By Anirban Sarkar – If Kuala Lumpur is a high-tech city, Penang is where nature unfolds itself generously. Penang provides a perfect weekend sojourn. The local people, which, like anywhere else in Malaysia, comprises mainly the Chinese, Indian, Bangladeshi and of course the local Malay population – the son of the soil. If Kuala Lumpur is a state-of-the-art hi-tech city, Penang is a perfect weekend retreat. And to some extent like Oxford or Cambridge, it has a traditional style of construction dotted with rare sky-high swanky buildings. The signature colonial architectures boast of vibrant colours too. We stayed in George... Continue Reading
By Deogratias Kishombo (Dar es Salaam) – Located at Kaole in Bagamoyo district the home village of the President of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Kaole Mamba Ranch is a home of silent reptiles since 1992. It is about 65 kilometers a one hour travel from the City of Dar es salaam. You will hear countless stories about the reptiles living with human beings in the farm. Transport is available by bus at Mwenge Bus station and a busy Kariakoo in Dar es Salaam. All min buses are white with a blue strip scribed “Bagamoyo-Makumbusho” via Bagamoyo Road. However, if... Continue Reading
By Deogratias Kishombo (DAR ES SALAAM) – The north coast of Dar es salaam city is one of the best places with beautiful free beaches with agreeable climate as one can find enjoying under shady coconut and mangrove trees or open space. You will enjoy playing various beach games on dried white sands. You will also not regret as all types of African foods, fresh sea breeze while you stay in Dar es Salaam. These free beaches are located along most famous hotels like Picolo Hotel, White sands hotel, Kunduchi beach hotel and resort, Mediterranean Hotel, Bahari beach hotel, Silver... Continue Reading
HARARE — Acting President John Landa Nkomo last night lauded the bilateral ties between Zimbabwe and Zambia saying they are set to strengthen following the introduction of a flight between Lusaka and Harare starting today. Speaking at the launch of the Lusaka- Harare route by Zambezi Airlines, the Acting President said the strong and cordial relations of the two countries was evidenced by the presence of Zambian founding President Dr Kenneth Kaunda who touched down at 1700hours aboard Zambezi Airline for the event. "The journey for Dr Kaunda has been very long, but eventful. For Zambezi Airline, I say you... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa Travel News – LONDON, — Win 365 Nights in Any Radisson Blu Hotel Worldwide! Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, part of the Rezidor Hotel Group, has launched a “The Greatest Holiday in the World” competition, offering the winner an exceptional prize of 365 hotel nights in any Radisson Blu hotel worldwide; that can be taken with a partner, friends, colleagues and/or family, valid up until 2015. It is the first time that Rezidor has undertaken this type of comprehensive multimedia marketing campaign on such a scale. Candidates are invited to post an initial “pitch” on www.greatestholiday.radissonblu.com as to why... Continue Reading
