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Africa
 Websites presented in alphabetical order About the Zulu Kingdom 
 An overview of South Africa's province of KwaZulu-Natal, or Zulu Kingdom, including information on tourism, trade, investing, natural history, recreational facilities, and more. Features information on the regions of Drakensberg, Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands, Zululand, South Coast, Dolphin or North Coast, Battlefields and East Griqualand. Searchable. http://www.kzn.org.za/index.php?about+30394 Topics: Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Jan 2, 2009 Behind Libya's Green Door
Article about a 2001 trip by an American to Libya. Includes a description of seeing the Leptis Magna Phoenician-Roman ruins, the Great Manmade River (GMR), and World War II cemeteries. Also briefly discusses Muammar Qaddafi's political "Green Book." Provides links to related tourist information. http://www.gonomad.com/destinations/0604/behind_libyas_green_door.html Topics: Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Dec 8, 2004 Destinations: Middle East
Listing of dozens of up-coming cultural and sporting events in the Middle East, covering events such as the United Arab Emirates Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival (with a camel beauty pageant), the Bahrain Beauty Arabian exhibit, the International Istanbul Film Festival, the Haifa International Children's Theater Festival, and the Kuwait International Boat show. Browsable by type of event, such as arts, gay and lesbian, and science. From the International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC). http://www.istc.org/sisp/index.htm?fx=location&loc_id=130995 Topics: Recreation, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Apr 14, 2008 Egypt: Where History Began and Continues
General travel information, brief historical information, a hotel guide, images of the currency, and information about cultural and recreational activities for travelers in Egypt. In English and Spanish. From the Egyptian Tourist Authority. http://www.egypt.travel/index.php?country=US&lang=EN&flashinstalled=2 Topics: Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Jun 30, 2009 First Into Libya
A June 2004 series of articles about an expedition with the first group of Americans to journey across Libya's deserts since the United States lifted its travel ban to that country. Includes a slide show. From the online magazine Slate. http://www.slate.com/id/2101814/entry/2101817 Topics: Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Nov 2, 2005 LibyaOnline.com
This site provides information about various aspects of Libya and its culture. It features a travel guide, photos galleries (of ancient and modern Libya, food, ruins, and more), and a guide to over a dozen cities (including the capital, Tripoli). Includes information about arts, sports, music, and technology. Also provides audio and an English translation of the Quran. http://www.libyaonline.com Topics: Musical Genres, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Dec 8, 2004 Sahara With Michael Palin
Companion to a book and documentary about British actor Michael Palin's 10,000-mile journey through 10 countries and one disputed territory in this desert region of Africa. The site features diary entries for all 99 days of his trip (including information about nature and history), a route map, dozens of photos, and video clips. http://www.palinstravels.co.uk/static-128 Topics: History, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Aug 25, 2005 Shopping Morocco's Souks
Tips for what to shop for and how to bargain at bazaars in Morocco. Includes brief descriptions of carpets, leather goods, traditional dress, and Moroccan pharmacies. Tips for souk shoppers include exchanging money only at banks, carrying sufficient cash, watching for pickpockets, and negotiating prices. From TravelLady Magazine. http://www.travellady.com/articles/article-shoppingmorocco.html Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Travel, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Apr 23, 2008 South Africa
Official travel and tourism site for South Africa. The website is "packed full of updated information allowing you to discover and uncover the perfect South African holiday. To read more about South Africa as a tourist destination and what we have to offer take a look at 'Why South Africa' section. 'Places to go' and 'Things to do' give you great ideas for destinations, routes, activities, attractions and events." Available in several languages. http://www.southafrica.net Topics: Regions of the World, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Oct 2, 2006 Tanzania National Parks
The official site for the national park system in Tanzania. Features images and information about the 14 parks, including Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara (location of the "mass deaths of water birds, mainly Lesser Flamingo," in the summer of 2004), and more. Includes a map. http://www.tanzaniaparks.com/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Jul 21, 2004 Tour Egypt
Articles on Egypt, plus a large categorized directory of annotated links to additional resources. The Official Site of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. http://touregypt.net/ Topics: Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Sep 29, 2002 |
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