…y train was a good representation from other English-speaking nations like South Africa and New Zealand. As a premium service travelling through landscapes, most of the guests appeared to be 50+ couples and groups. People were very sociable. In my view the Rocky Mountaineer is best suited to this demographic. There were a few children across the train but in my view as an experience involving soaking in the scenery listening to the history and bac…
…one of my favourite all-time travel experiences. I had been on safaris in South Africa and Zimbabwe but this was even more magical, enthralling and I saw more animals than I had imagined I would. It exceeded all expectations on so many levels when I travelled there I travelled with Titan Travel on a 9-night “Wild Plains of Tanzania” trip. In this podcast I share 11 tips and advice on how to prepare for and get the most of a safari to Tanzania bas…
…one of my favourite all-time travel experiences. I had been on safaris in South Africa and Zimbabwe but this was even more magical, enthralling and I saw more animals than I had imagined I would. It exceeded all expectations on so many levels when I travelled there I travelled with Titan Travel on a 9-night “Wild Plains of Tanzania” trip. In this podcast I share many tips and advice – and answer questions I received – about what a game drive invo…
…ica It also saved me from an unpleasant day on board on a recent Silversea South Africa cruise. It told me Richards Bay port was industrial and had nowhere close by to walk to and explore, but also that it was a port that loaded coal onto freighters and visiting ships get covered in coal dust. Sitting by the pool or out on deck was a no go. So, I knew to book an excursion and not stay on. I often choose to stay on board if the port is a long way f…
…the west coast but there are a couple, like the Almond Club & Spa. On the south coast, which is around St. Lawrence Gap, and actually where Bridgetown is and down through St. Lawrence Gap, through to an area called Oistins is the more popular, more medium to lower priced resorts. The south coast it tends to be much younger. It’s where St. Lawrence Gap is, and so there’s much more night life. There’s also much more family stuff, including things l…
…ades. USA pulled out support in 1973 but war carried on until North overan South culminating in tanks smashing through gates of presidential complex on 30 April 1975 and South unconditionally surrendering. Vietnam is communist country with 1 party state. World’s 2nd largest exporter of rice and coffee with high tech industry growing fast. Safe country but has reputation of being corrupt. Ho Chi Minh City is the biggest city in Vietnam but Hanoi in…
…gregate and preen. I love the beauty and energy of the area Watch my Miami South Beach highlights video: Website: Miami Design Preservation League http://www.mdpl.org Tourist Website: http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/places-to-see/south-beach-art-deco-district #4 Key West Both Ernest Hemingway and ex-USA President Harry Truman fell in love with Key West and had homes there that you can now tour. Both provide fascinating insights to the stories and l…
…014 and 2015 calendar, for example, we travelled with greater depth around South Africa and Asia. Guests get to enjoy two or three days in some ports of call. We also elevate our on board product with regionally themed menus and local speakers. You have greater exposure to a certain part of the world and not ultimately just paying lip service in one or two ports of call and the ship quickly moving on, which ultimately that’s what it has to do to g…
…any Caribbean islands, Canada on my recent Canada & New England cruise, or South Africa. So, these days I buy an eSIM to get data, which means I can do Skype calls to landlines, Messenger and WhatsApp Video calls to home as well as browse. eSims are best, as they don’t mean replacing my phone’s Sim card. GigSky I have recently switched to GigSky as they have packages that work both on land and, unlike others I have used, also on the ship when at s…
…They base ships in and know places like Japan, Australia and New Zealand, South America, the Pacific Islands, and Hawaii. They also do many longer voyages, Grand Voyages to dive deeper into a region like Africa, and World Cruises too. default Holland America Tips: Dining I also feel that dining on balance is a strength, though as you will hear they are more mixed here than the other topics I’ve spoken about. Like all lines, they have a range of i…
…e east of the island of Madagascar which itself lies off the south east of Africa near Mozambique. Its location 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 magic…
