world reviewer
Francoise Ohayon
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- 6th July 2009
Francoise caught the travel bug during an extensive island-hopping trip through the Caribbean at the turn of the millennium. By now, the number of countries she has visited roughly equals the number of candles decorating her birthday cake. Originally from French-speaking Switzerland, these days it is the Red Sea coast of Egypt she calls home. As a full-time freelance writer, Francoise revels in sharing her passion for travel and food. When she pulls the plug on her laptop, it is to go diving or take long walks on the beach.
Francoise Ohayon's activity
- 15 Nov 2009
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Riding the Chocolate Train in Switzerland
Cheese, chocolate and emblematic cows gracing verdant prairies are all on the program of this gourmet train ride. Departing from Montreux on the Lake Léman’s shore, Le Train du Chocolat welcomes visitors with chocolate croissants and coffee …"
- 07 Nov 2009
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Self-drive safari in the Kruger National Park in South Africa
The Kruger National Park, established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, sprawls over an area of nearly two million hectares and is home to an impressive number of species: 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fi…"
- 09 Oct 2009
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Night diving around El Gouna in El Gouna, Egypt
Just as most divers return to terra firma after a day full of underwater discoveries, night divers set off to get their own look at the reef, which is alive with a fabulous assortment of nocturnal creatures. In the El Gouna region, night dives take place…"
- 02 Oct 2009
- 07 Sep 2009
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Castle Zaman in Egypt
Time slows down in this custom-built ruin perching on a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba. Built of stones handpicked from the Sinai desert and fitted with furniture made of reclaimed wood, this castle comes with swimming pool, koi fish pond, yoga plat…"
- 03 Aug 2009
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Zara Spa, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea in Amman, Jordan
The 5-star Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is a luxury resort catering to local and foreign tourists who come to indulge in beauty treatments, spa packages, and healing climatotherapy at the on-site Zara Spa. This 6000 square metre sanctuary ded…"
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Sunset Camp in Wadi Rum in Jordan
The Wadi Rum Visitor Centre controls admission to the protected area and provides jeeps or camels and guides, as well as overnight accommodation. I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional organization of the system as well as the helpful, knowledgeab…"
Francoise Ohayon reviewed The Great Arab Revolt Plaza & Jordan's Design and Trade Centre in Aqaba, Jordan
Visitors exploring the southern seaside town of Aqaba are drawn to the Great Arab Revolt Plaza and its 137 meters tall flag commemorating the 1916 start of the struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire. Tourist facilities including a visitor cent…"
- 14 Jul 2009
Francoise Ohayon commented on Learn to cook Cambodian food in Phnom Penh in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodia Cooking Class has declined permission to reproduce the recipes printed in their booklet because the recipes in question are copyrighted and for attendees of the Cambodia Cooking Class only. However, you can find a couple of other recipes on thei…"
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda walled compound overlooks the Tonle Sap river in central Phnom Penh. The complex, sprawling across manicured gardens, is built in traditional Khmer style characterized by multi-level golden roofs that sparkle in the sun…"
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Learn to cook Cambodian food in Phnom Penh in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodia Cooking Class introduces travellers to Khmer cuisine in the heart of the capital city of Phnom Penh. Our day at the cooking school started at 9 am with a guided visit to a fresh produce market. There, we were introduced to a number of unfamiliar…"
- 08 Jul 2009
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Diving the Abu Nuhas ship graveyard in El Gouna, Egypt
The curse of mariners is the fortune of divers, and some of the most popular dive sites in the Red Sea’s fringing reefs are those where ships have met untimely ends. Sha’ab Abu Nuhas, translated as “father-of-bad-luck reef,” has l…"
- 07 Jul 2009
Francoise Ohayon commented on Egypt
Because Egypt switches back to winter time at an earlier date than Europe, daylight hours don't extend late into the evening in October. That being said, it is a lovely warm season with more than enough sunshine to enjoy throughout the day. To answer you…"
- 06 Jul 2009
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Diving the Rosalie Moller in Egypt
This 108-meter steam-powered general cargo ship was launched in January 1910. Her story is intimately linked to that of another WWII wreck that lies nearby: the Thistlegorm. In July 1941, loaded with best Welsh coal destined for Royal Navy re-coaling fac…"
Francoise Ohayon reviewed Cairo
The population of greater Cairo is estimated at around 20 millions and when the time comes for you to hit the road you can bet that the other 19,999,999 drivers, pedestrians, truckers, motorcyclists, donkey cart drivers, camel riders, minibus passengers,…"
