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Antarctica Gary Bembridge

Antarctica

Antarctica Expedition Lines Don’t Tell You This, Until You’re On Board!

…h which allowed a stunning unscheduled landing there instead. When we left South Georgia for the South Shetland Islands, the weather abruptly improved which meant instead of calling into the advertised protected bay inside Deception Island, we landed at a more exposed site called Baily Head, which has the largest chinstrap penguin colony in Antarctica, and is hardly ever possible to visit. On all three cruises I’ve been on, the return crossing of…

Hilton Sandton Sun Johannesburg South Africa

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Hilton Sandton Sun Johannesburg South Africa

We booked the Hilton Sandton Sun as it was part of a sale of weekend rates which included a late check out which we needed as we had late flights back to London. The deal also included breakfast. Overall I found the Hilton to be a good hotel. It is a typical Hilton in terms of decor, rooms and service. We did have a few problems and they were sorted out quickly (if not with enthusiasm). The room we checked into had been smoked in by the previous…

Accomodation / Singapore

JW Marriott South Beach Singapore Review and Video Tour

…ind I had to play around at bedtime to get things closed down. JW Marriott South Beach Singapore Room 2110 JW Marriott South Beach Singapore Room 2110 JW Marriott South Beach Singapore Room 2110 Whilst not huge, the room is full of light with floor-to-ceiling windows, lots of mirrors and white decor. The bed is vast and comfortable with high quality linen. There is plenty of storage. I loved the large sofa along the window that allowed you to lie…

Gary Bembridge Tips for Travellers

Gary Bembridge

My Story: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Bembridge

…about. The only other country my parents took me to before turning 20 was South Africa. This made me even more determined to see as much as the world as I could once I started working and earned my own money. Me at my Military passing Out Parade in 1978 I did 18 months military service in Zimbabwe after school during the Civil War before One-Man One-Vote Independence. I was a weapons instructor, training soldiers to man the convoys that escorted…

Destinations / Seoul / South Korea

Things To Do In Seoul (South Korea). Hotels, Tours, Museums & More

…massive set of sculptures with a set of huge spires representing North and South divide and the most amazing sculptures. Nearby to this is another sculpture of 2 men on top of a mound like building representing families torn apart between North and South. Second, there are the outdoor exhibits of row upon row of planes, tanks and vehicles from the Korean and Vietnam War, which you can go inside of. Third, there is the museum, which has long open h…

Attraction / Destinations / Seoul / South Korea

Korean War & Air Museum Seoul South Korea. Video tour and Review.

…sing words. Please watch the 2 videos of the place, which you can watch below: Korean War Memorial and Museum in Seoul: To see all the photos I took of the Korean War Memorial and Museum click here Korean War & Air Museum in Seoul South Korea Korean War & Air Museum in Seoul South Korea Korean War & Air Museum in Seoul South Korea Korean War & Air Museum in Seoul South Korea Korean War & Air Museum in Seoul South Korea Korean War & Air Museum in S…

MAURITIUS: The magical, beautiful Indian Ocean Island

airports / Attraction review / Mauritius / travel

MAURITIUS: The magical, beautiful Indian Ocean Island

…had better places to go, particularly in the Cape, in what we now know as South Africa. Then eventually, about 100 or so years later, the Portuguese influence waned. The Dutch took much more interest in it, using it as a supply base. Slaves started to be brought in to help with sugarcane and growing sugarcane and then the French took over the island. It was called Isle de France, and it was handed over to the French East India Company and they ra…

New York: South Street Seaport

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New York: South Street Seaport

The South Street Seaport Links: The official South Street Seaport Website South Street Seaport on Wikipedia The South Street Seaport is a historic area in the New York City borough of Manhattan, located where Fulton Street meets the East River, and adjacent to theFinancial District. The Seaport is a designated historic district, distinct from the neighboring Financial District. It features some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan, an…

Tanzania

Tanzania Safari Game Drive Tips : How To Prepare And What To Expect!

…in closed-sided 4×4 vehicles Unlike safaris in countries like Zimbabwe or South Africa, the game viewing vehicles are not open sided tiered trucks. They are 4×4 trucks, usually Toyota Land Cruisers, which have been specially adapted for the purpose within Tanzania. They are also used as your transport between parks and lodges and for the drives. They hold up to six guests in the rear, with a driver and guide up front. The roof is opened in the pa…

South Place Hotel London-8

London

Looking for one of the Best London Hotels? Watch my South Place Hotel Tour and Review Vlog

…hotel rates. Check in every day as the deals will be refreshed daily. The South Place Hotel will be offering free Champagne and breakfast when you book during the sale. If The South Place Hotel does not appeal or you are visiting somewhere else in the world you can see other the deals at LateRooms.com/Sale If you enjoyed this article, please follow Tips For Travellers on: YouTube Channel: Helping you to make the most of your precious vacation tim…

I Discovered That Cruising South America Is Unpredictable

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I Discovered That Cruising South America Is Unpredictable

…sengers were really worried about cruising around Cape Horn at the base of South America. It is where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans smash together, and it is renowned for being one of the roughest, most treacherous parts of the world to sail in. Although, as we arrived, the wind suddenly died down, the sea calmed, and the sun came out. This was typical of so many aspects of my cruise around South America. This constant unpredictability threw up…