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Rainbow Towers (formerly Sheraton), Harare Zimbabwe: review and video

Harare / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Sheraton / Tips for Travellers / travel / Zimbabwe

Rainbow Towers (formerly Sheraton), Harare Zimbabwe: review and video

…as there are not many visitors to Harare anymore and even less people from Europe. There used to be quite a few restaurants but now is a large buffet which is very good and I am sure they must lose a fortune on as it is a big spread for so few people and then a Japanese style restaurant. The prices in local currency for eating in the hotel are very high but in foreign (which you have to pay) are reasonable. They have a great pool area, and a small…

ATHENS, GREECE: Observations and top tips for visitors

Athens / Greece / Top Tips

ATHENS, GREECE: Observations and top tips for visitors

…ant when you consider that Greece is actually fairly far away from Western European countries like the UK, France, Spain and Germany for example, and if you are making the trip it seems a real missed opportunity not to go to Athens. It will take around 4 hours for example to fly from London which many people find surprising, forgetting just how far south Greece actually is. • The 3 largest and most popular tourist islands near to Greece are Crete,…

Palm Springs

Tips for Travellers: Palm Springs – California: Strange and fabulous

…Second World War with one large hanger focusing on the Pacific and one on Europe. They have a great collection of planes and cars from the era, and as the museum is staffed by volunteers many who were in the 2nd World War they are not only welcoming but have many stories and anecdotes about the planes and the museum. Many of the planes are still in airworthy condition! You can find out more at palmspringsairmuseum.org If you can pull yourself awa…

BANGKOK, THAILAND (Podcast and show notes)

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BANGKOK, THAILAND (Podcast and show notes)

…ue blend of Victorian and delicate Thai architecture. Upon his return from Europe in1897, King Rama V (1868-1910) used his personal money to purchase orchards and paddy fields between Padung Krungkasem Canal and Samsen Canal for the construction of a royal garden which he named “the Dusit Garden”. The first permanent residence in Dusit Garden was Vimanmek Mansion, built in 1900 by the royal command of King Rama V. The mansion was in fact his forme…

PODCAST 14: MAURITIUS – the magical island in the Indian Ocean

Mauritius / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

PODCAST 14: MAURITIUS – the magical island in the Indian Ocean

…n has made it an aspirational place to visit by well heeled travelers from Europe, parts of Asia and Africa. And a place still to be fully embraced by American Tourists who are attracted towards the Caribbean which is more easily accessible from the United States. It is, though, their loss for Mauritius is truly a special place. This magical island is small, just 30 miles by 40 miles and yet it is without a doubt one of the most stunning places in…

PODCAST 13: WINTER IN THE FRENCH RIVIERA (FRANCE)

France / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

PODCAST 13: WINTER IN THE FRENCH RIVIERA (FRANCE)

…f Nice http://www.riviera.fr/nicehist.htm http://sg.travel.yahoo.com/guide/europe/france/nice/history.html What to do in Nice Tripadvisor.com view http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g187234-Nice_French_Riviera_Cote_d_Azur_Provence-Vacations.html Top Nice Attractions: Musee Matisse Promenade des Anglais Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain) Monastere de Cimiez (Cimiez Convent) Cours Saleya Musee National…

PODCAST #6: Paris France

France / Paris / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel podcast

PODCAST #6: Paris France

…cal architecture escaped the hammering and destruction that so other major European cities on either side of the war went through. As I travelled to Paris on this trip on the Eurostar – my most favourite and recommended way to get from London to Paris – I was trying to remember just how many times I have visited the city. I think it must be close to 20 times. And for a wide range of reasons and with a wide range of experiences – from camping as a…

Genoa

Genoa Italy. City of Rich Maritime, Cruising & Ship Building Heritage

…buted with “discovering America”. It is argued that a he was not the first European to go to the Americas, and that the Norse explorer called Leif Ericson had got there before him. Columbus set sail in 1492 with 3 ships (Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina) sailing in the opposite direction to the accepted route, in order to find a new route to Asia. Most thought he would fall off the end of the Earth, as it was believed the world was flat. He always thou…

Destinations / London

The View from The Shard London. The Newest And Highest London Attraction

…signed by Renzo Piano and funded by Qatar money, is the tallest in Western Europe. It will have offices, a Shangri-La Hotel on 34 − 52nd floors, restaurants on 31 − 33rd floors and multi-million dollar apartments. THE VIEW from The Shard. The advertising standards authority will agree it is a fair claim! Prince Andrew took advantage of the height and views in November 2012 to abseil down the building for Charity. Window cleaners and construction w…

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Bembridge And My Travels & Blog

…ish Citizen which is really important as meant I have been able to live in Europe, and travel so much easier than if was not! I did 18 months military service in Zimbabwe after school, where I was a weapons instructor training people to use Browning machine guns, pistols and shotguns. I left Zimbabwe in 1982 after military service to go to university. ⁃ As a boy growing up I longed to live in London and constantly nagged my parents to move back to…

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My Packing Tips: 9 Things I Pack For Every Trip I Ever Do. And Why

…or check in. Unless flying long haul, I try and do carry on when flying in Europe only, as waiting for luggage can be as long as some flights! 3. Put out the things I always take on every trip. The list of those below. 4. Work through in my mind getting dressed for the trip, and putting those clothes out. Then each day and what type of thing will need for each stage of the day. Deciding how many “sets” of things I need (like how many T-shirts or s…