Africa & The Middle East – Page 13 – The Intentional Travelers

A Brief History Of South Africa

Afrikaans, The Zulu Kingdom, The Europeans And Nelson Mandela The history of South Africa is markably different than most of Africa. From the early European settlers to the colonial wars to its transition to a real democracy this country took a different path. Nelson Mandela was exactly the right man at the right time toContinue reading “A Brief History Of South Africa”

Todays Image • Elephant Crossing

An elephant in Kruger National Park crosses the road between several vehicles. While the park rules require people to be cautious and watch for animals on the roads, elephants are one animal you need to give a lot of room. We heard about and actually saw a video of a big bull elephant charging andContinue reading “Todays Image • Elephant Crossing”

Todays Image • South Africa’s Cape

Cape Town, South Africa is located along the Atlantic coast between bays and the ocean and backed up by the northern end of the Sandstone Mountains. These mountains form the spine of the Cape Peninsula that terminates approximately 45 miles to the south at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Just driving southContinue reading “Todays Image • South Africa’s Cape”

Todays Image • African Watering Hole

Elephants approach a watering hole in Kruger National Park to drink and bathe. As they enter the water a hippo, who’s making the watering hole his current home, is keeping an eye on them. Taken while visiting Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in Africa, covering an area of over 7,500 squareContinue reading “Todays Image • African Watering Hole”

Happy Easter • He Has Risen!

The featured image in this post is of the entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Inside this church is the shrine of the Holy Sepulchre (pictured at right) holding the tomb where Jesus’ body was laid after he was crucified. This church is widely considered the Holiest site in the ChristianContinue reading “Happy Easter • He Has Risen!”

Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call

Kusadasi is a beach resort town and a favorite cruise ship destination in Turkey. It is only 12 miles from the port to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the areas major attractions. Kusadasi is considered one of the most important destination cities in the Aegean because of its important historical sites that includeContinue reading “Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call”