African Pride: South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a charmed place, because it’s multicultural diversity, great sightseeing, natural ambiance, the incredible hospitality of the locals, but also because of its rising tourism ratings and increasing investment opportunities for real estate moguls. The Republic of South Africa is not only attractive for travelers, but also for businesspersons and [...]
Tenerife, The Island Of Eternal Spring
Tenerife is known as the Island Of Eternal Spring, being the largest and the most populated island of the Canary Islands. The smallest island is Roque del Oeste, which is more like a rock in the middle of the sea. The smallest populated island is Isla de los Lobos, where you can find only one [...]
The Smallest Continent Of The World: Madagascar
Two hundred millions years ago, Madagascar was a part of the Gondwana, the southern block that also contained Africa. However, the island decided to follow its own path, settling 200 kilometers away from its mother. This island is the most spectacular of the planet now, representing a miniature continent. This piece of land in the [...]
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Disliking large polluted cities, we stayed just long enough to see the Sphinx and Pyramids in nearby Giza and the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo. GETTING THERE Buses and trains radiate from Cairo to every location in Egypt. Coming from Luxor, the cheapest and most comfortable way to Cairo is by first class train. Trains [...]
Luxor, Egypt
Several spectacular 3500 year old sites are in and around Luxor. In the middle of town is Luxor Temple built by Pharaoh Amenophis III. Several kilometers to the north is the Temple of Karnak, built and added onto over a 1500 year period starting with the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom (1580-1085 B.C.). Across the [...]
Aswan, Egypt
The southern city of Aswan is an excellent base from which to visit Abu Simbel and the Temple of Philae and arrange a multi-day felucca ride on the Nile River. GETTING THERE Transport from Dahab to Aswan takes a full day by any method short of flying. The cheapest yet less direct route is by [...]
Dahab, Egypt
Dahab is the backpackers place to relax on the Istanbul to Cairo route. Adjacent to a coral reef in the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, it’s a diver’s and snorkeler’s paradise. GETTING THERE Boats leave Aqaba, Jordan twice a day for Nuweiba, Egypt at 12:00 and 15:00. The 50km trip takes 4 hours [...]
Mount Kenya
Arrival to East Africa Flights between many African countries are irregular and expensive. Using the Internet, we found that the least expensive way to fly to Kenya is via Amsterdam on KLM. Aside from preparations, Nairobi offers little and can be dangerous for unwary tourists. We avoided trouble by following the advice of the Lonely [...]
Safari in Tanzania
We couldn’t come to Tanzania and Kenya and forego a safari despite the ridiculously high costs. Since our Mt. Kilimanjaro experience with Zara was exceptional, we arranged a safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater with them too. Safaris in Tanzania are much more expensive than in Kenya. In Tanzania, camping safaris average US$100 per [...]
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Ever since reading Michael Crichton’s autobiography, Travels, we wanted to attempt the peak, someday. We wanted to reach the summit, but doubted we could succeed. Early into our world travel plans, we listed the Mt. Kilimanjaro summit as our most ambitious objective. Reaching Uhuru Peak became a [...]
