When it comes to hotels in Port Sudan lets just say they are not exactly easy to find, or book. One exception to this though and indeed a great place to stay is the Arous Resort out on the Red Sea. This is actually a lot more useful than it sounds if my experience is…
While I certainly have a penchant for Hilton, what I really love is a former Hilton, with the rather infamous Mapina Hotel being just that. And with this in mind, I obviously had to go check it out. What do I mean by a former Hilton? Well, a place that was once friends with the…
Sudanese cuisine is rich, diverse, and deeply connected to the country’s culture and history. Rooted in ancient traditions, Sudanese food is hearty, flavorful, and built to provide sustenance through the country’s turbulent history. With influences from Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, Sudanese cuisine is a delightful exploration of bold flavors and unique ingredients. And…
Baguio’s most famous haunted house is the Laperal White House. A place of ghost stories and dark history, it now serves as an upscale French restaurant. Formerly this was a place we merely stopped for a photo, now we not only go full guided tour, but better still even have dinner here. What the Baguio?…
Suakin, once Sudan’s most important port, is a place where the past lingers. It was a major trade hub connecting Africa to Arabia and the world. But over time, it faded into near ruin, especially after the British moved the key routes to Port Sudan. Now, Suakin is a bit of a ghost town. The…
While Manila and the Philippines are great tourist destinations it can be easy to forget the real inequalities of the country, which is why once a year I take a trip to the Manila slums, namely Smokey Mountain and Happy Land. Why yearly? We’ll partly because I do like to remind myself how the other…
