All Aboard the rails in EGYPT this time! Yes, what exactly are the trains like in Egypt? Well I take an all day train from Ramses Station in Cairo southwards along the Nile River to the ancient city of Luxor. I travel in 'VIP' class - is it very VIP? What is the on board …
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Where to Stay in Saint Louis Senegal – The Ndar Ndar House!
Today it's a review of a charming place to stay in the equally charming city of Saint Louis, Senegal. The Ndar Ndar House is part of the Ndar Ndar Cafe below which is a great space that hosts performances, movies and events. I stayed there in April this year and enjoyed a great stay. Come …
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Aqua Adventure Dubai Review
Howdy all, and today I am turning my attention to what I considered the best single day of the whole Dhaka to Dakar experience – and that was the day I went to a WATER PARK! Okay, so you know what, I am nearly 50, but somethings remain fun no matter how old you get! …
Accommodation Review – Muscat International Hotel
Hey all, and yes it is time – for another accommodation review. Today I am reviewing the place I stayed in Muscat, Oman – the Muscat International Hotel. This is a great little budget option only 20 minutes or so from the airport. The price was 12.6 Omani Riyals per night, which comes in at …
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Adventure in the Pakistani Desert!
Well folks travel in Pakistan is never short on adventure, and today I am taking you with me into the Cholistan desert on a day trip from Bahawalpur in Southern Pakistani Punjab. I check out the Cholistan Jeep Rally which is on at the time with all its vehicles - jeeps, dirt bikes, gliders and …
The Best Place to Stay in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Finding a really comfortable, clean and modern place to stay in Nouakchott is NOT easy. But I was so super happy that I found the 'Best Semiramis Hotel' because I couldn't imagine a better place to stay in this city. Patrons there raved about how they always came back to the place and I could …
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Flying Business Class on Qatar Airways!
'Is Qatar Business Class as good as they say it is?' Is the question I begin this flight review with. Yes, I was pretty excited to fly Business Class on Qatar Airways leading up to the flight, and it's time to see if expectations are met! My previous vlog left us at Hamad International Airport, …
Sight Seeing Tour of Muscat, Oman
G’day all. Well, I’ve taken you through the strangeness I encountered and the ‘misfortune’ too in Muscat, and the incredible snorkelling trip to the Daymaniyat Islands as well, so today is the sight-seeing report from the capital of Oman. Keep in mind that it’s a long, spread out city amongst some amazing rocks and mountains, …
Daymaniyat Shells Snorkelling in the Gulf of Oman with SEA TURTLES!
G’day folks! Last Sunday I wrote about the twilight zone experience of I went through when in Muscat. This weekend I am writing about the real highlights of this very cool city – today I will write about my snorkelling half-day trip to the Daymaniyat Islands, and tomorrow I will be going through the sights …
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Exploring Lahore, Pakistan, OUTSIDE the Walled City!
Folks, as if exploring the Walled City of Lahore wasn't enough, today I delve into other parts of this amazing city in Pakistan to see what else the city has to offer - answer: A LOT! From the expansive Shalimar Gardens to little spots where a mosque overlooks a hidden little rail platform, Lahore is …
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