At a crossroads between two continents and two cultures, Morocco reveals itself to artists as an artistic or personal experience conducive to introspection. During one of his travels Jacques Majorelle wrote, “There are scenes of such realism that one forgets one’s time and let’s oneself go at living in the Middle Ages”. Morocco deserves better than a simple trip to…
Tag: Africa
Safaris And Africa Offer Mind Blowing Adventures
The danger and beauty of wild, unrestrained nature as it has been for so many years has intrigued and enthralled people around the world since David Livingston wrote England of his adventures in Africa. Safaris have long been in the top list of dream vacations. How exciting it would be to see the King of the jungle himself, lounging in…
Adventure Vacations Fo Both Kids And Parents
When you bring up the subject of vacation with your kids, there is usually one of two responses; either they want to go to Disneyland for the third time or they want to take an exotic trip that Indiana Jones would consider an adventure. You don’t want to take that repeat vacation; you want something different but also a vacation…
Is Hoodia Gordonii An Effective Weight Loss Pill
Hoodia gordonii is a natural plant that can be found in Kalahari Desert of South Africa. Yes, the genuine hoodia gordonii can make you lose weight, but it is quite hard to find the pure hoodia gordonii. When you find the real hoodia gordonii, you will definitely lose weight, if you take it properly and use the right dosage. The…
Out Of Africa
Exploring the wildlife in Africa could be the greatest and the most exiting experiences of your lifetime. People, who get used to living in a big city will be really astonished be the grandeur of the African nature, its flora and fauna. If your aim is to sink deep into this world – your choice is safari. There are several…
The Best Time Of Year To Visit South Africa
I don’t know whether or not you have considered not only a vacation in South Africa, or even got as far as the planning stage. For most people a visit to South Africa tends to be in the middle of the European Winter, because of the attractions of blue sky and a much better temperature. Naturally enough this is high…
Lazy Lagoon Island Retreat
We visited Lazy Lagoon after a safari, and what a place to unwind, and get the dust out of your pores. It is a small private island lodge, and is run by Alex and Janie Fox, whose knowledge of Africa is just amazing. You can only arrive one way, and that is by boat, and be warned you will get…
Another Look At Mahatma Gandhi
Many myths abound about Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand known as Mahatma “Great Souled”) Gandhi (1869-1948). He was not born to a poor Indian family. His father was dewan (chief minister) of Porbandar, the capital of a small principality in Gujarat in western India under British suzerainty. He later became dewan of Rajkot. He married at the age of 13 and was…
Safari Hats A Glimpse In History
Africa is the region that seems to offer rich collection of culture, resources, places of wonder and scenes of the circle of life. It is more impressive than anyone may ever dream. And as vast as it can get, no one can truly travel the whole of Africa in a month without missing hundreds of sights. One has to live…
What To See In Pretoria Gauteng
Pretoria didn’t develop as quickly as Johannesburg did over the years but two of the most impressive buildings are located in this beautiful Jakkarandastad (city, filled with the most beautiful purple flower trees called the Jakkaranda). The first building is The Union Building that was built on Meintjieskop, Arcadia, named after Stephanus Jacobus Meintjies. Arcadia was farmland, originally belonging to…