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BEST of Algeria food: Saffron and Raisin Couscous!

July 14, 2014 by Denis 5 Comments

Best of Algeria food : Saffron and Raisin Couscous. Read our previous posting: “Best of Albania food : Tave Kosi!” Couscous is a staple food in Algeria.  Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Fresh Mint is Algeria’s national dish.       Photo Hotfreeads.com Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Fresh Mint recipe from TheGutsyGourmet.net : Serves… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Culinary Delights Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, around the world, city breaks, Couscous, Food, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel

Angola, Wealth, Poverty, and a King!

July 9, 2014 by Denis 3 Comments

Angola. Read our previous country posting: “Andorra, a monarchy with two kings!” COUNTRY ROLL No 5 : Angola, in Southern Africa : Wealth, Poverty, and King Dianhenga Aspirante Mjinji Kulaxingo!     Photo @Axoos93 Read our related posting: “Best of Angola and Barbuda food : Moamba de Galinha!” Read our next country posting: “Antigua and… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Countries of the World Tagged With: Africa, Angola, around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Roll, Travel

Algeria, the largest country in Africa!

July 9, 2014 by Denis 3 Comments

Algeria. Read our previous country posting: “Albania: land of the golden eagles and the double headed black eagles!” COUNTRY ROLL No 3 : Algeria, the largest country in Africa and land of the desert foxes! Photo Desktop Nexus Read our related posting: “Best of Algeria food: Saffron and Raisin Couscous!” Read our next country posting:… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Countries of the World Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Roll, Travel

Safari Lodge : The Tarangire Safari Lodge in Tanzania !

January 17, 2014 by Denis 4 Comments

Safari Lodge : The Tarangire Safari Lodge in Tanzania! The Tarangire Safari Lodge in the Tarangire national park offers two features which you should not miss during any safari in Tanzania, two features which are unique and marvelous enough to make a huge difference to your safari experience. Though it does not lack in comfort… 

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Filed Under: Africa, African Mosaic, Animal Adventures, Luxury Escapes, Safari, Tanzania, Travel Tales Tagged With: Africa, around the world, city breaks, Joie de vivre, Lake Manyara, luxury escapes, Ngorongoro, Out of Africa, Quebec City, safari, safari lodge, Serengeti, Tanzania, Tarangire, Tarangire Safari Lodge, Travel

Hakuna Matata and Ayubuisms !

February 9, 2012 by Lynn 5 Comments

Hakuna Matata song and Indian Ocean waves in Zanzibar Hakuna Matata – No Worries – is the mantra of Ayubu, our driver and tour guide.  He put this Swahili phrase, which was the theme song of Disney’s The Lion King, into action and made our meticulously planned African Lion Safari into the trip of a… 

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Filed Under: Africa, African Mosaic, Animal Adventures, Luxury Escapes, Safari, Tanzania, Travel Tales Tagged With: Africa, African Lion Safari, around the world, city breaks, Hakuna Matata, Joie de vivre, Lion King, luxury escapes, Quebec City, safari, Swahili language, The Walt Disney Company, Travel, Zanzibar

African Lion Safari … A journal !

February 8, 2012 by Lynn 3 Comments

AFRICAN LION SAFARI TANZANIAN JOURNAL January 24 – February 8, 2012 Jan 24:  23 Hours of Travel … Taking Denis’ all-time favorite airline, British Airways, from Dulles to London, and then connecting for a flight to Nairobi, helped make this exhausting African Lion Safari trip into a more pleasurable experience … from the lounge where… 

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Filed Under: Africa, African Mosaic, Animal Adventures, Luxury Escapes, Safari, Tanzania, Travel Tales Tagged With: Africa, African Lion Safari, around the world, city breaks, Hakuna Matata, Joie de vivre, Kenya, luxury escapes, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Quebec City, safari, Serena, Serengeti, Tanzania, Tarangire, Travel

Marrakech Morocco via Paris France !

September 29, 2011 by Denis 1 Comment

Marrakech Morocco via Paris France. Our previous posting was : “Dulles Airport to Marrakech via Paris France” ! We landed at Paris Orly airport a little after 11am, so only one and half hour late despite our unscheduled stop in New York. After collecting our luggage in the baggage claim area, we started looking for the check… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Europe, France Tagged With: Air France, around the world, city breaks, France, Joie de vivre, La Fille du Puisatier, luxury escapes, Marcel Pagnol, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco, Orly, Paris, Paris France, Quebec City, Sofitel, Travel

Dulles Airport to Marrakech via Paris France!

September 28, 2011 by Denis 1 Comment

We have just flown out of Dulles Airport in Washington DC, and are on our way to Marrakech, Morocco where the daughter of a close Parisian friend is getting married on Saturday October 1st to an attorney, who also hails from Paris France. It just happens that the groom’s French family owns an estate in… 

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Filed Under: Africa Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Dulles Airport, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco, New York, Openskies, Orly, Paris, Paris France, Quebec City, Travel

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TOP 10 travel experts and influencers on social media and rated as one of the most influential travel bloggers in the world, Denis and Lynn Gagnon have been circling the globe for more than 45 years. Former international business travelers, they know how to travel - with class, comfort, and style. Members of the National Press Club, PTBA , NATJA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at BonVoyageurs@gmail.com.

A NEW addition to the BonVoyageurs team is Atlanta-based travel writer and culinary expert Dominique Gagnon, and travel photographer Justin Ellis. By day, Dominique designs and grows new meaningful consumer brands, while Justin is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist researching early brain development. By night, they are watching Chef's Table while plotting their next culinary and sport adventure.

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