Egypt is an ancient land of dreams, history, and vibrant culture. Isn’t it wonderful that a place they teach us in school is so achievable to see and get to know nowadays? Most of us know that Egypt is the…
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TOP 8 HIKES TO DO IN MAURITIUS
Mauritius is renowned for its countless white sand beaches with turquoise water. Lying in the south of the Indian Ocean near Africa, this small island has some of the most amazing tropical forests, mountains, and volcanic landscapes. Born and raised in this tropical…
10 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT MALAWI, AFRICA
Two years ago I was contacted by Kate Webb of the Responsible Safari Company to join their women’s expedition to Malawi. Kate and her husband Dom had been running charitable expeditions and safaris in Malawi for several years and her…
NAIROBI: BEYOND THE NATIONAL PARK
There is no shortage of incredible sights and activities to pack into your holiday to Nairobi, Kenya. From wildlife safaris, to beautiful Masaai arts and crafts, to enjoying morning tea while surrounded by giraffes, Nairobi will give you enough memories…
10 REASONS NAMIBIA SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR BUCKETLIST
Namibia flies pretty far under the travel radar. You probably haven’t been dreaming of visiting since you were little, you likely haven’t met many people who have been there, and maybe you didn’t even know it existed (the US president…
SOUTH AFRICAN ROAD TRIP
South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries to take a road trip in! My experiences in South Africa were filled with kind people, diverse and glorious landscapes and dynamic wines that reflect the complexity of the soils they…
WOMEN’S RETREAT IN BALI BY TRAVEL GIRLS GETAWAYS
In 2017 we launched Travel Girls Getaways. Our community began online, but we quickly saw at our meet-ups and events that the women valued meeting one another offline where they could create real connections and lasting friendships. The success of our…
UNEXPECTED SITES OF NAIROBI, KENYA
The infamous first lines of The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” – the ones hardly anyone gets right when signing along – played in my head throughout our time in Kenya and Tanzania. When thinking of visiting Africa, the first…
AFRICAN ADVENTURE SAFARIS FOR ADRENALINE JUNKIES
For those who like to live on the wild side, Africa has it all – from heart stopping encounters with big game like elephant, rhino, lion, hippos and crocodiles, to unforgettable hot air balloon experiences, bungee jumping, white water rafting…
SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI IN THE KAROO, EASTERN CAPE
I’m in a van cruising along a lone highway through the Karoo. My knees are bobbing and hands shaking as I type. We’re in the middle of nowhere on a bumpy road headed south for the Port Elizabeth airport. There,…
5 EXPERIENCES YOU NEED TO HAVE IN ZIMBABWE
The Republic of Zimbabwe is situated in the Southern part of the African continent and is bordered by South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, and Mozambique. Formerly known as Southern Rhodesia – after British businessman and imperialist Cecil Rhodes – Zimbabwe has over…
5 REASONS WHY YOU HAVE TO VISIT THE NAMIB DESERT
When I started planning our 6-day getaway for July, I knew I wanted to visit Namibia and the Namib Desert. The country is huge and has several great choices: safari in the Etosha Park in the north, the famous Skeleton…