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The Dangerous First Descent of the Zambezi

February 3, 2014 by Richard Bangs1 Comment

It was Valentine’s Day when I first saw the river; it was love at first sight. Along with a party of tour operators, I had been shuttled between game parks and hotel lobbies for days, all leading up to this: Victoria Falls. While the other occupants of the Land Rover pressed for a glimpse of the great falls upstream, I looked the other way, out of habit. Some 350 feet below the bridge we were driving over, a mighty river coiled and cursed through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Beach, Bridges, Canyon, Film, Helicopter, Land Rover, London, Los Angeles, River Rafting, Victoria Falls, Whitewater Rafting, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Ngoma Safari Lodge Botswana

March 1, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Ngoma Safari Lodge is located on the edges of Chobe National Park in Botswana. This fairly new property opened in May 2011 and was officially dedicated in July 2011 with his Excellency, Botswana's President Seretse Khama Ian Khama attending the opening ceremonies. This is isolated luxury at its finest and rawest; the lodge is accessible by any of 3 dirt roads - which are more like 4wd tracks among the bush - there are no signs and you must … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Botswana, Drinking, Lodge, Namibia, National Park, Restaurants, Victoria Falls, Walking tour, Wildlife, Wine Tasting, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Livingstone Zambia

February 13, 2012 by Dave4 Comments

Greetings from the Jollyboy Backpackers Guesthouse. Long gone are the old days of backpacking - where amenities were basic and services on the light side. Here you have excellent Internet access (by sub Saharan Africa standards), a pool, full kitchen and a variety of falls and safari related activities to choose from. The backpackers lodge in Victoria Falls we stayed at even had several onsite masseuses! The "no man's zone" - the area between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Backpacking, Bakeries, Bridges, Internet, Lodge, Naked, Passport, Victoria Falls, Visa, Walking tour, Zambia

Enjoying Victoria Falls…as in the Waterfalls

February 11, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

Just like with the Iquazu Falls in South America where you can enjoy views from two countries (Brazil & Argentina), its the same here between Zimbabwe and Zambia. We entered the Falls National Park on the Zimbabwe side and surprisingly had the trails and viewpoints all to ourselves for the better part of 3 hours. These are among the world's greatest waterfalls - you can walk well over a kilometer to see their span. A highlight of a walk here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: America, Argentina, Brazil, National Park, South America, Victoria Falls, Walking tour, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

February 9, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

We are loving the little town of Victoria Falls - US currency is the name of the game here - even the ATM's spit out US dollars. However, unlike the currency in the USA most of the bills here are blackened beyond believe - some bills are just tattered smears of smudge - even though they are only a few years old! One lady in a wheelchair told us to be very careful at night in regards to mosquitoes - she said she's had malaria so many times … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, California, Victoria Falls, Wildlife, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Flight from Jo’burg to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

February 7, 2012 by DaveLeave a Comment

On BA operated Comair flight now from JO'berg to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. I asked FA what my choices were for lunch as the announcement as often is the case on these small aircraft was garbled and coupled with the flight noise was impossible to hear. Her answer was "they are delicious" - I asked again, "delicious" was the answer repeated. Oh boy - vegetarian lasagne was all I was given. Edible - that's all I will say. Certainly much better … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Airline, Airport, Bangladesh, Technology, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Iguazu Falls – March 2011

March 1, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Iguazu Waterfalls are among the most amazing waterfalls on the planet. Do not underestimate the time you need here - allow at least 1/2 day for the Brazilian side and at minimum a full day for the Argentina side. These falls are spread between the Brazil and Argentina border and extend up the Rio Iguacu several miles. The only similar waterfalls in comparison are Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The massive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: America, Argentina, Brazil, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Gloria Huwiler: Actress

December 2, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Airport, Art, Brazil, Film, France, Gun, Hiking, Lodge, Los Angeles, New York City, South Africa, Venice, Victoria Falls, Wildlife, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The Ultimate 2007 Top 10 Travel To Do List Share

January 30, 2007 by DaveLeave a Comment

(Santa Monica, CA) The annual year end polls have been tallied. All the magazine reader surveys conducted. And the hottest travel blog's have been monitored and the results for the Ultimate 2007 Top 10 Travel To Do List are in! Here's the Top 10 things that travelers want to do in 2007: 10. Independent travelers want real in 2007! They want to participate in real and authentic adventures--they want to trust strangers in strange lands! 9. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Amazing Race, Angkor Wat, China, Culture, Drinking, Great Barrier Reef, Himalayas, India, Italy, Machu Picchu, Markets, Santa Monica, Scavenger Hunt, Shopping Mall, Travel Blogging, Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe & Zambia: The Zim and Zam of Victoria Falls

February 5, 2006 by Solomon RastagarLeave a Comment

Dear Friends, "I can't leave this place. Africa is in my heart'I love the unpredictability here; today we have food, tomorrow we might not". These were the musings of Ivor, a white Zimbabwean grocery store owner we met in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Ivor was one of the few white Zimbabwe citizens left after the country's strong-man president Robert Mugabe changed the constitution to allow himself unlimited terms and, in 2000, instituted a series of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Botswana, Bus Travel, Farming, Fashion, Food and Wine, River Rafting, Shopping Mall, Train Travel, Victoria Falls, Visa, Walking tour, Wildlife, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Zoo

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