Since the situation in Libya and other Arabic countries remains tense and we are all hoping for a more peaceful resolution of the conflicts, I would like to do follow-up on my post from last week and talk about the city of Marrakech, Morocco. Staying in one of the apartments in Marrakech you will come to find that the city can be divided into 2 very different parts: The Medina, the historical old part of the city and the Gueliz or Ville Nouvelle, … [Read more...]
A Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro
As per Wikipedia: Altitude sickness: Symptoms that may indicate life-threatening altitude sickness include: - Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs): - Symptoms similar to bronchitis - Persistent dry cough - Fever - Shortness of breath even when resting - Cerebral edema (swelling of the brain): - Headache that does not respond to analgesics - Unsteady gait - Gradual loss of consciousness - Increased nausea - Retinal … [Read more...]
IExplore Photo Contest
Check out Iexplore's photo contest. Anyone can enter and you have a chance to win an Africa safari for two in Kenya! You can vote every day for the same photo until the contest finishes on April 15. On that day, the 20 photos with the highest vote totals will be selected as finalists Help out our contributor Nick with his cool photo taken in Vietnam amazingly shot with a cheap Walmart camera! Nick is our video specialist and also runs … [Read more...]
Valley Song, to run in Venice CA in March
This is a play that is well worth attending if you are in the Los Angeles area, running from early March for three weeks. We interviewed actress Gloria Huwiler sometime back and she has a starring role in this play. Valley Song opens at the Electic Lodge Theatre on Friday March 4th and runs through March 20th. The play, directed by Patrick Ssenjovu, is presented by African Theatre company Sunchild productions and the Electric Lodge and will … [Read more...]
GranMonte Vineyards, All in the Family
After returning from Brunei and a quick day of rest we set out for the jungles of Khao Yai National Park and part of Thailand's "wine trail". GranMonte Vineyards located in the heart of the small Asoke Valley was the highlight of our day. This winery was founded by Thai couple Visooth and Sakuna Lohitnavy. Their daughter Visootha (or Nikki) is Thailand's first female winemaker (only in her 20's, she has many harvests ahead of her). The entire … [Read more...]
The 2011 Travelers GO/NO Go List
Los Angeles, CA - 22 December 2010 - The website has published the ultimate New Year's resolution wish list for travelers, with their '2011 Travelers GO/NO Go List' for those looking for something different. "Serious travelers want authentic, exciting and participatory adventures nowadays," says the website, "they want to visit places that seem exotic, places that are new on the horizon and that offer them a chance to get out of their comfort … [Read more...]
Tony Wheeler: Founder of Lonely Planet
Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with Tony Wheeler, the founder of Lonely Planet, in San Francisco. He was on a whirlwind tour in the United States promoting his new book, Bad Lands: A Tourist on the Axis of Evil. We spent about an hour in the interview. Immediately following his book promotion tour he was off to attempt a climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa 5,895 meters (19,340 feet). We asked him a series of questions - this is … [Read more...]
Gloria Huwiler: Actress
Huwiler stays busy through her works in film and theatre and also promoting African artworks through her exhibitions in both New York and Los Angeles. We asked her a few questions about her acting career, interest in art and travels. Q. I read in the current edition of "Los Angeles" magazine a quote from Susan Holmes, a model who is married to a former bassist from Gun N' Roses. She says - "Rock stars and models have a lot in common. … [Read more...]
Worldly Works of Art
One needn't head south to Miami Art Basel to enjoy a zany art show. From Morocco to the Great Barrier Reef, these luxury international hotels and lifestyle brands boast unique art pieces and eclectic collections of their own. Molori Great Barrier Reef, Australia A bespoke private hideaway and the sister property to South Africa's famed Molori Safari Lodge, Molori Great Barrier Reef is located near Australia's iconic coral reef and within … [Read more...]
St. Regis opens in Lhasa, Tibet
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts First St. Regis Resort in China with the opening of The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, Tibet Tibet's First International Luxury Hotel, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, Offers a New Dimension of Luxury for the Region Lhasa, Tibet China / New York, New York (November 19, 2010) - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of St. Regis first resort in China and first-ever luxury resort … [Read more...]
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