Archive for the ‘Africa’

  • Hunting for Phantoms in Angola
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    Hunting for Phantoms in Angola
    Perhaps it is the layer of days-old grime on the Land Cruiser’s window, but I could swear I saw a face peeking out at me through the foliage. And there it is again. My last therapist certified me as sane, so I’m pretty damn sure it’s not my mind playing tricks on me this time. I asked the driver to stop in as calm and as rational a voice as I could. I didn’t want anyone to think I was a few fries short of a happy meal. And then again, the face poked out from the leafy beyond, the face of a Forest Phantom. I tried to snap a photo of it as quickly as I could but he (she?) was a slippery one. I see where they get the name from now, and I could consider myself lucky. Few others had ever seen one before From what I could tell, his skin had a velvety texture to it. Perhaps suede? They certainly knew how to be stylish, those Forest  [...]
    Posted at August 22nd, 2010 at 12:08 am
  • Accra, Ghana
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    Accra, Ghana
    Known for its main exports of Cocoa and the Black Stars (the Ghanaian national football team), Ghana’s seaside capital of Accra makes sure you try to keep such important details at the back of your mind as you go to find a beach party or two. Palm frongs dot the beaches, and the gush of waves from the Atlantic are almost inaudible over the music being belted out by enthusiastic DJ’s spinning their own beats. Caught up in the moment, you might be forgiven for believing you are in the Caribbean once the Reggae beats start to ply their rhythm through the air, but what Accra really represents is Africa at its laziest and most laidback. Again, comparisons to the Caribbean are inevitable, but there is one big difference; while the Caribbean plays up its aquatic proximity to the hilt, Accra is almost completely oblivious to the Gulf  [...]
    Posted at August 12th, 2010 at 02:08 am
  • 5 Pyramids you ought to know about
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    5 Pyramids you ought to know about
    If you’re anything like us, then there’s only two kinds of pyramids that you would have heard of. The first resides in Egypt, and they’re called great for a very good reason. The second was a kind of marketing scheme that was actually a scam. But there’s more to pyramids than just this. Pyramids are sacred structures built all over the world and not just limited to Egypt. The whole point of traveling is to gain a better understanding of new cultures and if you share the same opinion as us then you have to bear witness to these pyramidic structures. Pyramids of Guimar (Tenerife) Generally when someone says pyramid there are very few images that spring to mind. If you’re very lucky, you know of those in the Amazon Basin or in Indonesia. But if you want a slice of something seriously mysterious, take a trip to Tenerife in  [...]
    Posted at August 6th, 2010 at 12:08 am
  • Tips to Visit Pyramid in Egypt
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    Tips to Visit Pyramid in Egypt
    Egypt is known for its ancient pyramids, which have been always touted as one of the ancient wonders of the world. The reason being so old, completed in 2560 BC, thus makes pyramids must see travel destination. But some first visitors always are stuck into some problem while touring these wonders. So here we are, with some tips you should keep in mind before heading to visit magnificent structures: Just like you, there are other thousand tourists who come to Egypt to see pyramids and other attraction, so it would be best to reach at the pyramids before time. Until and unless, you are not in que, you will not be allowed in the pyramid as its compulsory to stand in que before entering the pyramid. To enter in Giza Plateau, the ticket will cost you eighty Egyptian pounds and to enter any one of the pyramid, it will cost you one hundred  [...]
    Posted at April 26th, 2010 at 12:04 am
  • Fish River Canyon
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    Fish River Canyon
    Hiking the canyon Renowned as paradise for hikers, the canyon is located in Namibia and is the world’s second largest canyon. The Fish River itself is the longest river in Namibia with its length being 650 kilometers. It moves to South-West of Ai-Ais into the Oranje from the eastern Naukluft Mountains.  Around 550- metres deep canyon came into existence some 500 million years back. One of the most visited tourist attractions; the canyon commences from Seeheim and concludes its journey at Ai-Ais. The River water is stopped in Mariental’s Hardap by dam hence, the water flow has relatively slowed down. The River gets dried up during wintry dry days. However, the rainy season most of the times bring floods into the River. Part and parcel of a Nature Conservation Park, the canyon vicinity will let you take a look at the creation  [...]
    Posted at December 8th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
  • Experience Life At Dar es Salaam
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    Experience Life At Dar es Salaam
    Dar es Salaam is an absolute paradise for all music lovers¬. However, people who wish to enjoy a great night out will find this place a tad disappointing. Pubs and watering holes Cynics Café and the Wine bar are two pubs worth a mention. The Q-bar is not too far behind in standards. These popular hangouts have earned the nickname, sports bars. The simple reason for this is that along with drinks they do cover live sporting events. When there are no sports to cover, the music serves as a backup. If you want your money’s worth for cocktails, then the Kilimanjaro Hotel is the place to be. There are other great places for just chilling out. Slipway and The Corner Bar are two renowned bars in Masaki. The Garden Bistro offers a great ambience with its Indian, African, and Western music. The Irish Pub offers a unique setting and cuisine,  [...]
    Posted at November 11th, 2009 at 09:11 pm
  • Intriguing Saadian Tombs- Part II
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    Intriguing Saadian Tombs- Part II
    The impressive Saadian Tombs lay secreted and wiped out of reminiscence till 1917, when General Hubert Lyautey came across the concealed exquisiteness of the tombs at some stage in a French airborne inspection, following which a passage was made from the sides of the Kasbah Mosque. The protracted abandon has assured their safeguarding and on comprehending their noteworthy consequence, the much desired restorative effort was promptly undertaken. Majority of the Saadian line and regal offspring were laid to rest inside the mausoleums, with trustworthy, devoted servitors and warriors been allocated attractive entombment sites within the expanses of the gardens. The awe-inspiring tombs are lavishly done with the graveyard garden animate with intense scents of aromatic rosemary and blossoming roses and shaded by big palm plantations.  [...]
    Posted at August 26th, 2009 at 04:08 pm
  • Intriguing Saadian Tombs- Part I
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    Intriguing Saadian Tombs- Part I
    The most enticing locales in Morocco, the breathtaking Saadian Tombs are situated in outer Marrakesh with the site being easily reachable by commencing at the heart of the city or Djemma el Fna and following the Rue Bab Agnaou. Starting at the Kasbah Mosque, the course till the tombs is adequately sign boarded. Subsequent to their astounding unearthing in 1917, this spectacular site has been painstakingly re-established to its former splendour and has been aptly maintained ever since. Inhabiting a secluded corral at the Kasbah, the tombs are splendidly adorned with multi-coloured terrazzo, Arabic libretto and intricate carvings. This location might have been a resting ground prior to the Saadian era, however the initially identified entombment period go back to 1557, with the major structures being built during the reign of Sultan  [...]
    Posted at August 26th, 2009 at 04:08 am
  • Sundry Scenic Okavango Delta
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    Sundry Scenic Okavango Delta
    One of the world most bio-diverse wilderness, as a potent river meanders its way from the highlands in Angola, tipping out athwart the huge, levelled plains in north Botswana forming the biggest inland delta globally, the majestic Okavango. It is Africa’s splendid and biggest oasis that is situated in the middle of the Kalhan sands. A treasure chest of sorts with a huge populace of 95 reptilian and amphibian forms, 72 small animal types, numerous grass-eaters like giraffe, roan, impala, red lechwe, buffalo, elephant, zebra, wildebeest, sable alongside sitatuga, the rare and near endangered wild dog, leopard, lion, cheetah, hyena, lion which prey on the herbivores. The delta ecology with its varying habitats from parched to inundated has more than thousand varied plant forms, an estimate of 35 million fish of close to 80 species-  [...]
    Posted at July 9th, 2009 at 08:07 am
  • The Great Mosque of Djenne – Timbuktu Mali
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    The Great Mosque of Djenne – Timbuktu Mali
    Djenne, the primeval commercial point and the focal core of Muslim erudition in Mali, is located in close proximity to the flood plain of Bani River, southwest of Timbuktu. The Great Mosque of Djenne, an architectural marvel of the Sudano-Sahelian manner, is the most renowned milestones in Africa with the encompassing city is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site where the Mosque stands was originally the location of the palace of Sultan Kunburu in 1240, who after becoming a Muslim ordered to tear down the palace to turn it into a mosque whose towers and walls were constructed by his immediate descendants. When the town came under the reins of jihadi fundamentalist Seku Amadu who objected to the mosque let it go into shambles. During the period from 1834 to two years down the line, Seku built a new mosque that comprised  [...]
    Posted at June 25th, 2009 at 12:06 am
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