With their webbed feet, handy flippers, and distinguished black and white bodies (which resemble perfectly-fitted tuxedos), penguins are the epitome of cuteness. These flightless sea birds can be found all over the world – from...
Tag: Africa
Learning Who I Am Without Travel
When my kids ask me where I was when the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 hit the world, I’ll tell them I was on the shores of the Indian Ocean in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. En route to...
Travelling to Africa Alone as a Woman
No offense to everyone else, but a girl’s best travel partner is herself. Travelling solo can be a super empowering and eye-opening experience, and the feeling of complete freedom to choose where to go and...
Exploring Moroccan Riad Architecture
One of the delights of visiting Morocco is the chance to stay in beautiful accommodation. Throughout time this country has been shaped by African, Arabic and European traditions. These influences are reflected so openly in...
Serengeti vs. Masai Mara: Which National Park Should You Visit?
The vast plains, a chance to spot the legendary Big Five, and the great migration, one of the natural world’s most incredible phenomena - a safari tour in either Masai Mara or Serengeti National Park...
Botswana Vs. Tanzania Safaris: How to Choose
Imagine how great life would be if planning your next tour was as easy as throwing a dart at a world map, without giving it a second thought. If you are, in fact, lucky enough...
The Best Safari Destinations in the World (Updated 2022)
A safari is an incredible way to encounter nature and wildlife in Africa or Asia. From seeking out the big five on a safari in Africa to immersing yourself in grassy plains in Sri Lanka...
9 Reasons to Take an African River Cruise
Mind-blowing safaris and Africa may go hand-in-hand, but throw river cruises into the mix and everything changes! It's one of the continent's hidden experiences that efficiently couples life-enriching travel with cocktails out on the open water. If...
Your Guide to Visiting Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza
As a tribute to the heavens and gods for safe passage into the afterlife, the Giza pyramids were built by Egypt's pharaohs to stand until the end of the time. They are among one of...
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro
Climbing the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is a feat not so easily accomplished. At 5,895 metres or 19,341 feet, the highest free-standing mountain in the world (and the tallest peak in Africa) is an extreme...