A review of the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan, Ivory Coast the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Massive property with waterpark, cinema, and event stage. Multiple fine dining restaurants. Refined and tailored service. Luxurious rooms with fantastic views. Background Abidjan has developed into a bustling modern city and with wealth comes luxury hotels. The … Continue reading Experience: Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire
You may have heard of the Marshall Islands during your high school history class as the place where the US tested nuclear bombs after WWII. The secret military activity occurred on Bikini Atoll (fun fact: this is where the modern swimwear is named after), which has since been designate a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The … Continue reading Exploring Majuro Atoll of the Marshall Islands
A review of RLJ Kendeja Resort & Villas in Monrovia, Liberia on the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Unique luxury option right on the beach near Monrovia. Excellent reception and concierge services. Caring for and working with the local community. Great restaurant, bar, and activities. Background RLJ Kendeja Resort & Villas is a luxury hotel … Continue reading Experience: RLJ Kendeja Resort & Villas, Liberia
Spending an impromptu week in Guadalcanal of the Solomon Islands and seeing some excellent World War II sights on the trip, Pacifying the Pacific. Journey I returned to the Solomon Islands because I needed to transit in Nauru and Honiara was the economical choice. I also wanted to explore the Guadalcanal more in depth. This … Continue reading Guadalcanal Revisited
A review of Pestana Tropico in Cape Verde from the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Great location with sea views. Large outdoor pool and lounging area. Comfortable spacious rooms with free wifi. Friendly outgoing service. Background Pestana Tropico is located in Cidada da Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. The hotel is considered one of … Continue reading Experience: Pestana Tropico, Cape Verde
A review of Hotel Halima in Nouakchott from the Wandering West Africa trip. Highlights Conveniently located near embassies and points of interest. Traditionally decorated rooms for a cultural experience. Great restaurant and room service. Friendly service and professional management. Background The hotel is located in the center of town just northwest of the Presidential Palace … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Halima, Nouakchott
A review of the Coimbra Hotel and Spa in Guinea-Bissau from the Wandering West Africa trip. Highlights Popular restaurant for visitors and locals alike. Large garden space terrace with parrots. Central safe location. Great service by Portuguese management. Background Situated at the central point of Bissau-Guinea’s largest city, Bissau, Coimbra Hotel and Spa displays its … Continue reading Experience: Coimbra Hotel and Spa, Guinea-Bissau
A review of Kairaba Beach Hotel in Kololi, The Gambia from the adventure Wandering West Africa. Highlights Central location in tourist hotspot and on the beach Friendly staff Well kept pool and garden area Fun to interact with cheeky monkeys during breakfast Background Located on the coast of The Gambia in West Africa, with a … Continue reading Experience: Kairaba Beach Hotel, The Gambia
Exploring the sights of Tarawa, Kiribati, country 173 on the Pacifying the Pacific adventure. Journey Coming from Samoa, I had a layover in Nadi before my flight to Tarawa, Kiribati. I found the country was also pronounced “keer-ə-bahss”. Previously a British territory, it gained independence in 1979 so most people speak English well. From the … Continue reading Kiribati
Visiting the top sights of Samoa, country 172, on the adventure Pacifying the Pacific. Journey From Tonga, I had a brief transit in Suva after sorting out the messy Fiji Airways post Cyclone Winston schedule. The flight left on time and I was in Samoa before I knew it! Immigration was easy with no questions … Continue reading Samoa