I had been on the exact same flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg a few years ago before my doomed flight to Dakar. I got to the airport early (Nairobi traffic is very unpredictable) but check-in was deserted with a very efficient agent completing my check-in in seconds. Immigration was deserted too and moments later, I […]
My Favorite 7 Things to Do in Gan Island, Maldives – Understand Gan Island (a.k.a., Gan) is part of the southernmost island of the Maldives. It’s so far south, you are actually on the southern hemisphere (most of the Maldives are on the northern side). Gan Island stands out because it is now easily reachable […]
I’ve just spent three weeks in South Africa, Zambia and Malawi. For most of this trip, I stayed at several Protea Hotels by Marriott and I recently reviewed the following seven properties: The Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport, which is located next to Johannesburg‘s international airport. Protea Hotel Cape Town Mowbray, in the southern suburbs of […]
Cathay Pacific has had a long-standing service to and from South African’s largest city and I was curious to try out the long flight over the Indian Ocean to Hong Kong. The flight does not feature a first class anymore, but is run in a three-cabin configuration (economy, premium economy and business). It now features the new […]
About two years ago, I got stuck in Johannesburg during my adventures with South African Airways. I stayed a night at the Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport. This can be used whenever you go through immigration at JNB. The shuttle bus leaves from the ‘bus terminal’ right behind the InterContinental Hotel; it’s a bit hard […]
Mango is the low-cost South African Airways subsidiary that serves mostly Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. The Cape Town to Johannesburg route is highly competitive and there are several airlines with a regular daily service right now. I paid $70 per ticket for the one-way flight with Mango. As at Johannesburg Airport, I used the […]
The lounge situation at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport isn’t great, since part of the terminal burnt down a few years ago. Two years ago, South African Regional Business Class gave me a voucher for a rather terrible coffee shop instead of any lounge access. Now Turkish Airlines has invested in a proper lounge at […]
My Favorite 15 Things to do in Namibia – Understand This was my first time in Namibia – an enormous country twice the size of California and with just 2 million citizens. Namibia is located northwest of South Africa. It is a former German colony and still has many Germanic roots and signs, though English […]
Trip Index (what we have published so far): Awesome Indian/Pakistani Cuisine in Nairobi at Hashmi Barbeque Photo Review Lisbon, Portugal 15 awesome things to do in Stone Town, Zanzibar – or is this the best island in the Indian Ocean? Top 10 things to do in Nairobi and how to survive one of Africa’s most […]
Book your flight on TAP Portugal here. Trip Index (what we have published so far): South African Premium Lounge Baobab Review Johannesburg Airport (JNB) Awesome Indian/Pakistani Cuisine in Nairobi at Hashmi Barbeque Photo Review Lisbon, Portugal 15 awesome things to do in Stone Town, Zanzibar – or is this the best island in the Indian […]
Trip Index (what we have published so far): Photo Review Protea Hotel Transit Johannesburg Airport (Terminal A) South African Premium Lounge Baobab Review Johannesburg Airport (JNB) Awesome Indian/Pakistani Cuisine in Nairobi at Hashmi Barbeque Photo Review Lisbon, Portugal 15 awesome things to do in Stone Town, Zanzibar – or is this the best island in […]
Did you know that you can access 700+ lounges worldwide with prioritypass.com? Trip Index (what we have published so far): South African Business Class Review Johannesburg (JNB) to Dakar (DKR) SA 207, A330 Photo Review Protea Hotel Transit Johannesburg Airport (Terminal A) South African Premium Lounge Baobab Review Johannesburg Airport (JNB) Awesome Indian/Pakistani Cuisine in […]
Trip Index (what we have published so far): Photo Review Radisson Blu Hotel Dakar, Senegal South African Business Class Review Johannesburg (JNB) to Dakar (DKR) SA 207, A330 Photo Review Protea Hotel Transit Johannesburg Airport (Terminal A) South African Premium Lounge Baobab Review Johannesburg Airport (JNB) Awesome Indian/Pakistani Cuisine in Nairobi at Hashmi Barbeque Photo […]
Book your flight on Ryanair here. Trip Index (what we have published so far): Your ultimate guide to Ethiopian Food South African Airways Regional Business Class Review Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) A320 Photo Review Radisson Blu Hotel Dakar, Senegal South African Business Class Review Johannesburg (JNB) to Dakar (DKR) SA 207, A330 Photo Review […]
Trip Index (what we have published so far): 13 things to do in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and what to expect in this crazy town Prison Island – Probably the best thing to do when in Stone Town, Zanzibar! (See the giant turtles, the old prison and snorkel the clear waters) Wonderful tandoori in Zanzibar – […]
Did you know that you can access 700+ lounges worldwide with prioritypass.com? Trip Index (what we have published so far): Taste wonderful Ethiopian cuisine at Lucy (next to the Ethiopian National Museum) Even more incredible Ethiopian cuisine – enter Kategna Restaurant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 13 things to do in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and what […]
Book the Protea Hotel Transit Johannesburg Airport here. Trip Index (what we have published so far): Radisson Blu Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Review Taste wonderful Ethiopian cuisine at Lucy (next to the Ethiopian National Museum) Even more incredible Ethiopian cuisine – enter Kategna Restaurant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 13 things to do in Addis Ababa, […]
Book your flight on South African Airways here. Trip Index (what we have published so far): Discover stunning Ethiopian coffee at To.Mo.Ca Coffee, Addis Ababa Radisson Blu Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Review Taste wonderful Ethiopian cuisine at Lucy (next to the Ethiopian National Museum) Even more incredible Ethiopian cuisine – enter Kategna Restaurant in Addis […]
Book the Radisson Blu Hotel Dakar here. Trip Index (what we have published so far): Why see the Addis Mercato in Addis Ababa? Or how to not get scammed in Addis… Discover stunning Ethiopian coffee at To.Mo.Ca Coffee, Addis Ababa Radisson Blu Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Review Taste wonderful Ethiopian cuisine at Lucy (next to […]
Book your flight on South African Airways here. Trip Index (what we have published so far): Great Ethiopian cuisine at Yeshi Buna, Addis Ababa Why see the Addis Mercato in Addis Ababa? Or how to not get scammed in Addis… Discover stunning Ethiopian coffee at To.Mo.Ca Coffee, Addis Ababa Radisson Blu Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia […]
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