Africa

8
Feb

Glimpses of South Africa

South Africa is a showcase of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and excellence in hospitality.

29
Sep

The Land of Pharaohs

If someone has interest in pre-History, Egypt is the place to visit.  ‘Welcome to our seventh Millennium’ was the slogan in Cairo on the eve of new millennium. Egypt awaits and receives tourists like no other country.

20
Sep

Z for Zimbabwe

In any list of countries, Zimbabwe comes last.  Zimbabwe’s name at the bottom of the alphabetical list of countries is understandable because it starts with Z.  The problem with Zimbabwe is that it comes last on any list – GDP growth, Human resources, per capita income – you name any. Despite being poor Zimbabweans have big hearts.  They have allocated

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20
Sep

The First Desert

They say Kalahari is the most ancient of all deserts on Earth. It is unique. Its red dunes, desert-adapted wildlife, and drought-tolerant plants are all distinct. But the most unique in Kalahari is the San culture. They say this is the longest surviving culture in the world, almost forty thousand years old. Probably researchers can still find San people. What

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2
Sep

African Safari

If someone asks me which place shall I like to revisit if I get a chance?  My only answer would be ‘African Safari.’ African Safaris have always fascinated me and my family.  The untouched wilderness, minimum commercial activities, serious conservation efforts, and abundance of wildlife make a visitor delighted.  I think ‘delighted’ doesn’t convey the feelings properly.  It should be

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