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African ecotourism, i.e. Eco Destinations in Africa is growing in popularity. That’s because organizations and local communities take the time to promote and care for their surroundings. Still, environmentalists have been advocating to preserve these natural destinations since the 1980s. After all, many of these areas remained relatively untouched. The Read More …
Created by the French Orientalist artist, Jacques Majorelle over almost forty years Majorelle Garden features a Cubist villa designed by the French architect, Paul Sinoir. Acquired by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Jardin Majorelle is one of the most visited places in Marrakech. When we were in Marrakech last Read More …
Food in Morocco is fragrant and flavorful. Andalusian Spain, Arabia, and France heavily influence Moroccan cuisine. The flavors are unique owing to the delicious combination of spices like cinnamon, cumin, and saffron. You will always be welcomed with some sweet mint tea, you will eat more tagine than you ever Read More …
Marrakech is a place steeped in history and architecture, the city with its souks, palaces and the labyrinth-like medina is best navigated leisurely with a guide or someone who truly knows it well particularly if you only have a few days. We spent a perfect week in Morocco last December Read More …
There is a slew of mega-hotels and Riads in Marrakech but if you are looking for a quiet place with 5-star luxury away from the chaos that Marrakech is famous for, book your stay at Villa des Orangers. People who visit Marrakech frequently would agree that Villa des Orangers is Read More …
I sat there with my Casablanca beer and a view of the Citadel, a shrimp from the seafood platter was staring back at me as I was thinking I should have planned this better –– we should have spent a night here, my soul is not going to be satiated Read More …
Have you really been to Morocco if you didn’t walk on the dunes in the Sahara or take a selfie with a camel? Well let me tell you, we didn’t make the long 9-hour drive to the Sahara but we had quite an adventure riding the ATVs on the moon-like Read More …
Our Spa attendant handed my daughter and me a couple of paper underwear and pointed to the blue floormats on the floor using hand signs and asked us to take off our clothes – I had no idea what to expect in a Moroccan Hammam when I signed us up. Read More …
The cities of Western Cape are distinguished by original architecture, called the Cape Dutch, and you will easily fall in love with them from the very first glance. This province has a mixture of cultures gathered in one territory: ancient Christian churches, mosques, Victorian-era chapels, and town halls decorated with Read More …
For as long as I remember I have been dreaming about visiting the Boulders Beach Penguins. These African penguins are also known as the Jackass penguin because of the braying sound they make. These cute fellas breed along the southwestern coast of South Africa near Cape Town. The penguins are Read More …
Chapman’s Peak drive in Cape Town, South Africa is considered one of the best coastal drives in the world. With the mountains on one side and the Atlantic ocean on the other, this short 5.5-mile scenic drive is a must-do when visiting Cape Town in South Africa. Combine it with Read More …
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden located on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain in Cape Town is one of the seven most magnificent gardens in the world. The 528 hectares of this beautiful estate includes cultivated gardens and a nature reserve. The garden is known for its collection of southern African plants Read More …
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa known as Zeitz MOCAA is a contemporary art museum located at the V&A Waterfront, Silo District in Cape Town, South Africa. Zeitz MOCAA collects, preserves, and exhibits 21st-century art from all over Africa. It is the largest museum dedicated to contemporary art from Africa Read More …
If you loved Out of Africa, you’ll want to visit the Karen Blixen Museum in Kenya where the author Karen Blixen lived between 1914 and 1931. She left after a series of personal tragedies, but the lovely farmhouse has been preserved as a museum. Set in 4,500 acres of expansive Karen Read More …
Like us, you probably came here for the beautiful Indian Ocean beaches, but there is more to do in Zanzibar. Wander through Stone Town’s labyrinth of winding alleys, bustling markets, mosques, learn about the spices and don’t forget to catch a few sunsets from the Swahili coast. Here are some Read More …
Most people associate Morocco with colorful souks, sand dunes, camel rides through the desert and drinking sugary mint tea. While the latter turned out to be a new addiction for me, one of the best activities during our trip to Marrakesh was an afternoon trek in the Atlas Mountains at Read More …