Next stop on the Pacifying the Pacific Tour is Palau, country 177! With four days to explore the beautiful islands and Palau top sights, we had a packed schedule to see the highlights of this magnificent country. Koror Most visitors are based in Koror, the largest state and city. Koror also use to be the … Continue reading Palau Top Sights
A review of the Hotel Bláfell in Breiðdalsvík, Iceland the trip Circling Iceland. Highlights Service oriented family run hotel. Family friendly atmosphere. Beautiful views of mountains and bay. Relaxing sauna. Background Hotel Bláfell is a quaint little boutique hotel along the Eastern coast of Iceland. Fridrik Arnason, Hildur Hafsteinsdottir and their family still run the … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Bláfell, Breiðdalsvík, Iceland
A review of the Kapok Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Great central location close to major attractions. Range of restaurants and cuisine. Outdoor pool and garden area. Beautiful event spaces for large party sizes. Background This year the Kapok Hotel is celebrating its 45th anniversary. What … Continue reading Experience: Kapok Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad
This week on Wandering West Africa I visit the top sights of Lagos, Nigeria, take a trip to N’Djamena, Chad through Morocco and visit the main sights of N’Djamena. Nigeria Immigration Coming from Cape Verde, via Morocco, I arrived in Lagos in the early morning. Nigeria was a big accomplishment for me, because I had … Continue reading Nigeria and Chad
Visiting the top sights of Bamako in a day on my trip to Mali during Wandering West Africa. This city has recently gotten much negative press due to a terrorist raid on the Radisson Blu Bamako which claimed over twenty lives. I was in the city only a couple of weeks prior and was really … Continue reading Bamako in a Day
A review of the Grenadine House in Kingstown, St. Vincent on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Beautiful views over the bay. Historic property with authentic feel. Elegant casual and fine dining. Attentive and helpful staff. Onsite spa, gym, and outdoor pool. Background Grenadine House is a historic site on the island of St. … Continue reading Experience: Grenadine House, Kingstown, St. Vincent
A review of the Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park, Malawi on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Located right in the middle of Liwonde National Park. Sleeping among the hippos. Expert guided boat cruises and game drives. Great facilities like a refreshing swimming pool. Background The name Mvuu in Chichewa means “hippo” … Continue reading Experience: Mvuu Lodge, Malawi
A review of the The Makokola Retreat in Mangochi, Malawi on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Views and access to the beautiful Lake Malawi. Wonderful family run establishment with great staff. Many tours and activities around the lake. Elegant cabins and rooms, created with local products. Fine lakeside dining. Background The Makokola … Continue reading Experience: The Makokola Retreat, Malawi
A review of the Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Central location in Malawi’s capital. Extensive conference and meeting facilities. Charming restaurants and bars. Great hands on service. Fully equipped health center, pool, and tennis courts. Background Sunbird Capital Hotel is one of seven properties of … Continue reading Experience: Sunbird Capital Hotel, Malawi
A review of the Meikles Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe on the trip The South of Africa Tour. Highlights Historic landmark of the city. Centrally located overlooking the African Unity Square. Lavish rooms and interiors. Gourmet meals and cocktails. Frequented by dignitaries and heads of state. Background This year the 5-star Meikles Hotel celebrates its centennial. … Continue reading Experience: Meikles Hotel, Zimbabwe