Africa articles

Foul first impression
Travelers' Intercom, March 2005 issue.
A trip we made to Kenya was a near disaster.

In search of Chinggis Khan
Columns, March 2005 issue.
By Julie Skurdenis, second of two parts (jump to part 1)

Boarding Pass
Columns, February 2005 issue.
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 348th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.

The challenge — and rewards — of visiting southern Ethiopia
Features, February 2005 issue.
It is said that Ethiopia has an image problem, and indeed it has. Years of relentless media coverage of famine, war and rebellions have taken their toll. Unfortunately, this has made travelers pass on the opportunity to visit an area that is unique, not only to Africa but worldwide.

Tips on choosing a tour company
Features, February 2005 issue.
Many years ago I took my first trip with a travel company (which shall remained unnamed) and learned some hard lessons. It was a frustrating and expensive process, but it did pave the way for many other successful trips with very few unpleasant surprises.

Silver Whisper cruise appraisal
Cruises Critiqued, January 2005 issue.
On Jan. 29, ’04, we embarked on a 9-day cruise on Silver Whisper, which took us from Colón, Panama, to Callao, Peru. We had cruised quite frequently on the smaller Silversea ships and were curious if the newer, larger ships would also become our favorites.

Southern Africa — the benefits of visiting in the wet season
Features, January 2005 issue.

Attended the Summer Olympics
Travelers' Intercom, January 2005 issue.
My wife and I had no plans to go to the Olympics. Neither of us are big sports fans. In fact, I had never been drawn to any sport on TV until they started televising poker. That’s my kind of sport!

Azur eastern Med cruise
Travelers' Intercom, May 2004 issue.
We took an eastern Mediterranean cruise aboard the Azur, Oct. 29-Nov. 8, ’03. It was booked through White Travel Service (127 Park Rd., West Hartford, CT 06119; phone 860/233-2648).

Stood up by Blue Train
Travelers' Intercom, May 2004 issue.
I enjoyed reading Dr. Wagenaar’s account of his journey on the Blue Train through South Africa (March ’04, pg. 99). One fact which may be of importance to ITN readers, however, is that the Blue Train apparently can cancel its train journeys at any time.