Archive for the ‘Africa’ Category

Egyptian obelisks: Paying a tall tribute to the Sun God

Egypt is a mystical land and its ancient architecture has garnered curiosity from far and wide for long. While the mummies and pyramids are a popular attraction by now, Egypt’s obelisks are a major draw as well. These impressive structures were built as a symbol of the solar god Ra, Egyptians’...

January 7th, 2011 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Cango Caves- An underground wonderworld!

Cango caves are one of the world’s greatest natural wonders having being sculpted by nature over centuries. Many have termed them as the eighth wonder of the world. You can expect to see fascinating limestone formations in different hues and colours at this national monument.

January 3rd, 2011 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Pompey pillar: Standing tall and triumphant

Pompey pillar is something that Egypt must be definitely pompous about. Because one of the things that comes in your mind when you see it is how they managed to erect a pillar of this size and structure atop a hill and that too in the medieval times.  Let’s go explores the history and the importance...

December 8th, 2010 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Mesmerised with Masai’s magic!

My visit to the Masai Mara was not only an insight into the culture of the Masai tribe; it also offered me an arms view of their bustling wildlife and birds. Here’s a travelogue on my experience with the Masais and a first-hand perspective on interacting with the wildlife.

August 12th, 2010 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Fun, frolic, fiesta!

Offering a mind-blowing array of attractions- right from a casino to a museum to even roller coaster rides- the Gold Reef City in South Africa, is pure wholesome entertainment. Constructed on a previous gold mine having a world record for the amount of the shiny metal recovered, this place is almost...

August 9th, 2010 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Quite nice Knysna!

Nestled between the grand Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, the Knysna Lagoon in South Africa is an onlooker’s delight. Amidst a picturesque locale, the lagoon offers a variety of activities for the enthusiastic traveller.

July 30th, 2010 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

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