Shopping doesn’t have to be just at department stores or exclusive name-brand boutiques. Discover some markets around the world, for not only an enjoyable shopping experience, but also to put some fun into your vacation. True confession from this writer – I hate shopping. There have been many times when I have traipsed after my […]
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Travelling Hemingway’s Africa on an East African Safari
Few western figures are as associated with East Africa as Ernest Hemingway, even though he only took two trips to the continent in his life. Perhaps this is because the writer of The Old Man and the Sea and A Farewell to Arms helped codify the image of the Great White Hunter, even if he […]
Add a Coastal Stay to East African Tours
Kenya and Tanzania are destinations best known for their incredible game reserves, like the Masai Mara Game Reserve and Serengeti National Park, but there’s more to these East African countries than their wildlife. This is why you should considering adding a coastal stay to East African tours. Whether you head to Mombasa in Kenya or […]
Explore Urban Centres on African Tours
When people head to Africa, they usually go to experience the incredible landscape and wildlife, and forget about the cities. This is a shame as there are so many urban centres worth exploring on African tours. Although a safari might be the thing that draws you to this incredible continent, you should consider extending your […]
Experience East Africa’s “Comeback Destination” on a Kenya Vacation
Despite numbers dipping over the past five years, Kenyan tourism is finally on the upswing. This makes 2017 an ideal time to head on a Kenya vacation or safari. Hotels, lodges, and tour providers are pulling out all stops to attract tourists to the country – meaning services are excellent, but prices haven’t risen as […]
Kenya’s Samburu National Park is Teeming with Wildlife!
Samburu National Park, located in the middle of Kenya, can easily be reached from the country’s capital, Nairobi, which is 350 kilometres/215 miles to the south east. This wildlife reserve was made famous by naturalist, artist, and author, Joy Adamson. Her book, Born Free, describes her experiences of raising a lion cub named Elsa. Born […]
Get to Know Amboseli National Park on Your Kenya Vacation
Get to know Amboseli National Park on your Kenya vacation. It is the country’s second most popular national park, after the famed Masai Mara. Located 240 kilometres/150 miles south of Nairobi, Amboseli lies directly on the Kenya/Tanzania border. While it is in Kenya, rising up into the sky directly across from the park, is the […]