Unarmed & Curious - I Bagged A Rhino With A Peashooter
December 2011
December 2011
On my first night on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya, I’m finding it too noisy to sleep. Over 2,100 metres above sea level and a two-hour drive... more >>
So Much History, So Much Life - One Visit To Cairo Is Simply Not Enough
They call it the City of One Thousand and One Nights for good reason. >>
They call it the City of One Thousand and One Nights for good reason. >>
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Once Is Not Enough - Safaris Are Always Repeat Expeditions
November 2011
November 2011
Sa-fa-ri. The word trips off the lips invitingly. A safari is, for many, the trip of a lifetime but it seems that once is not enough. For many, that... more >>
Physical Therapy - Golf, Diving & Sand-Bathing?
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
You won’t go far in Egypt without getting into a conversation about soccer, or football as it’s called there. It’s the most popular sport in... more >>
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Kenya – Trip Of Your Life
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, said Chinese sage Lao-Tzu. For Canadians travelling to Kenya, that first step often... more >>
Where To Go?
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
There’s a reason why Kenya is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s all about the incredible diversity of attractions... more >>
Beyond A Safari
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
It’s good to know that, while a safari is almost certainly your main reason to visit Kenya, many fascinating options exist to round out your... more >>
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Unarmed & Curious - I Bagged A Rhino With A Peashooter
December 2011
On my first night on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya, I’m finding it too noisy to sleep. Over 2,100 metres above sea level and a two-hour drive... more >>
December 2011
On my first night on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya, I’m finding it too noisy to sleep. Over 2,100 metres above sea level and a two-hour drive... more >>
Once Is Not Enough - Safaris Are Always Repeat Expeditions
November 2011
Sa-fa-ri. The word trips off the lips invitingly. A safari is, for many, the trip of a lifetime but it seems that once is not enough. For many, that... more >>
November 2011
Sa-fa-ri. The word trips off the lips invitingly. A safari is, for many, the trip of a lifetime but it seems that once is not enough. For many, that... more >>
Physical Therapy - Golf, Diving & Sand-Bathing?
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
You won’t go far in Egypt without getting into a conversation about soccer, or football as it’s called there. It’s the most popular sport in... more >>
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
You won’t go far in Egypt without getting into a conversation about soccer, or football as it’s called there. It’s the most popular sport in... more >>
Bright Lights Big Party - Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula IS The Red Sea Riviera
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
Sharm el-Sheikh, Mount Moses, El Arish, Pharaoh’s Island – these are just a few names familiar to vacationers coming to the Sinai Peninsula for a... more >>
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
Sharm el-Sheikh, Mount Moses, El Arish, Pharaoh’s Island – these are just a few names familiar to vacationers coming to the Sinai Peninsula for a... more >>
The Romance Of The Nile - Slip Back In Time Aboard A Cruise Up Egypt’s Lifeline
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
Picture this: it’s late afternoon and you’re sitting on the sundeck of a well-appointed river boat sipping hibiscus tea and floating past the... more >>
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
Picture this: it’s late afternoon and you’re sitting on the sundeck of a well-appointed river boat sipping hibiscus tea and floating past the... more >>
Ancient Glory - Luxor & Karnak House Royal Relics In An Open-Air Museum
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
See the pyramids along the Nile…the words of the old song evoke strong images, images of a place that has captured people’s imaginations since... more >>
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
See the pyramids along the Nile…the words of the old song evoke strong images, images of a place that has captured people’s imaginations since... more >>
Living History - Now Is The Time For Egypt
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
While things Egyptian fascinated us long before that famous Egyptologist Howard Carter made his dramatic discovery of Tutankhamen’s intact tomb in... more >>
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
While things Egyptian fascinated us long before that famous Egyptologist Howard Carter made his dramatic discovery of Tutankhamen’s intact tomb in... more >>
A Million-Star Hotel - Few Experiences Rival Egypt’s Deserts & Oases
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
It’s hard to believe that a great inland sea once covered the massive desert west of Cairo, where resident crocodiles were revered in a holy... more >>
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
It’s hard to believe that a great inland sea once covered the massive desert west of Cairo, where resident crocodiles were revered in a holy... more >>
So Much History, So Much Life - One Visit To Cairo Is Simply Not Enough
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
They call it the City of One Thousand and One Nights for good reason. It is now believed by literary scholars that those ancient tales were told in... more >>
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
They call it the City of One Thousand and One Nights for good reason. It is now believed by literary scholars that those ancient tales were told in... more >>
A Grand Old Lady - Alexandria Is The Queen Of Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
Alex, as Alexandria is affectionately known, offers up a different Egypt. The nation’s second largest city (pop. 4.2 million), 225 kilometres from... more >>
October 2011 Egypt Destination Guide
Alex, as Alexandria is affectionately known, offers up a different Egypt. The nation’s second largest city (pop. 4.2 million), 225 kilometres from... more >>
Game On - Watching Beast On Beast On Safari In Botswana
June 2011
Deep in the heart of Africa, stunning Botswana shines as a top safari destination. The winding waterways, lush grasslands, striking salt pans and... more >>
June 2011
Deep in the heart of Africa, stunning Botswana shines as a top safari destination. The winding waterways, lush grasslands, striking salt pans and... more >>
Africa Report
February 2011
The latest phase of the Egyptian Museum Development Project sees the development of a new visitor’s route, extended hours of operation (open until... more >>
February 2011
The latest phase of the Egyptian Museum Development Project sees the development of a new visitor’s route, extended hours of operation (open until... more >>
Middle East Report December 2010
December 2010
Ramada In Sharm El Sheikh. CHI Hotels & Resorts will operate its second hotel in the highly popular Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt –... more >>
December 2010
Ramada In Sharm El Sheikh. CHI Hotels & Resorts will operate its second hotel in the highly popular Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt –... more >>
Emerging From The Shadows - Cape Town Leads The Way As South Africa Sheds Its Troubled Past
November 2010
Of the cities that recently hosted World Cup matches, none symbolizes South Africa’s transformation more vividly than Cape Town, where jaw-dropping... more >>
November 2010
Of the cities that recently hosted World Cup matches, none symbolizes South Africa’s transformation more vividly than Cape Town, where jaw-dropping... more >>
Planning Your Kenya Vacation - There Is Something To Suit Everyone In Kenya
September 2010
Let’s face it, everyday life often presents us with more than we can handle. To escape the ordinary, try something entirely new, and get away…on... more >>
September 2010
Let’s face it, everyday life often presents us with more than we can handle. To escape the ordinary, try something entirely new, and get away…on... more >>
Win A Trip For 2 - KTB’s Amazing Kenya Adventure
September 2010
The Kenya Tourist Board, SITA World Travel and Canadian traveller are offering you the chance to win the trip of a lifetime – a seven-day safari... more >>
September 2010
The Kenya Tourist Board, SITA World Travel and Canadian traveller are offering you the chance to win the trip of a lifetime – a seven-day safari... more >>
And There Was Light – Constant & Ever-Changing Cairo Is A Wonder To Behold
August 2010
On a cue from an Egyptian tourism official, the colossal pyramids were illuminated against the night sky and the lavish outdoor banquet officially... more >>
August 2010
On a cue from an Egyptian tourism official, the colossal pyramids were illuminated against the night sky and the lavish outdoor banquet officially... more >>
The Journey Matters - Kenya’s Masai Mara Offers An ‘Out of Africa’ Experience
October 2009
“The journey not the arrival matters,” T.S. Eliot wrote. Evidently, the great poet never had the opportunity to arrive on an East African grass... more >>
October 2009
“The journey not the arrival matters,” T.S. Eliot wrote. Evidently, the great poet never had the opportunity to arrive on an East African grass... more >>
Lions & Cheetahs & Elephants, Oh My! - Spotting Two Of The Big Five in Safari In Southern Africa
November 2008
By Helena ZukowskiIn Africa, there is an odd illusion at night in which the velvet darkness seems to gather random sounds into an orchestra, blending... more >>
November 2008
By Helena ZukowskiIn Africa, there is an odd illusion at night in which the velvet darkness seems to gather random sounds into an orchestra, blending... more >>
Frommer's Top Spots
February 2008
The editors at Frommer’s have consulted their many author-experts to come up with the top destinations for 2008. The list of 13 of the best and... more >>
February 2008
The editors at Frommer’s have consulted their many author-experts to come up with the top destinations for 2008. The list of 13 of the best and... more >>
Beyond A Safari
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
It’s good to know that, while a safari is almost certainly your main reason to visit Kenya, many fascinating options exist to round out your... more >>
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
It’s good to know that, while a safari is almost certainly your main reason to visit Kenya, many fascinating options exist to round out your... more >>
Game-Spotting, Kenya Style
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
Think Kenya and safari comes to mind. The word has been synonymous with the country for decades, and for good reason: few African countries come... more >>
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
Think Kenya and safari comes to mind. The word has been synonymous with the country for decades, and for good reason: few African countries come... more >>
Kenya – Trip Of Your Life
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, said Chinese sage Lao-Tzu. For Canadians travelling to Kenya, that first step often... more >>
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, said Chinese sage Lao-Tzu. For Canadians travelling to Kenya, that first step often... more >>
Planning Your Kenya Vacation
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
Let’s face it, everyday life often presents us with much more than we can handle. To escape the ordinary, why not try something entirely... more >>
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
Let’s face it, everyday life often presents us with much more than we can handle. To escape the ordinary, why not try something entirely... more >>
Where To Go?
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
There’s a reason why Kenya is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s all about the incredible diversity of attractions... more >>
May 2010 Kenya Destination Guide
There’s a reason why Kenya is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. It’s all about the incredible diversity of attractions... more >>
