Archive for the Africa Category

10.5.2008

Travel Guide to Funchal, Madeira

 
Funchal is located in a unique area; the natural geological features form an “amphitheatre” surrounding the city, which begins at the harbour and rises almost 1200 metres high on gentle slopes. This provides a natural shelter and was what attracted the first settlers.
Madeira’s capital for more than five centuries, Funchal is said to have been [...]

10.2.2008

Travel Guide to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

 
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a Spanish city (and municipality) on the island, Gran Canaria, which is one of the Canary Islands located just 130 miles off the northwestern coast of the African continent within the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the capital city of the province of Las Palmas and the co-capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, sharing this status with Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The [...]

10.1.2008

Agadir, Morocco Johnny-Travel Guide

 
Agadir is the number one tourist centre in Morocco. 
With that comes the “touristy feel” but one of its best featue is the year round sun. For Example, In January the average midday temperature is 68°F, the sun shines for 300 days of the year. If you are looking for a great beach vacation Agadir is a great [...]

09.30.2008

Travel Guide to Casablanca Morocco

Casablanca Morocco seems to me like a very diverse place with tons of activities and culture to explore. Initially a central port (Anfa) back in the 10th century BC, Casablanca received its name (translated as “white house”) from Spanish traders that established posts nearby. From the beginning of the 20th century, the city was occupied by the French [...]