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- 22 Augerato in Hotel Deals | NO COMMENTS
Luxury Kibo Safari Camp in Kenya on sale from $178
Night view of Kibo Safari Camp in Rift Valley
Take your significant other or even your whole family on an unforgettable safari in the amazing Rift Valley of Kenya taking advantage of the discounted prices of low travel season. Book accommodations at Kibo Safari Camp starting from $178 per and you will save even nearly 50% compared to the average prices of this 4 star luxury camp. …
- 12 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Magnificent Mauritius
Mauritius seen from above ©Sofitel So Mauritius/flickr
Mauritius is probably Africa’s most prosperous nation. The sovereign island is an outstanding tourist spot due to its vast jungles and exceptional beaches.
Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius. Other important cities are Beau Bassin- Rose Hill, Vacoas-Phoenix, Curepipe, Goodlands, Bel Air and St Pierre.
English and French are the two official languages of Mauritius because the island was both under British and French rule. Despite that, the country is multilingual. Every citizen speaks English and French fluently. …
- 11 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
South Africa, The Edge of Splendor
South Africa’s symbol, the table mountain itself ©Diriye Amey/flickr
South Africa lies on the most southern edge of the African continent. The culturally, historically and ethnically versatile country faced many tragedies throughout the centuries and still faces several issues in the present. It managed to temper much of its problems and has become one of the world’s most intriguing places in many way.
South Africa is neighbored by countries like Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique and also with small countries like Swaziland and Lesotho.
The de jure capital is Pretoria yet it has three main administrative centers. Pretoria is the executive capital, Bloemfontein is the judicial capital and Cape Town is the legislative capital of the country.
The country recognizes 11 official languages (English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Zhosa, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda and Southern Ndebele.), thus making South Africa unique in the world.
- 03 MarAdam in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Cape Town, The Metropolis of The Southern Atlantic
The Table Mountain, Cape Town ©warrenski/flickr
Cape Town kept its tolerance even among hard times
Cape Town always had more liberal spirit than the rest of the country. Numerous cultures of South Africa didn’t survived during the the apartheid period, because many artists both black and white were either persecuted or exiled. However, in the middle of the 1990’s, South Africa rediscovered its roots, Cape Town becoming a scene of a flourishing culture. There are always new art galleries and clubs being opened, concerts are very common all around the city, and theaters and museums are filled with people.
- 27 Decandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 backpacking destinations for 2012
Bucharest
Even if you managed to backpack your way through 2011, there are surely lots of places left for 2012. The impending apocalypse still leaves us some time to travel yet, so better take advantage of it! In any case, it looks like 2012 will be a great year for backpacking according to several travel magazines, so if you are yearning to see the world on the cheap you will have lots of chances to do so.
Don’t put off deciding on some destinations if you want enough time to seek out all the best travel deals – and if you don’t have have anything in mind yet, here are some suggestions: top 5 backpacking destinations for 2012. …
- 19 Dec
Top 5 stilt house villages in the world
Tai O, photo by Sue Waters
For someone who has lived their entire life in a suburban house with a white picket fence, it could seem unimaginable that anyone would want to live in any other dwelling.
But different cultures had different understandings of what a home should look like, and in many parts of the world people have lived and still live in houses that make a suburban home seem like the most unimaginative crib in the world.
And one of the most unusual and exciting places to live (at least, if you aren’t afraid of water) is a stilt house, which has been the house of choice for people in different places on the globe. If the thought of living in an apartment suspended on stilts above water sounds like a lot of fun to you, then you will definitely like visiting the top 5 stilt house villages in the world. …
- 29 Novkachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The traveler’s guide to Swaziland
photo by Jasper van der Meij
Swaziland is only a tiny speck on the map of Africa, but this tiny country definitely knows how to pack a punch. Although an absolute monarchy (one of the oldest monarchies in Africa, in fact) and despite problems with poverty, Swaziland is famous for its friendly people, great tourist facilities and some very interesting attractions.
Rich wildlife, beautiful scenery and fascinating culture is what you can find in this amazing country. Swaziland might not have huge national parks and large cities, but even in its miniature size it has more than enough attractions to entertain any tourist. Here’s a traveler’s guide to Swaziland. …
- 15 Sepitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
A short guide to Burkina Faso
Mosque in Bobo-Dioulasso, photo by Qiv
Burkina Faso is easily dismissed by many as a generic West African country with nothing much to distinguish it from its neighbors, and there are probably a lot of people out there who haven’t even heard of it. But Burkina, as the locals call it, is a place that manages to win the hearts of travelers forever every single time.
Although it is a rather poor country, Burkina Faso is also one of the friendliest and safest countries in Africa. There is a wealth of sights to see in Burkina, and the relaxed atmosphere and scenic landscape are a surefire recipe for a great holiday. Here’s a short guide to Burkina Faso, for those who like an easy pace and lots of eyecandy. …
- 17 Janandra88 in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Customs and traditions: Famadihana ceremony in Madagascar
When you go to a foreign place, sightseeing is sometimes not enough if you want to learn about the place’s culture, or how the people there live. Visiting during a festival or a celebration of any kind can bring out the best in any destination.You’ll still be able to visit sights, but you’ll also have the backup option of participating to an important event in the lives of the inhabitants, and learning about their customs and traditions. And if you’re in Madagascar, you might want to take a peek to how Famadihana, one of the biggest festivals in the country, is celebrated. …
- 28 Oct
Top 10 places to see in Africa
Dogon Country, Mali
To continue our series of posts on the main sights that are an absolute must on each continent, here are the top 10 places in Africa that are so amazing that it’s a real shame if you take a tour o the continent. Obviously, it’s nearly impossible to visit all of Africa at once.
The continent is so large, the cultures so diverse and the landscapes so amazing that it would probably take years to see all the visit-worthy places. So if you have a dilemma about where to go on your African tour, here is a list of places that we are sure you’ll just love. …
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