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Benefits of Booking a Safari in a Private Concession or Reserve
Plan to spend some, or all of your safari in Africa staying at private reserves and concessions to maximize the quality of your game viewing. With less crowds, the ability to off-road, take bush walks, enjoy sundowners, and restricted access to vehicles -- all make for a great experience.
Types of Tourism & Transport in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone's flag flies proudly in this now-peaceful country.sierra leone flag icon (with clipping path) image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.comSierra Leone is a small English-speaking country in largely French-speaking West Africa. Its name is still associated with the terrible civil war...
The steep sides of the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
The steep sides of the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
What Is There to Do in the East Bay of California?
Often overshadowed by the dazzling light and glamour of San Francisco, the East Bay of California nonetheless has much to offer. From the urban bohemia of downtown Berkeley to the tranquility of Tilden Park, the East Bay certainly warrants a drive over the bridge if you're staying in San Francisco f
Tanzania's Best Places to Visit - Top Attractions in Tanzania
Tanzania's top destinations. The best destinations in Tanzania include the Serengeti, Selous, Ngorongoro, and Udzungwa National Parks and Conservation areas. The World Heritage site of Stone Town in Zanzibar, the beaches of Mnemba Island and Lake Tanganyika. And of course Africa's tallest
Beach Vacations in East Africa
East Africa's beaches provide a tranquil, relaxing vacation setting along the Indian Ocean.kenya_beach01 image by cilin from Fotolia.comEastern Africa's resorts and beach tours of the region provide the perfect setting for vacationers seeking fun in the sun at the beaches of the Indian...
Water Gatherers, Ghana
Images and photos of Ghana, West Africa. Travel in Africa. Children gathering water as the sun sets in Bunbonayili Village, Ghana.
Plouër-sur-Rance Hotels
Plouër-sur-Rance is located in the Brittany region of northwestern France. With easy access to two major highways (E401 and N176), it is minutes away from the Rance Estuary as well as a number of medieval walled cities such as Dinan and Saint-Malo. Several hotels in and around Plouër-sur-R
Where to Eat Curry in Durban
Where to Eat Curry in Durban. Find out where you can eat the best curries in Durban, South Africa. Restaurant reviews and contact information.
How to Travel to Togo, Africa
The only international airport in Togo is in the capital city of Lome. No direct flights exist from the United States to the airport in Lome, but plenty of connecting flights are available on several U.S. airlines. Most flights will consist of at least two transfers, possibly more. Travel time, with
Things to Do at Your Middle School Talent Show
The middle school talent show is your time to shine. Not only do you get to hone your talents but you also get to show them off. If your middle school is having an upcoming talent show, you should think about some of the things you could do to impress your classmates. Whatever you decide to do, be s
Hotels in Accra, Ghana
ghana image by Vinicius Tupinamba from Fotolia.comAccra is the capital of Ghana. As of 2001, the city had a population of over 1.6 million inhabitants. While the native language is Ga but Twi, English is also widely spoken. Chief tourist attractions include the National Museum, W.E.B....
How to Convert Eastings & Northings
The Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system is a method of referencing points on the globe using a system of zones. The earth is divided along longitude lines that are 6 degrees wide, creating 60 zones. Horizontally, the zones range from 80 degrees south latitude to 84 degrees north latitude. Th
African Greetings: 35 Ways to Say "Hello" in Africa
In Africa, greetings are taken seriously and can be quite lengthy affairs. With over 800 languages spoken in Africa, it would be difficult to master the correct
Boutique Hotels in Jerusalem
Explore JerusalemPhotos.com/Photos.com/Getty ImagesJerusalem is the capital of Israel in the Judean Mountains. It is one of the oldest cities in the world dating back to the fourth millennium B.C.E. Additionally, it is the hub of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. To accommodate the many...
How to Climb Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano about 180 kilometers north of Nairobi, in the eastern part of Africa. Several thousand climbers visit the mountain annually. It is the second-highest mountain in Africa, and its summit reaches more than 17,000 feet. Often climbers will encounter wildlife such as ele
The A-Z of African Currencies, from Algeria to Zimbabwe
Find out what currency is used in every African country along with links to currency converters, tips on what money to bring when you travel to Africa and more African money matters.