Want to experience an African safari? There are many choices when it comes to location, and none will disappoint. Having travelled to both East Africa and Southern Africa, I have enjoyed safaris in both regions of this amazing continent. I…
Whether you first saw the original version back in 1994, are a fan of the new photorealistic computer-animated remake, or were stunned by the immensely-popular Broadway show, odds are that if you’ve seen a version of The Lion King, you’ve…
There are experiences on a trip to Africa and the Middle East you can enjoy which are different and unusual… and you don’t have to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. If you are like me, you love to tell your friends about…
You shouldn’t need an excuse to head to Kenya. It’s one of the world’s best safari destinations and has animals like elephants, rhinos, and lions that delight children and adults alike. It’s a large nation with a lot of geographic…
Don’t skip Nairobi on your Kenya safari adventure. It’s tempting to bypass Africa’s big cities when you can’t wait to hit the safari trail. But even if Africa’s cities aren’t its most famous destinations, each moves with its own rhythm,…
Looking for a wilder side of a Kenya safari where the serenity of a wildlife sighting makes up for a thinner quantity? Tsavo West could be your perfect destination. The vastness of Tsavo National Park – both West and East…
When we roll out a list of the most famous Kenya safari options, you can count on the Maasai Mara to sit on top, closely followed by Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Park. None of these, however, can compete…
Touching down at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, it’s not unusual for Globetrotters on a Kenya safari to make a beeline for the open plains and big cats of the Maasai Mara. There can be no question that the Mara…
It’s not hard to see why Africa’s greatest landmarks continue to attract so much attention from international travellers. The Serengeti, the Pyramids, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Marrakech, Zanzibar Island, Kruger National Park, the sand dunes of the Namib Desert—these are all incredible…
If you’re planning an African safari in the near future, let our comparative guide help you choose between Kenya and Tanzania. People in the west are notorious for looking at Africa as one homogenous land and not a series of…
Shopping doesn’t have to be just at department stores or exclusive name-brand boutiques. Discover some markets around the world, for not only an enjoyable shopping experience, but also to put some fun into your vacation. True confession from this writer…
Few western figures are as associated with East Africa as Ernest Hemingway, even though he only took two trips to the continent in his life. Perhaps this is because the writer of The Old Man and the Sea and A…
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