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Cape Town Highlights

Cape Town highlights of top sights and activities on The South of Africa Tour. Cape Town is one of the most well known and touristy cities in the south of Africa and with good reason. The city and it’s surroundings provide for activities and adventures to satisfy all tastes.  On my trip to the city … Continue reading Cape Town Highlights

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The Great Pyramids of Egypt on a Layover

Visiting the Great Pyramids of Egypt on a layover on the South of Africa Tour. With a long layover in Cairo there is an opportunity to visit the ancient world wonder, the Great Pyramids of Egypt. If you have at least 6 hours before your next flight, it’s technically possible to quickly make the visit. … Continue reading The Great Pyramids of Egypt on a Layover

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The South of Africa Tour

A rough itinerary of The South of Africa Tour! To start off the new year I’m headed to the south of Africa on a trip that will cover 13 new countries bringing the country count to 119. I had booked a one way ticket, well in advance, to celebrate a great friends’ wedding in Cape … Continue reading The South of Africa Tour

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Top Ten Hotels of 2014

A list of my the top ten hotels of 2014 I’ve stayed in around the world! While spending almost 50% of my year traveling, I’ve stayed in many different accommodations around the world. Here is a list of my favorite top ten hotel experiences in 2014 and not all of them are from my Top … Continue reading Top Ten Hotels of 2014

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Top Ten Countries of 2014

A summary of my top ten countries of 2014! With 49 new countries across 5 continents visited in 2014, I had a serious year of travel with some wonderful and crazy experiences. I’ll post the complete list soon, but until then, here is my pick for the top 10 new countries visited based on the … Continue reading Top Ten Countries of 2014

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Experience: Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China

A review of the Ritz-Carlton Beijing in China on the trip The Greater Eastern. Highlights Ritz-Carlton standards and service. Award winning restaurants and bars. Luxury spa and fitness center. Excellent downtown location. Experience Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with high-end luxury and the Beijing branch does not disappoint as one of the premiere hotels in the city … Continue reading Experience: Ritz-Carlton Beijing, China

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Experience: Holiday Inn Tbilisi, Georgia

A review of the Holiday Inn Tbilisi in Georgia on the trip The Greater Eastern. Highlights Luxurious rooms and great facilities. Professional and friendly service. Health and fitness center. IHG Green Engage hotel. Experience The Holiday Inn Tbilisi historically was the Adjara Hotel, a symbol of the Soviet era. Today it is a luxurious hotel … Continue reading Experience: Holiday Inn Tbilisi, Georgia

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Experience: Aria Hotel Prague, Czech Republic

A review of the Aria Hotel Prague in Czech Republic on the trip The Great Eastern Summer. Highlights Historic property with Baroque garden. Uniquely music themed hotel. Central Location. Rooftop terrace restaurant with great views. Wonderful staff. Experience The Aria Hotel is a destination in itself for music lovers. The 5-star hotel was once a … Continue reading Experience: Aria Hotel Prague, Czech Republic

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Experience: Royal Tulip Grand Hotel, Yerevan

A review of the Royal Tulip Grand Hotel Yerevan in Yerevan, Armenia on the trip The Greater Eastern. Highlights Luxurious facilities like Wellness Center, Spa, Indoor and Outdoor pool. Exceptional service. Central location. Highly acclaimed restaurant. Experience Royal Tulip Grand Hotel Yerevan has revived the glamor of the golden age with their recently renovated hotel. … Continue reading Experience: Royal Tulip Grand Hotel, Yerevan

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Experience: Best Western Congress Hotel, Yerevan

A review of the Best Western Congress Hotel in Yerevan, Armenia on the trip The Greater Eastern. Highlights Central location near sights. Great Health club facilities with outdoor pool and sauna. Friendly personable staff. Modern conference and meeting halls. Experience The Best Western Congress Hotel isn’t your typical chain hotel. This 4-star hotel in the … Continue reading Experience: Best Western Congress Hotel, Yerevan