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The “New” MalaMala
Our recent trip to Africa took us to the newly refurbished MalaMala. Always our favorite camp in the Sabi Sand, MalaMala has made this superb camp even better. The suites have beautiful new furnishings and spectacular bathrooms with double sinks, indoor and outdoor showers, a huge bath tub and loo. Although laundry is done daily… Read More
Holly’s Trip to Tunisia
This past May I ventured to the tiny country of Tunisia in Northern Africa. I stayed in the capital city of Tunis, right on the Mediterranean coast, and stayed with a friend’s family, so I had a built-in tour guide! I arrived just as Ramadan was starting, which meant most restaurants and cafes would be… Read More
A Week in England With Becca
I’ve been lucky to have developed an international community over the past decade through various experiences. While this has been one of my greatest joys in life so far, it also has the caveat that my friends are scattered across the globe. As an avid traveler, having friends in various corners of world does have… Read More
Tess Goes Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
The term “once in a lifetime” tends to get bandied about a lot – especially in travel. Everyone wants to go on a once in a lifetime trip, but few experiences truly live up to the moniker. Gorilla trekking is one that does. There are a few reasons I consider gorilla trekking to be such… Read More
Sarah Discovers Doha, Qatar
This past April I had the privilege of traveling to Qatar with the Qatar Tourism Authority. Not only was I thrilled to explore a new country, but I was also excited to return to a region of the world very near and dear to my heart. I first traveled to the Middle East as an… Read More
Jill Heads Back to the Bush
July found us back in the African bush with a small group of friends. Some were joining us for the third time while others were on their first safari. Once on board our South African Airways flight out of JFK you get the feeling you’re already there and it’s fun traveling with friends. A short… Read More
Diane’s Ireland Adventure
This year has seen a huge uptick in interest for travel to Ireland, so I decided to make another trip there at the end of March. I am so glad that I did. I arrived in Dublin airport, and drove to Galway to see friends I had met when I was teaching at the University… Read More
Kit Discovers Sri Lanka
I’ve dreamed about visiting Sri Lanka for as long as I can remember, and now that I’m back, I can’t imagine why it took me so long to go! Sri Lanka is deceptively rich and diverse – it looks so little on a world map! When I first started plotting my itinerary, I suspected that… Read More
Going Home: Tess Returns to Botswana
When I lived in Botswana as a Peace Corps Volunteer, despite it being the most rewarding two years of my life, I often felt as if I was an outsider looking in. I was nervous to return to the country this past December, wondering if it would feel like home or if I had somehow… Read More