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An Irish Roadtrip — From the Burren to the Dingle Peninsula
From Galway to the Dingle Peninsula, an especially scenic drive around County Clare the Wild Atlantic Way. .
An Irish Roadtrip — Connemara
Connemara is a breathtaking kaleidoscope of rusty bogs, lonely hills and soaring crags rising from slate blue lakes.
An Irish Roadtrip — Brú na Bóinne and the Giant’s Causeway
It’s a one-hour drive north from Dublin to Brú na Bóinne, and 5,000 years back in time.
In and around Palermo – The Great Byzantine Mosaics of Sicily
Commissioned during the 12th century by Sicily’s Norman rulers and largely the work of Greek mosaicists brought to Sicily from Constantinople, some of the most breathtaking examples of Byzantine mosaics in the world decorate the churches and cathedrals in and around Palermo.
Archeological Journey in Western Sicily — Agrigento
Once known to the Greeks as Akragas, Agrigento was founded around 580 BC by settlers from Rhodes and Crete, and soon became one of the preeminent cities of the Hellenic world. The memories of its grandeur can still be found today in The Valley of the Temples.
Archeological Journey in Western Sicily — Into the Hellenic World
On the south-western coast of Sicily, the ancient city of Selinunte was once one of the richest and most influential cities in the Hellenic World. Today, its awe-inspiring ruins make it one of the largest archaeological sites in Europe.
Archeological Journey in Western Sicily — Marsala to Mazara del Vallo
From early Phoenician settlements to modern coastal towns, the ports of Marsala and Mazara del Vallo narrate three millennia of rich Sicilian history.
Archeological Journey in Western Sicily — From Segesta to Motya
Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean islands, has been a crossroads of history since ancient times. From the Greek and Phoenicians to the Carthaginians and the Romans, all have left their indelible mark on the land.
African Diaries — Selous. The Gem of Tanzania’s Southern Circuit
First declared a protected area over a century ago, Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve expanded over time to become one of the largest and richest faunal protected areas in Africa.
African Diaries — The Remote Parks of Tanzania’s Southern Circuit
Home to some of the most unspoiled tacts of wilderness in Africa, the remote national parks of Southern Tanzania offer an authentic bush experience far from the popular tourists destinations.
African Diaries — The Wetland Eden of the Okavango Delta
Rated one of the of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the Okavango Delta is considered one of the most pristine oasis in the world.
African Diaries – Kenya’s Magical Mara
Kenya’s world-renowned Maasai Mara ecosystem is one of the most important wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa.
African Diaries — In the Land of Rhinos
On a verdant plateau dominated by the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy is home to the largest sanctuary for thencritically endangered black rhinoceros in East Africa.
African Diaries — Kenya’s Maasai Country
For decade, visions of abundant game roaming across open plains punctuated by flat-topped acacias, proud Maasai in crimson robes minding their cattle in the distance have turned the Amboseli National Park into one of Kenya’s most iconic safari destination
African Diaries — The Other Kenya
Kenya has long been synonymous with safari – unless you are a water-sports enthusiast. Then it’s the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, home to several national marine parks, that will call your name
African Diaries – Along the Zambezi River
With international travel at a standstill for the foreseeable future, I have begun escaping into the memories of my love affair with Africa.
African Diaries—Into Zambia
With international travel at a standstill for the foreseeable future, I have begun escaping into the memories of my love affair with Africa.
A Caribbean Heaven — Les Saintes, Guadeloupe
Virtually unheard of among international tourists, the best kept secret of the Guadeloupe Archipelago, the tiny islands of Les Saintes feel more the quintessential French seaside village as they do a Caribbean hideaway.
A Caribbean Escape – Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Shoehorned onto an islet that been guarding the entrance to its harbor since the sixteenth century, Old San Juan remains an historical jewel steeped in Old World charm.
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Josette King
I was barely in my teens when travel became a driving force in my life. Now as a travel writer and photographer, I have visited over 45 countries in some of the most photogenic corners of the planet, taking tens of thousands of pictures along the way. With my work, I thrive to capture the natural and cultural uniqueness of each area I visit. Get to know me better…
