It’s vacation planning time again, and you know for sure that you want to spend it quite differently than in the past. A different vacation because perhaps, the year so far has been a trying and stressful one with all the talk of job cut backs, economic uncertainty, and now […]
Month: December 2022
Hotels in Accra – How to Find the Best Hotels in Accra
There are many hotels in Accra and a few more international hotels have started coming to Ghana since 2007 when Ghana discovered oil. The discovery of oil has also increased the number of business travels to Ghana, a situation international hotels find very encouraging, thus necessitating the need for more […]
Why Golf Lovers Should Head to Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City attracts vacationers and business travelers alike who want to soak the beauty of its beaches, get involved in various water sports or simply explore the variety that this city has to offer. But did you know that this place also attracts golf lovers who love to tee […]
Israel Hotels – Best Kept Secrets
Have you been to Israel before? Where did you stay? At a large, well known Israel hotel or smaller tourist hotel? They both have their benefits. The Israel Travel Center, a leading online Israel Hotels website knows ALL the hotels in Israel including some of Israel’s best kept hotel secrets. […]
Backpacking in Maputo, Mozambique
Thousands of backpackers pass through Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, each year. It is worthwhile spending at least 3 days in Maputo before travelling inland to the traditional backpacker destinations of Xai-xai and Tofo. Mozambique’s history of colonisation by the Portuguese has left a colourful and eclectic legacy in […]
Money Advice For Backpackers – When to Use Cash, Credit Cards and Traveler’s Checks
General Do not put all your eggs in the same basket. Divide your cash, credit cards and travelers cheques in several locations e.g. in your daypack, backpack, money belt and wallet. Research the most suitable way to carry money in your destination. It can be US dollars, traveler’s cheques, credit […]
What Ever Happened to My Favorite Little Boutique Resort?
We have all taken vacations and stayed at marvelous independently owned boutique resorts and bed and breakfasts. We marvel at their attention to detail, their value, their friendliness, and the hard work and long hours the owners put in to make us happy. Many of us have probably said because […]
Visit Rift Valley, Premier Tourists Destination in Ethiopia!
Rift Valley is group of some of the oldest, largest and deepest lakes in the world, formed by the East African Rift. Each of the seven lakes has its own special life and character and provides ideal habitats for the exuberant variety of flora and fauna which runs through the […]
Packing for Journey Journey
You will find a funny scene in Romancing the Stone when Michael Douglas’ character meets Kathleen Turner’s character and agrees to acquire her to a telephone booth hundreds of miles away. He simply just refuses to help her carry her fully impractical luggage and a couple scenes later on goes […]
A History of Convair 880 and 990 Aircraft Accidents
Although the Convair 880’s and 990’s accident history can be considered extensive, especially in ratio to the number that entered service, several aspects should be considered. In the 15-year period between 1960, the type’s year of service entry, to 1974, there were seven fatal mishaps. Four included the CV-990A, whose […]