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The Fauna in Ecuador
MammalsEcuador has over 350 documented species of mammals. Of these, there are over 130 bat species and almost 20 primates. Ecuador also boasts 30 endemic mammal species --…
The Best Safari Lodges in Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania): Built right on the lip of the crater, this is Africa's most over-the-top lodge, a wonderful mix of hobbitlike styling…
The Best Wildlife Watching in Tanzania
Wondering exactly where that roaring lion is (Most game preserves in Tanzania): In any national park or concession with a relatively high lion population, your slumber will more than…
The Best National Parks in Tanzania
Mafia Marine Park (Mafia Island): Lapping the largely uninhabited archipelago that lies 200km (124 miles) south of Zanzibar, Mafia Marine Park's waters hold some of the richest reefs…
The Best Places to Experience Culture & History in Tanzania
Stone Town (Zanzibar, Tanzania): The history and atmosphere of the old city surrounding Zanzibar's port -- declared a UNESCO site in 2000 -- is tangible, its town planning almost…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Tanzania
Setting sail with a taarab orchestra (Zanzibar, Tanzania): Listening to a live performance of taraab (roughly translated as "to be moved by music") -- preferably on the sea-facing…
In Three Weeks in Tanzania
If your appetite for game viewing hasn't been satiated in the Northern Circuit parks, then the lesser-visited parks in the Southern and Western circuits can be accessed by flights from…
In Two Weeks in Tanzania
The highlights of Zanzibar can be visited in 3 or 4 days, but to enjoy some downtime on the beach, consider going for a week after a safari. After a few days on bumpy and dusty roads,…
The Best Natural Attractions in Morocco
Cascades d'Ouzoud: The most scenic waterfalls in the country, the Central High Atlas's Cascades d'Ouzoud plunge 100m (328 ft.) into the river below, and the crashing water, surrounding…
Today in Morocco
A kingdom in its truest meaning, Morocco and her subjects are watched over by the 18th king of the Alaouite dynasty, King Mohammed VI.Groomed from birth, then 36-year-old Mohammed…
Music & Dance in Morocco
Just as Morocco's history can be revealed through its architecture, the country's intricate musical textures also have stories to tell. There are more than 700 dance and music…
History in Morocco
It can be argued that Morocco has the purest human bloodline of any region in Africa. The natives, who inhabited the area more than 3,000 years ago, have been subjected to waves of…
Dateline in Morocco
10000-5000 B.C. Neolothic cultures spread out across North Africa.1100-150 B.C. The sea-faring Phoenicians, followed by the Carthaginians, settle along the North African coast.146…
Skiing in Morocco
Anytime from November to April, the peaks of the Western and Central High Atlas offer the opportunity for African skiing. Although obviously not comparable to the slopes of Europe and…
Hiking in Morocco
Desert TrekkingMorocco's Saharan sand dunes are the stuff of legend, and sitting astride a camel as the sun sets over the golden sands is surely the best way to experience them. The…
Bird Watching in Morocco
Morocco is one of North Africa's best birding locations. There's a wide range of easily accessed sites in a rich diversity of habitats that are often very different from those found in…
Dateline in Northern Italy
Prehistory Neanderthal humans roam Italy; around 10,000 B.C., Cro-Magnon shows up. 1200 B.C. Etruscans begin to emigrate from Asia Minor, settling in Tuscany. 800 B.C. Greeks colonize…
History in Spain
Barbarian Invasions, the Moorish Kingdom & the Reconquest -- Around 200 B.C., the Romans vanquished the Carthaginians and laid the foundations of the present Latin culture. Traces…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in South Florida
South Florida -- and Florida in general -- is an author's dream come true. In this state of much diversity (read: bizarre characters, to say the least), inspiration is practically…
Later History in South Florida
South Florida today is a fascinating study in, well, everything. It seems as if the state is always in the news for something, and with this timeline, you'll understand why.1980 --…
Neighborhoods in Paris
THE RIGHT BANK Louvre & Île de la Cité (1st Arrondissement) Dining near the Louvre can be expensive and frustrating. Since almost every tourist visiting the city comes to this part…
THE RIGHT BANKLouvre & Ile de la Cité (1st Arrondissement)This is where it all started: Back in its misty and uncertain beginnings, the Parisii tribe set up camp on the right bank…
History in Paris
THE MAKING OF PARIS Origins Prehistoric Paris did have two things going for it: a river that led all the way to the Atlantic and those strategically placed islands, which offered both…
Recommended Books, Films and Music in Maui
In addition to the books discussed below, you may want to peruse Frommer's Maui Day by Day. Those planning an extended trip to Hawaii should check out Frommer's Honolulu, Waikiki &…
Environment in Maui
The first Hawaiian islands were born of violent volcanic eruptions that took place deep beneath the ocean's surface about 70 million years ago -- more than 200 million years after the…