Italy’s not best known for its beaches—at least not as well as somewhere like Jamaica or Mexico. And yet just because the beaches are underappreciated doesn’t mean that they aren’t special in their own way. Italian beaches and beach towns have a more rustic, Mediterranean feel to them then the pure whiteness and exoticness of a beach island. For some people, this is even more enjoyable. If you’ve been thinking about where to go for your winter holidays to get [...] read more
If you are thinking about vacationing in Kenya but think the only thing to do there is a Safari, you are very mistaken. Kenya is a fantastic destination for a holiday, and though safaris may be a main attraction, Kenya is not what most people imagine it to be. One great adventurous attraction in Kenya that is a must do is visiting the Masai Mara National Reserve. This 200 square mile reserve located in the southwestern region of Kenya offers [...] read more
Combing the Exotic Lamu Island and the Magnificent Masai Mara
Lamu, Kenya’s oldest living town, was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa. The island itself is a beautiful place of rolling dunes and endless beaches, where tiny villages nestle among coconut and mango plantations and lateen sailed dhows ply the waters. But Lamu’s real attraction is its Old town. There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport.The people of Lamu are great believers in tradition [...] read more