Reviews of places, activities, flights, events and accommodation facilities such as resorts, hotels, B&Bs, etc. based on firsthand experiences
My recent visit to the magnificent Hôtel 2 Février in Lomé at the invitation of the management of the hotel was a captivating experience that showcased not only the splendor of Togo’s premier luxury hotel but also the growing influence of cultural diplomacy in promoting tourism across Africa. The visit coincided with the hotel’s vibrant…
I’ve been to East Africa, but surprisingly not to Kenya. So when my darling wife wanted a vacation, I told her, “Let’s go to Kenya.” Fortunately, she had also wanted to visit Kenya and that was it. We made the arrangement and set off. Kenya is a bit more developed than the picture that I…
Maaha Beach Resort is a class apart. I call it “an inviting expanse of bespoke indigenous hospitality carefully blended with nature.” Located in Anokyi in Ellembele District of the oil-rich Western Region of Ghana, Maaha Beach Resort derives its name from the raffia vinifera or bamboo palm, a tropical plant with hard woody stem, known…
I didn’t really get to explore and experience Karela Resort fully… However, I have a good feeling about the place. …dinner was very good. In the morning, breakfast was okay although it was limited – there wasn’t much variety, but it was adequate.
I arrived in Saly around 15:00hrs, disembarking at the fuel station along the main road. The air was dry and cool although the sun was ablaze. It was harmattan season. To get to Saly, I had boarded a Sept-Place (usually Peugeot station wagons) heading to M’Bour from Dakar and the journey took about two hours….
