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 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
A review of the Kvosin Downtown Hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland the trip Circling Iceland. Highlights Central location in Reykjavik. Playful and humorous atmosphere. Apartment style rooms. Tasty local cafe attached. Background Kvosin Downtown Hotel was recently opened in 2013 after undergoing massive renovations tailored to fit the modern traveler. The building itself dates back to … Continue reading Experience: Kvosin Downtown Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland
A review of my top ten countries visited in 2015! With a total of 54 new countries visited in 2015 I’ve had a wealth of new adventures and many eye-opening experiences. Here is my pick for the top 10 new countries visited based primarily on my overall experience and secondarily on the quality of the … Continue reading Top Ten Countries of 2015
This week on Wandering West Africa I arrive in the Central African Republic, visit the top sights of Bangui, fly to Niger with a layover in Casablanca and visit the top sights of Niamey. Central African Republic Arriving in the morning I was definitely a bit nervous. Bangui has been struggling with violence for years and … Continue reading Central African Republic and Niger
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