Author: Carmen Pirc
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Country Nr 35 – Republic of the Congo – Brazzaville, a lovely combination of the urban, the rural, and the African
Country 35/196: Congo Destination: Brazzaville Brazzaville is a beautiful, modern, peaceful, and rather clean city with ambitions to become an ecotourism destination. The city may be the perfect combination of the urban, the rural, and the African. We will forever remember Brazzaville as a city of beautiful sights and exceptionally friendly people. β₯ Things to…
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Country Nr 34 – Cameroon – a crowded African ‘mini-bus’ ride from Douala to Limbe
Country 34/196: Cameroon Destinations: Douala, Limbe We were staying in the country’s largest city – Douala, but since we’re kind of tired of staying in big cities, we decided to take a daily trip to Limbe – a charming coastal town with a relaxed vibe and many beautiful sights. It was a great experience! Besides,…
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Country Nr 33 – South Africa – a hike to Table Mountain, a visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach, and a beautiful city battling water scarcity
Country 33/196: South Africa Destination: Cape Town Fresh from Cape Town and totally in awe of the city. π It has everything – beautiful beaches, spectacular mountains, amazing wildlife, a laid-back atmosphere, impressive architecture,Β and many other breathtaking sights. π β₯ Things to see and things to do Boulders Beach Boulders Beach is one of the…
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Country Nr 32 – Kenya – epic safari adventures and conservation efforts near Nairobi
Country 32/196: Kenya Destinations: Nairobi, Amboseli national park, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre Hey guys! We have just had the best time in Kenya! This country is a paradise for animal lovers! π β₯ Things to do and things to see We went on a safari at the breathtaking Amboseli national park with Back…
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Country Nr 31 – Rwanda – visiting Kigali, one of the cleanest and most peaceful cities in Africa
Country 31/196: Rwanda Destinations: Kigali We were afraid that we won’t be able to see why Rwanda is called ‘the land of thousand hills’ if we only visit its capital, but we were wrong. Kigali is one of the most diverse, green, clean, and beautiful cities we have ever been to and it sure has…
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Country Nr 30 – Uganda – exploring Kampala and relaxing at Lake Victoria
Country 30/196: Uganda Destinations: Kampala, Entebbe Due to the extremely popular gorilla tracking tours in Uganda, its lovely capital is often overlooked, which is a shame, since Kampala offers a lot of beautiful sites, including various tombs, parks, churches, and mosques.Β Besides, the lovely lakeside town of Entebbe is just an hour away from the capital.…
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Country Nr 29 – South Sudan – peace efforts in one of the most dangerous countries in the world
Country 29/196: South Sudan Destination: Juba South Sudan is the youngest sovereign country in the world. We’ve had the pleasure to visit Juba – their capital city and we loved the fact that there are so many banners and movements promoting peace. We visited some pretty amazing places and we especially enjoyed the laid-back vibe…
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Country Nr 28 – Egypt – desert nights overlooking the majestic Giza Pyramids, a cruise on the Nile, and Egyptian feteer
Country 28/196: Egypt Destinations: Giza and Cairo Spent the last ten days in Egypt and we LOVED IT! In Giza, we were staying at the amazing Marvel Stone Hotel, which offers the best view of the majestic pyramids. Afterward, we stayed in Downtown Cairo for a couple of days. We used the time to enjoy…
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Country Nr 27 – Libya – dangerous beauty
Country 27/196: Libya Destinations: Tripoli and Leptis Magna Due to political tensions and civil unrest, most governments advise against traveling to Libya. And even though we managed to find a window of relative stability, we must also advise against it. The situation in the country is still not stable, but life goes on in Tripoli…