Equatorial Guinea : Per capita, the richest country in Africa!
Guinea COUNTRY ROLL No 56 : Equatorial Guinea, the richest country in Africa, per capita, thanks to its oil! Unfortunately, the vast majority of the population of Equatorial Guinea lives in abject poverty. And the country consistently ranks as the “worst of the worst” in the whole world when it comes to human rights. BonVoyageurs…
Climbing Mount Everest the hard way!
Mount Everest. Touring Kathmandu and Patan yesterday was surprisingly interesting and exotic. However, the main purpose of our trip to Nepal was to go up Mount Everest. Since Kathmandu is already at an elevation of 4,600 feet, we only had another 25,000 feet or so to climb to reach the summit. I had been warned…
Bahrain, Persian Gulf island of one million palm trees!
Read our previous country posting: “Bahamas, 3000 islands Caribbean playground!” COUNTRY ROLL No 14 : Bahrain, the Persian Gulf island of one million palm trees! Photo Gulf Hotel Bahrain Read our related posting: “Best of Bahrain food: Machboos Dijaj, delicious spiced chicken with rice!” Read our next country posting: “Bangladesh, populous land…
Favorite Israel Vacation Experiences – part one
FAVORITE ISRAEL VACATION EXPERIENCES – part one When you think of a trip to Israel, what comes to mind? Traditionally, Israel has been recognized worldwide as the “Holy Land”, a top destination for many people from around the world to explore the roots of their religion. Then there are the archaeological and history buffs coming…
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