Tag: Africa
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Exactly What to Pack for Morocco in Fall: September, October & November Carry-On Only
Golden desert landscapes, colorful medinas, mountain villages, Atlantic beaches, palm-filled gardens, ancient cities, and long evenings on rooftop terraces make fall one of the most appealing times to visit Morocco. But September, October, and November do not require exactly the same suitcase. September can still feel very much like summer, especially in Marrakech, southern Morocco,…
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Cabo Verde Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers: Complete Edition ⚡
Planning a trip to Cabo Verde? You are headed for a beautiful Atlantic island country filled with volcanic landscapes, long sandy beaches, colorful towns, rugged mountains, fishing villages, desert-like scenery, and some of the most dramatic island landscapes off the coast of West Africa. You might be flying into Sal or Boa Vista for a…
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Exactly What to Pack for Cabo Verde in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Golden beaches stretch across Sal and Boa Vista, colorful Mindelo brings music and culture to São Vicente, mountain valleys cover Santo Antão, and volcanic landscapes dominate Fogo. But if you are visiting Cabo Verde in September, October, or November, forget the traditional idea of a fall wardrobe. This is warm-weather island packing. September is still…
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Where to Stay in Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde: Best Hotels for Every Kind of Trip
White-sand beaches, turquoise Atlantic water, restaurants, water sports and full-service resorts make Santa Maria one of the easiest places to base yourself on Sal in Cabo Verde. But the hotels here are not all trying to provide the same kind of vacation. Some are enormous all-inclusive resorts where you could comfortably spend several days barely…
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Exactly What to Pack for Senegal in Fall: September, October & November — Carry-On Only
Colorful streets and markets fill Dakar, fishing boats line the Atlantic coast, historic Saint-Louis sits along the Senegal River, and beaches stretch south toward Saly and Casamance. But if you are visiting Senegal in September, October, or November, forget the traditional idea of a fall wardrobe. This is tropical packing. September and October are still…
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Best Places to Visit in Cabo Verde: Sal, Boa Vista, Santiago, São Vicente, Santo Antão, Fogo & More
Golden beaches stretch for miles beside turquoise Atlantic water. Volcanic peaks rise above black lava fields. Colorful cities fill with music after sunset. Green valleys cut through mountains that look almost impossible to farm, while windswept dunes make other islands feel closer to the Sahara than a tropical beach destination. Cabo Verde may be a…
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Where to Stay in Dakar, Senegal: Best Hotels for Every Kind of Trip
Atlantic Ocean views, beaches, markets, museums, restaurants, music, contemporary city life and easy access to some of Senegal’s most important sights all come together in Dakar. But where you stay can change the trip considerably. Dakar stretches across the Cap-Vert Peninsula, and its hotels range from smaller properties around Les Almadies to full waterfront resorts…
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Best Places to Visit in Senegal: Dakar, Gorée Island, Saint-Louis, Sine-Saloum, Saly & More
Atlantic waves crash against cliffs and beaches on the westernmost edge of mainland Africa. Fishing boats painted in brilliant colors return to shore. Music pours from Dakar after dark, mangrove channels wind between islands in the Saloum Delta, pelicans gather by the thousands in wetlands near Saint-Louis, and quiet streets on Gorée Island carry the…
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Seychelles Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers: Complete Guide ⚡
Planning a trip to Seychelles? You are in for turquoise water, powder-soft beaches, giant granite boulders, tropical forests, coral reefs, island-hopping adventures, peaceful coves, colorful marine life, luxury resorts, and some of the most beautiful island scenery in the Indian Ocean. Whether you are headed to Mahé, Victoria, Beau Vallon, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette Island,…
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Where to Stay on Mahé, Seychelles: Best Hotels for Every Kind of Trip
Mahé is the largest island in Seychelles, home to the capital of Victoria, Seychelles International Airport, the country’s main ferry terminal, mountain scenery, tropical forests, restaurants, markets, and many of the beaches travelers picture when planning a Seychelles vacation. Most international visitors spend at least part of their trip on Mahé, even when the itinerary…