Archive for the ‘Africa’ Category

Things You Should Consider Before Climbing Kilimanjaro

posted in: Africa | posted by: Dave Emery on November 19, 2009 | No Comments

Africa’s biggest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro is a top destination for the trekking and climbing fans all around the world. It was conquered for the first time in 1889, by the German Hans Meyer and since then hundreds of people managed to ascend to the summit.

Djerba - The Island of Forgetfulness

posted in: Africa | posted by: Florin Nedelcu on October 20, 2009 | No Comments

Famous ever since ancient times as one of the most mysterious and seductive places in the world, Djerba still manages to “entrap” visitors with its premium fine-sand beaches, lively resorts, unique architecture and fascinating history.

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Located on the south-eastern coast of Tunisia, Djerba is the largest island in northern Africa. Despite its considerable size, 614 [...]

The Skeleton Coast - Walking Among Shipwrecks

posted in: Africa | posted by: Dave Emery on July 27, 2009 | No Comments

In Namibia, a wild strip of white sand separates the old and hot Namibian Desert and the cold waters of Atlantic Ocean. “The Gates of Hell”, as the Portuguese sailors named this part of Africa, is nowadays known as The Skeleton Coast. The place the locals call “the Land God Made in Anger” is reminiscent [...]

Victoria Falls - The Smoke that Thunders

posted in: Africa | posted by: Dave Emery on June 20, 2009 | No Comments

Looking at it from the Northern side, the Victoria Falls seem like a curled cloud on the sky of Africa, shouting at its own immensity. “The Smoke that Thunders” is the name that a local tribe gave to this natural wonder.

Victoria Falls is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. [...]

5 Not-to-Be-Missed Attractions of Madagascar

posted in: Africa, FCS | posted by: Florin Nedelcu on June 19, 2009 | No Comments

Also known as the Great Red Island, due to the predominant color of its soil, Madagascar is a unique ecosystem. Located 600 km away from the East-African Coast, this giant island split away from the Black Continent over 120 million years ago. Isolated from the rest of the world, Madagascar gave birth to some [...]

Luxor, Egypt - World’s Greatest Open Air Museum

posted in: Africa, FCS | posted by: Alex Ion on June 10, 2009 | 2 Comments

Located in the upper region of Egypt, Luxor is renowned as the World’s Greatest Open Air museum. Also known worldwide for its extremely stunning and beautiful tourist sights, the city is a delightful location constructed around the ancient Thebes site.
From museums and temples, to shopping in customary souks or sailing the Nile River, the old [...]