Breakfast on our balcony overlooking the water hole. Close up views of magnificent wildlife at the Onkolo hide. Evening game drives and sundowners at the bush bar. This is part four of a four-part series on our May 2026 trip to Namibia. Safari time! Get ready for lots of [...]
Spectacular rock formations. Ancient petroglyphs. Desert adapted elephants and vibrant hornbill birds. This is part three of a four-part series on our May 2026 trip to Namibia. Damaraland, Namibia was the destination I was most eager to see; and it turned out to be my favorite. The first thing [...]
Untamed coastline with rambunctious waves. Soothing fog and cool ocean air. Pristine sand dunes filling the horizon. This is part two of a four-part series on our May 2026 trip to Namibia. Travel Day: Desert Whisper to Skeleton Coast We were sad to leave Desert Whisper but looking forward [...]
Towering red sand dunes leading up to the sky. Ancient trees resting in a surreal valley. Dark skies filled with brilliant stars. This is part one of a four-part series on our May 2026 trip to Namibia. When I told people about our upcoming trip to Namibia, many asked – What made [...]
New Life Project helps local communities One of the highlights of our 2013 World Trip was the visit to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. In addition to seeing incredible wildlife and beautiful scenery, we had the opportunity to visit a local Masai family and learn a little about their life. We have kept in touch [...]
From luxury camp to budget-friendly self-drive, there is a safari option for every traveler After landing at a Serengeti air strip, we set off with our guide and tracker for the two-hour drive to the tented camp. Within minutes, we entered an open field and saw two magnificent giraffe sparring. The safari had begun! For [...]
Great photo opportunities in historic Zanzibar town UNESCO World Heritage site Stone Town, Zanzibar is not a relaxing place to explore. But the interesting architecture and stunning sunsets were well worth the visit. Stone Town Zanzibar was not one of our favorite destinations due to the incredibly aggressive hawkers and safety concerns (the hotel staff [...]
Wine tasting, city life, and a shark dive In a long-anticipated return to a favorite travel destination, we revisited some spots and finally saw what we missed the first time around. There was a relaxing week of wine tasting in Stellenbosch, followed by Cape Town exploration and a great white shark dive. [...]
Learn about Nubian culture Just outside the hustle and bustle of Kampala we visited a women’s craft group, primary school, and orphanage, and then enjoyed Nubian hospitality at Mama Milly’s home. This post is part of a series on community tourism in Uganda. Community Based Tourism Initiative (COBATI) is an NGO that promotes community development, [...]
Meet a white rhino, shoebill stork, and more After seeing animals in the wild on safari and gorilla trek, we were excited to meet some up close at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre where we had a private tour and stayed overnight in one of the guest bandas. The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) opened [...]