Sipi Valley in Uganda is about as far off the beaten track as you can get. If you’ve even heard about the place, then you probably already share my affinity for pioneer tourism! The tourism…
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Kenya’s delightful North Coast – Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, and Mambrui
The historic town of Malindi, along with neighbouring Mambrui, Watamu, and Kilifi, offers a very different vibe from Mombasa further south. With pristine beaches and calm, warm waters protected by corral reefs, an abundance of…
Zanzibar – Beach Bliss on the Spice Island
From a backpacker haven to an upscale destination When I first visited Zanzibar in 2002, the island was a backpacker’s paradise way off the beaten track for most other tourists. Nungwi, the #1 hotspot for…
Jordan – a 12-day journey through a hidden gem
Jordan. Home to Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders, as well as the east bank of the Dead Sea and the scenic Wadi Rum desert. This mysterious country had been high on my bucket…
**The Economic Times** For once, Africa has an image advantage
For once, Africa has an image advantage Op-Ed by me, originally published in The Economic Times on 2020-10-17 As the world reopens, and leisure tourism gradually resumes, African countries have a competitive advantage in the…
Galle – Culinary Exploration in an Old Fort (Sri Lanka Part 4)
A 3-day culinary journey in Galle The journey from Kandy to Galle started late, and took the better part of the day. Most of the time was spent on the congested, winding road between Kandy…
Rocking in Sigiriya (Sri Lanka Part 2)
Sigiriya, eponymous to the rock which has become the hallmark of Sri Lanka, is also known for its elephants, and for the nearby Dambulla Cave Temple. Aliya Resort and Spa Aliya Resort and Spa features…
Sri Lanka Vacation Part 1 – Nairobi-Colombo in 11 hours
Sri Lanka means the Resplendent Island. A fitting name for this paradise on Earth. This vibrant cultural melting pot is as friendly and welcoming as it is lush and beautiful. The cultural and historic wealth…
Colombo – A Quick Tour of a Small City (Sri Lanka Part 5)
We had a fast car this time, so the ride to from Galle to Colombo was a breeze. We arrived in the early afternoon, at the Mandarina Colombo Hotel. Mandarina Colombo Hotel This centrally located,…
Kandy – in the footsteps of Indiana Jones (Sri Lanka Part 3)
The beautiful town of Kandy, our next stop after Sigiriya, is famous for its lake, and for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – a holy site where one of the Buddha’s teeth is…