http://touristlink.com/blog Search Index for tourism and travel Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:27:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A side trip to the Aberdares was easily incorporated into an otherwise non-fishing trip to other popular destinations. Contact: Tamu Safari's 800-766-9199/404-591-7119 cosal@tamusafaris.com or Savannah Camps and Lodges PO Box 48019, Nairobi, Kenya eaos@africaonline.co.ke *Camping in Aberdare National Park: There are seven public campsites, but two have shelters/cabins that ... http://touristlink.com/blog/uncategorized/anglers-travel-to-africa-2.html The lion is the undisputed King of the Jungle. The shark rules the Seas. Both have toothsome reputations and, as it happens, identical preying patterns. The lion, however, has a better press. Kim, the shark lady, from Gansbaai, is doing for sharks what Disney did for lions. While sharks are not easily ... http://touristlink.com/blog/arts-culture/sharks-the-whole-tooth-2.html Once, the dusty African air hereabouts rang with war cries and musket fire. These days, in July at any rate, you're more likely to hear a chorus of "DAAHLINGS!" The historic South African town of Grahamstown was founded as a British fort in 1820 during the fierce frontier wars with the ... http://touristlink.com/blog/arts-culture/pineapples-and-prima-donnas-the-grahamstown-festival.html The lithe, tanned blond in tennis whites hopped into a new white Corvette and kissed the graying, rotund driver. Even as a teenager in 1953, I knew he was not her father. It had to be the car. So, consumed by teenage lust, I saved for a 'Vette or, after ... http://touristlink.com/blog/arts-culture/catching-classics-2.html The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." -- Saint Augustine -- Over the years we've stayed in flats, homes, villas, castles, inns, boats, barges and a host of other spots where your corner pub or bar owner or cook may not speak ... http://touristlink.com/blog/arts-culture/the-world-is-a-book-part-2.html Canoes put you on the water for less money, less effort and less risk than you probably expect. Most experts feel canoes rank with bicycles as effective "people-powered" transport. Best of all in this too often loud and confused world, canoes relax and refresh the mind without overtiring the body. ... http://touristlink.com/blog/arts-culture/you-too-can-canoe-2.html A couple of Nathan's hot dogs says its New York. Cracked crab says San Francisco. So let your stomach talk to the local food. Picnic baskets packed with fresh French bread, spicy sausages, aromatic cheeses and fruit not long from the tree once made travelers' meals memorable. As did that ... http://touristlink.com/blog/arts-culture/epicure-on-a-roll.html Who wouldn't say that travel is an enriching and educating experience? But it is far more enriching and you'll get more out of it if you've done your homework. Travel guidebooks can be a great help, but for the color, feel and soul of a place, I turn to a ... http://touristlink.com/blog/arts-culture/books-to-travel-2.html You can make a good case that the best, reasonably accessible diving in the world is in Eilat City near Akaba, the spot where the legendary Lawrence of Arabia won his first victory in WW I. Diving, like Lawrence, is legendary. Water that's 22 to 24 degrees Celsius year round ... http://touristlink.com/blog/arts-culture/diving-in-beautiful-eilat-2.html Fly fishing is beyond sport, skill, and even obsession. It's a religion, and my baptism into the faith was on the Gunnison River in Colorado. I thought I was merely going to learn something new and different. I didn't anticipate the dogma, the intricate litany, the saints, the tithing, the ... http://touristlink.com/blog/arts-culture/a-river-ran-over-me.html