For those travelers who like a taste of luxury but want experiences and photos from a trip none of their friends have been on, Nosy Be in Madagascar fits the bill. The African island is an underrated paradise, with beaches that stretch to meet clear blue waters. It's not only the beache...
After four months, England and the loyal crewman that had been stranded with him managed to build a boat and sail to a pirate safe haven in Madagascar. He died sometime in the winter of 1720–21, possibly from tropical disease. Birthplace: Ireland Robert Culliford Age: 359 Robert Culli...
From the Empire State Building to Niagara Falls and everything in between, North America is home to some of the most iconic places and famous landmarks in the world. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting out, these destinations should definitely be on your bucket list. Antel...
The Avenue of the Baobabs is a group of famous trees lining the dirt road between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina in western Madagascar. Its striking landscape draws travelers from around the world, making it one of the most visited tourist attractions in Madagascar. The Baobab trees, up...
Bridge to Masoala Photo by: Rudolf Stricker, Creative Commons Masoala National Park is to the northeast of Madagascar is also the largest island in Madagascar. The Masoala National Park was established in 1997 and covers an area of about 2300 square kilo
Tamarind Falls are a series of seven individual cascades on the Tamarin River in southwest Mauritius, a small island east of Madagascar. They are located in a remote area but because of this, the natural surroundings are largely unspoilt. ...
There are numerous Fairs and Festivals in Mizoram and the Spring Festival, also known as the Chapchar Kut is the most important. It is a traditional carnival in Mizoram when the men and women gather with colorful attires and bedeck themselves with jewelry. ...
Nectarios Kellis was an Australian Greek Orthodox priest who embarked on a mission in Madagascar in the 1990s, and eventually became the Bishop of Madagascar. He was inspired by an appeal in a church magazine for missionaries to revive the Eastern Orthodox Church in Madagascar. There had been...
The pirates took a larger Arab ship in the Persian Gulf. Around this time Bowen enlisted with the pirates and was elected sailing master. Bowen returned to western Madagascar and began sailing in consort with George Booth. April of 1700 the two crews captured the Speaker, a strong 50-gun ...
18. Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar 19. Lake Nakuru, Kenya 20. Valley of the Kings, Egypt Final Thoughts on The Famous Monuments of Africa Famous Landmarks in Africa 1. The Giza Pyramids, Egpyt It’s not surprising that the Giza pyramids are the first on the list of the ...