No:65 – Lesotho – One of the 3 countries 100% surrounded by another country …

About the Blog … The blog is about my experiences in Lesotho in July, 2024. This was my 1st time in Africa, the World's 2nd largest Continent with 54 Nations, 1000+ languages, and occupying 1/5th of the World's land surface! Type of vacation … Part of my 6-nation tour of the southern part of Africa. …

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No:64 – Zimbabwe – The former “South Rhodesia” …

About the Blog … The blog is about my experiences in Zimbabwe during July, 2024. This was my 1st time in Africa, the World's 2nd largest Continent with 54 Nations, 1000+ languages, and occupying 1/5th of the World's land surface! Type of vacation … Part of my 6-nation tour of the southern part of Africa. …

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No:63 – Zambia – Home to the “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (Smoke that Thunders) …

About the Blog … The blog is about my experiences in Southern Zambia during June-July, 2024. This was my 1st time in Africa, the World's 2nd largest Continent with 54 Nations, 1000+ languages, and occupying 1/5th of the World's land surface! Type of vacation … Part of my 6-nation tour of the southern part of …

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No:62 – Botswana – The country with the largest Elephant population …

About the Blog … The blog is about my experiences in Botswana during June-July, 2024. This was my 1st time in Africa, the World's 2nd largest Continent with 54 Nations, 1000+ languages, and occupying 1/5th of the World's land surface! Type of vacation … Part of my 6-nation tour of the southern part of Africa. …

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No:61 – Namibia – Home to the World’s oldest Desert …

About the Blog … The blog is about my experiences in Namibia during June-July, 2024. This was my 1st time in Africa, the World's 2nd largest Continent with 54 Nations, 1000+ languages, and occupying 1/5th of the World's land surface! Type of vacation … Part of my 6-nation tour of the southern part of Africa. …

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No:60 – South Africa – The “Rainbow Nation” …

About the Blog … The blog is about my experiences in South Africa during June-July, 2024. This was my 1st time in Africa, the World's 2nd largest Continent with 54 Nations, 1000+ languages, and occupying 1/5th of the World's land surface! Type of vacation … Part of my 6-nation tour of the southern part of …

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No:21 – Qatar – One of the richest countries in the World …

About the Blog … In a way, this blog is a "Blast from the past" 🙂 My recent brief visit to Qatar (June 2024) was the 2nd time I had ventured outside the International Airport in Doha. The last time, in December 2013, was just an overnight stay and I hardly got to see anything. …

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Incredible India: Trip-9: Karnataka: Mangaluru/Mangalore, Udupi, Sharavati, Kollur, Murudeshwar Etc.

Background: I am trying to explore India as much as I can. In my case, it cannot be done in a single mega trip. Hence breaking it down into many small trips. State: Karnataka Towns/Cities: Mangaluru/Mangalore, Udupi, Kollur, Sharavati River, Jog Falls, Honnavar, Murudeshwar and Manipal.   Introduction to Karnataka The 6th largest (by area) …

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No:59 – Bahrain – The 3rd smallest country in Asia …

About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain in January 2024. Type of vacation … Solo trip covering Manama and other areas of the tiny nation. I had a vehicle with driver to take me around. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel Tips: Tips based …

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No:58 – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) – The country that (pleasantly) surprised me the most …

About the Blog … The blog is based on my visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in January 2024. Type of vacation … Solo trip covering Riyadh, AlUla, Madinah, Jeddah, Taif, Jizan and Dammam areas. I used cars, trains, buses and flights within KSA. Country Counter: Countries/territories I have visited so far … Travel …

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