A review of Aliiibamou Resort Carolines from the trip Pacifying the Pacific. Highlights Stunning views from the top of the mountain. Quiet and private location away from the busy center. Comfortable cabins with modern amenities. Background Koror Palau has plenty of choices when it comes to accommodations, but very few have a location perched in … Continue reading Experience: Aliiibamou Resort Carolines
A review of Palau Royal Resort on the island of Palau from the trip Pacifying the Pacific. Highlights Stunning location with private beaches and dock. Modern design rooms. Spa and onsite departures for activities. Friendly and accommodating service. Background The Japanese managed Palau Royal Resort is set on a peninsula surrounded by white sandy beaches. … Continue reading Experience: Palau Royal Resort
A review of Laico Ledger Plaza Bangui from the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Impressive 5 star hotel in challenging location. Safe and secure compound. Outdoor pool and lounging area. Several facilities coveniently onsite. Background When thinking of Bangui, Central African Republic, a luxury hotel may be the last thing to come to mind, but … Continue reading Experience: Laico Ledger Plaza Bangui
A review of Omali Lodge in Sao Tome from the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Well crafted concept and experience. Showpiece pool area. Popular fine dining restaurant. Attentive and friendly service. Background Set steps away from the beach with a tropical forest backdrop is a boutique resort with 30 rooms. Omali Lodge offers a private … Continue reading Experience: Omali Lodge, Sao Tome
After a long summer break, I’m headed to my country 185 – Jamaica! This trip is significant because after it, I will have completed every country in the Western Hemisphere. Many have asked how come I haven’t visited such an obvious destination thus far. There’s no specific reason except that travel takes you on unexpected … Continue reading Jamaica Mon!
Continuing on the Pacifying Pacific Tour from Majuro, we arrive in the Federal States of Micronesia and my country 176! Our visit will be focused on exploring Pohnpei island where the capital city of Palikir is located. It is the second most populated island, after Chuuk, with a population of around 35,000. Micronesia is actually … Continue reading Pohnpei Top Sights
A review of Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo from the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Incredible river and city views. Swanky interiors and design. Great location near diplomatic areas. Fine dining restaurants and bar selection. Background Right in the center of the city is the landmark hotel with 237 rooms … Continue reading Experience: Kempinski Hotel Fleuve Congo, Kinshasa
A review of Radisson Blu M’Bamou Palace Hotel in Brazzaville, Congo from the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Modern and new international hotel. Luxurious rooms with high speed internet. Central location with great views over the river. Professional and personalized service. Background Set on the banks of the river separating Congo from the DRC is … Continue reading Experience: Radisson Blu M’Bamou Palace Hotel, Brazzaville
A review of Hotel Franco in Yaounde, Cameroon from the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Great location and views. Pool and outdoor terrace. Comfortable rooms. Friendly and personable service. Background In the quiet business and government district is the high-rise Hotel Franco. With a central location, near the train station and a forty minute free … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Franco, Yaounde, Cameroon
A review of Sofitel Malabo Sipopo le Golf in Equatorial Guinea from the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Lavish interiors and designs. Private island, beach, and pool. Onsite world-class 18 hole golf course. Fine dining restaurants. Background Sipopo is a newly created city constructed for the African Union summit in 2011 and then used to … Continue reading Experience: Sofitel Malabo Sipopo Le Golf, Equatorial Guinea