The capital of Spain, Madrid, is not as well known as some of the other iconic cities of mainland Europe like Paris, Rome and Berlin. But Madrid packs a great deal of charm with its elegant boulevards, beautiful buildings and

Bull fighting in Spain
The best known form of bull fighting is the Spanish bull fighting which is essentially a physical contest between man and bull, and with the dice loaded in favour of man, in my view. Bull fighting can be viewed in

Kenya
The Original safari destination For all those fond of viewing animals in their natural habitat, an African safari is a must do. Years ago, I had travelled to South Africa but a visit to the smallish Pilanesberg game reserve was

Nairobi, the capital of Kenya
A city of contrasts, Nairobi with a population of over 10 million, is among Africa’s largest cities. It houses some very posh and wealthy neighbourhoods and also Africa’s largest slum. If you are well travelled, there is nothing great to

Masai Mara national reserve
Location and weather The most famous reserve in Kenya, Masai Mara national reserve, is located in Narok county, adjoining Serengeti national reserve of Tanzania. From Nairobi, it is about 5.5 hours away by road, and about 45 minutes by air.