A review of the Radisson Blu Dakar in Dakar, Senegal the trip Wandering West Africa. Highlights Luxurious rooms and amenities. Great location on the coast and near sights. Friendly and accommodating service. Delectable restaurants and bars. Background The Radisson Blu Dakar has some of the most idyllic views along the peninsula. The hotel has won … Continue reading Experience: Radisson Blu Dakar, Senegal
Spending my birthday on a plane, entering Tonga and visiting its main sites on the trip Pacifying the Pacific. Country 171 To get from Tuvalu to Tonga I had to spend a full day traveling. First I flew to Suva, then Nadi and finally caught a flight to Tonga. This happened to be my birthday … Continue reading Tonga
A review of the Hilton Addis Ababa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia the trip Horn of Africa Tour. Highlights Hilton quality in rooms and facilities. Geothermally heated outdoor pool. Popular bars and restaurants for fine dining . Extensive hotel grounds with many activities onsite. Conference facilities ideal for business. Background The Hilton Addis Ababa is one … Continue reading Experience: Hilton Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
A review of the Sabean International Hotel in Aksum, Ethiopia the trip Horn of Africa Tour. Highlights Close to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Onsite restaurant. Meeting and conference facilities. Tours available. Background The city of Aksum (or Axum) has been one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites since 1980. It has also been a world trading … Continue reading Experience: Sabean International Hotel, Aksum, Ethiopia
A week in Fiji on the trip, Pacifying the Pacific. Fiji’s reputation as a paradise resort destination precedes itself. I was excited to explore this new country and see for myself how exotic it was. Nadi Coming from Vanuatu, my Fiji Airways flight was an hour meaning I arrived in Nadi quite late in the … Continue reading Fiji
A review of the Panoramic View Hotel in Lalibela, Ethiopia the trip Horn of Africa Tour. Highlights Incredible valley views. Traditional and international cuisine. Ethiopian experiences. Onsite tour guides. Great service and staff. Background The Panoramic View Hotel is a relatively new hotel with some of the best views in Lalibela, a town some call … Continue reading Experience: Panoramic View Hotel, Lalibela, Ethiopia
Exploring WWII ruins, wandering cities, diving shipwrecks, visiting pristine beaches and snorkeling reefs in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu on the trip, Pacifying the Pacific. Solomon Islands Leaving Papua New Guinea, I was on a Air Niugini flight to Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. The landing was so hard we bounced a bit. … Continue reading Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
A review of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan, Italy the trip Horn of Africa Tour. Highlights Opulent rooms and luxury branded decor Central location next to the train station and business district. Fine cuisine and elegant bars. Unique high-end spa facilities. Background The Excelsior Hotel Gallia officially opened its doors in February 1932 when … Continue reading Experience: Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Milan, Italy
A week in Papua New Guinea exploring Lae and Port Moresby on the trip Pacifying the Pacific. I really didn’t know what to expect on visiting the mysterious Papua New Guinea. Media portrays it as a lawless and dangerous country with headlines of murder, rape, and unrest but the media often doesn’t tell the whole … Continue reading Papua New Guinea
A review of the Icelandair Hotel Herad in Egilsstadir, Iceland the trip Circling Iceland. Highlights Modern property and guest rooms. Delicious East-Icelandic cuisine. High tea served daily. New conference facilities. Background The Icelandair Hotel chain is considered the premiere hotel group in Iceland. There are nine locations throughout the island and another on the way … Continue reading Experience: Icelandair Hotel Herad, Egilsstadir, Iceland