Windhoek, Namibia on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Luxurious Casino. Perfectly manicured 18-hole golf course. Relaxing river pool and cave bar area. Wide range of dining options. Background The Windhoek Country Club Resort was opened in 1995 by Legacy Hotels and Resorts which … Continue reading Experience: Windhoek Country Club Resort, Namibia

Mandela House and Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg

Visiting some of the main attractions, the Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum, in Johannesburg while using the city as a hub on The South of Africa Tour. Johannesburg also known as Jo’burg is the largest city in South Africa and interestingly the world’s largest city not located by a body of water. It is … Continue reading Mandela House and Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg

Mahe Island of the Seychelles

Exploring the sights of Mahe Island, the main island of the Seychelles and the location of the capital, Victoria, on The South of Africa Tour. Mahé is the largest island of the Seychelles in terms of population and size. The majority of estimated 80,000 inhabitants live around the capital city of Victoria. Mahé was a … Continue reading Mahe Island of the Seychelles

Praslin and La Digue islands of Seychelles

Arriving in and exploring the diverse country of the Seychelles with an island hopping tour of Praslin and La Digue islands on The South of Africa Tour. From Madagascar, I made a roundtrip journey to the Seychelles to sample what I thought would be a Maldives kind of resort island. I was very wrong. The … Continue reading Praslin and La Digue islands of Seychelles

Trip Plan: Perusing the Persian Gulf

Planning my upcoming trip to visit Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Azerbaijan, Monaco, and Andorra. Aptly named Perusing the Persian Gulf (except for the last three) these seven countries will bring my country count to 126! Here’s how I planned it! Originally scheduled to visit the Stans, I was unprepared for the number of visas I … Continue reading Trip Plan: Perusing the Persian Gulf

Experience: 54 on Bath, Johannesburg, South Africa

A review of the 54 on Bath in Rosebank, South Africa on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Chic elegant design. Central location connected to the mall. Trendy restaurant and bar. Unobtrusive responsible staff. Outdoor pool with a city view. Background The classical architecture of 54 on Bath, named for its address, is … Continue reading Experience: 54 on Bath, Johannesburg, South Africa

Experience: Clico Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa

A review of the Clico Boutique Hotel in Rosebank, South Africa on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Private and personalized experience. Outdoor pool and garden. Fine dining restaurant. Conference and events center. Background Named after the owner’s favorite champagne, the 5-star Clico Boutique Hotel lies in Rosebank, a suburb of Johannesburg. It … Continue reading Experience: Clico Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa

Comoros

A three day visit to the small nation of Comoros to explore the culture, tour Moroni, and enjoy the beaches on The South of Africa Tour where I visit 13 new countries. Comoros is a country made up four volcanic islands. Previously a French colony, the country gained independence in 1975. The island of Mayotte … Continue reading Comoros