Easter is a time to celebrate new beginnings. The symbols and traditions associated with Easter, such as the Easter bunny, eggs, and the Easter lamb, add an element of joy and fun to the celebrations....
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Best Safari Destinations in Africa for 2024
“There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne—bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.” Karen Blixen, of...
Go Wild: The Best Spots to Meet Wildlife
Witnessing animals in their native, unspoiled environment is a remarkable experience. Close, intimate interactions with the animal kingdom are rare and sometimes dangerous, yet humbling and extraordinarily beautiful. We caught up with zoologist Brendan Phillips,...
The Best Places in the World to See Penguins
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...
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 2024)
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...