Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil

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Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil Planning and a rough itinerary of a crazy tour of South America with stops in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil. Bringing the country count from 64 to 70! Three days off the plane from last last tour through North Africa, … Continue reading Tornado Tour of South America – Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil →

Dusseldorf

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Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A morning in Dusseldorf exploring some tourist sights including on a long layover. Dusseldorf, a German state capital sits right on the Rhine River and is famous for its international business, finance, carnival, fine arts, beer, and cartwheeling. Yes, cartwheeling. Apparently this dates back to … Continue reading Dusseldorf →

Experience: Hilton Alger

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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 →

Algiers and Tipaza, Algeria

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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 →

Kairouan and El Djem

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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 →

Experience: Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa Yasmine Hammamet

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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 →

Tunis and Carthage

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Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A day exploring Tunis and Carthage by private car with visits to the ruins of Carthage (Museum and the Acropolium – St. Louis Cathedral, Roman Theater, Amphitheater, Roman Villas, and Antonine Baths), The Residence Tunis, Bardo Museum, and Sidi Bou Said. Coming from Casablanca, my … Continue reading Tunis and Carthage →

Experience: Art Palace & Spa Casablanca

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Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A review of Art Palace & Spa for a single night stay during a stay in Casablanca, Morocco. Highlights Spacious, beautifully decorated, and laid out suites. Friendly bilingual staff. Central downtown location. Experience The Art Palace & Spa is a centrally located five star hotel … Continue reading Experience: Art Palace & Spa Casablanca →

Casablanca

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Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria Arriving in Casablanca and spending a day to tour the city with stops at Hassan II Mosque, the Old Medina, Habous, La Corniche, and the Morocco Mall. To spend a day exploring Casablanca, we had to start off early from Fez. Catching a 5:10 a.m. … Continue reading Casablanca →

Experience: Ryad Alya

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Atlas North: A Tour through Portugal, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria A review of Riad Alya for a single night stay during a stay in Fez, Morocco. Highlights Opulent rooms and suites are an attraction in themselves. Courtesy friendly service and management. High terrace with incredible view over the old city. In house restaurant and spa … Continue reading Experience: Ryad Alya →