Category: Destinations
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Best Day Trips from Tunis
There are some great day trips from Tunis if you have time to explore the surrounding area while visiting Tunisia. One of the best day trips is to visit the ancient ruins of Carthage. Located just a short train or taxi ride away from the Tunis city center, Carthage is full of great archaeological sites…
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Top Places to Visit in Madagascar
The Madagascar currency is called the Malagasy ariary. The country’s currency used to be the Malagasy franc, but it was officially replaced by the ariary in 2005. Madagascar is the only country that uses the ariary for its currency. The Malagasy ariary’s ISO code is MGA. Its abbreviation is Ar. Each airary consists of five…
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Top 5 Things to Do in Dakar
There is no shortage of things to keep people busy in Dakar when they are visiting Senegal. Here are is my list of the top 5 things to do in Dakar: 1. Take a ferry to the Ile de Goree. The beautiful architecture and rich history of the island make it one of the top…
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Best Places to Visit in Senegal
The best places to visit in Senegal are dotted throughout the country. Some are cities, others villages, islands, or nature reserves. A great place to start your travels in Senegal is Dakar. The capital of Senegal deserves a visit and is a good way to get a feel for Senegalese culture while you are in…
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Top 10 Things to Do on the Ile de Goree
The Ile de Goree is one of the best places to visit in Senegal, and is certainly the highlight of a trip to Dakar. Below is a list of the top 10 things to do on the Ile de Goree: 10. Get lost in the small, narrow streets of the Ile de Goree 9. Go…
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Visiting Jordan Movenpick Resort and Dead Sea Spa
Movenpick Resort and Dead Sea Spa Address: Sweimeh, Dead Sea Road, P.O. Box 815538, Amman 11180, Jordan Phone: +962 5 356 11 11 The Movenpick Resort hotel in Jordan is located right on the shores of the Dead Sea. The large resort is spread out over a significant amount of land. Interspersed among the beautifully…
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Lamu Airport
Lamu Airport is a small airstrip that serves flights to Lamu from Nairobi, Malindi, and Mombasa. Lamu airport is located on Manda island just across the channel from Lamu Town. Facilities are very basic and include bathrooms and a small duty-free shop. When your flight to Lamu arrives at Lamu airport, your hotel can arrange…
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Fishing in Lamu
Fishing is a popular activity to do in Lamu, and many visitors return to the island year after year to take advantage of the great fishing off the coast of Lamu. There are plenty of guides and fishing tour companies in Lamu that can take you out for a day of fishing, or just for…
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Best Hotels in Lamu
With tourism as the major industry in Lamu, there is no shortage of hotels and guest houses on the island. Here is a list of what I consider to be the best hotels in Lamu: Baitil Aman Guest House in Lamu Baitil Aman Guest House Address: Shela, Lamu, Kenya Phone: +254 (0)733 37 53 80…
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Emerson & Green Hotel Zanzibar
Emerson & Green Hotel, Zanzibar Address: 236 Hurumzi Street, Zanzibar Tanzania Phone: 255-(0)77-7423266 Situated in the heart of Stone Town, the Emerson & Green Hotel in Zanzibar is one of the best hotels in Tanzania. Located in the second tallest building in the city in what was formerly the residence of the wealthiest family in…