Sitting on the western most edge of Africa along the Atlantic Ocean is Dakar, a city of vast contrasts. The capital and largest city of Senegal, Dakar is energetic, colorful, chaotic and full of history.
Cape Town, known as the Mother City of South Africa, is hands down one of the most visually stunning cities in the world, and should be on everyone’s bucket list. This cosmopolitan, modern city offers natural beauty, historic architecture, an abundance of history, fantastic restaurants and wineries, great shopping, and some of the best beaches… Read More »Twelve Things to do in Cape Town, The Mother City
A cruise along the Nile River is the perfect, relaxing way to experience the relics of ancient civilizations, while watching life go by in present day Egypt. There are dozens of cruise ships and companies that offer anywhere from three to seven day cruises along the Nile, traveling between Luxor and Aswan with stops along… Read More »A Scenic River Cruise Along the Nile
Cairo is a city of paradoxes, full of ancient historic sites and neighborhoods, modern suburbs, fantastic museums, delicious and exotic food, and colorful but chaotic and crowded streets. As part of a tour package to Egypt provided by Gate1 Travel, we spent several days experiencing all that Cairo has to offer. Upon arrival, visitors may… Read More »Cairo – A City of Sensory Overload
I recently took my first trip to amazing and colorful Egypt, the land of Civilizations. This fascinating country has plenty to offer, including jaw dropping 5,000 year old temples and ruins, fantastic museums, beautiful natural scenery, ancient and modern cities, delicious food and friendly warm people. Our trip consisted of two key components, including spending… Read More »Egypt – An Ancient Country of Contrasts
Knysna is a beautiful spot on South Africa’s Garden Route that has tons of things to do, including wineries, great restaurants, beaches, forests and wildlife reserves. When most people think of South Africa, Cape Town or Kruger National Park easily come to mind. But one place that is definitely worth visiting is the Knysna area,… Read More »Knysna is a Garden of a Place in South Africa