Writing from 43.508° N, 16.440° E Okay, so I’ve been a little busy. Even though I got to Europe in mid-April (over four months ago), I haven’t written a single blog on what I’ve been up to travel-wise yet. (ICYMI: I did write two posts on what I do for a living and why I took … Continue reading 3 Thoughts for Every Country I Visited in Europe This Summer
Writing from 21.825° S, 15.194° E Isn’t it great that our world is more connected than ever? In many ways, yes, but desperation for a break from everything is becoming more and more common. Especially for those whose lives and work involve a lot of time spent online, getting away from the world can be just … Continue reading Escaping the World in Beautiful Spitzkoppe, Namibia
Writing from 22.561° S, 17.066° E I’ll be honest, going into my overland tour through Namibia with Acacia Africa, I was feeling only one thing: preemptive exhaustion. I had been in Africa for over six months by this point, and I was very burned out by the everyday challenges that come with traveling through the continent. … Continue reading Namibia: The Land of Nothing and Everything
Writing from 18.856° S, 16.329° E Note: This post is chock-full of opinions. Please see your personal travel professional to make your own informed decisions (aka Google — she’s great, you’ll love her.) I am by no means a safari expert. There are people who spend countless vacations on long-term safaris and end up being … Continue reading All Safaris Are (Not) Created Equal
Writing from 24.628° S, 25.923° E Have you ever been so burned out that you retreated to your room and spent a whole day alone? What about five days? I am a social introvert. I love being around people (to a certain extent), but my way to recharge is absolutely alone time — without it, I … Continue reading I went to Botswana and did nothing. Here’s why.
Have you ever researched things to do before visiting a new place, only to find out that there really isn’t all that much to see? Okay, now imagine the polar opposite of that. Cape Town is incredible. The word “literally” is overused, but you could live in Cape Town for 10 years and literally never … Continue reading Cape Town: One Month in the Mother City
Writing from 3.387° S, 36.683° E Fun fact: I almost booked a flight to come home from Tanzania last month. Just 12 days after my less-than-ideal start to 2018, I had the scariest moment of my life when I woke up the morning after my 23rd birthday unable to breathe. I had started having chest … Continue reading Adventures in a Third World Medical System
Writing from 6.136° S, 39.362° E It’s no secret that the biggest reasons that tourists come to vacation in Tanzania are safaris, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar. Now, there are a million other things to do here, but these three draw crowds for good reason: they’re all once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Unfortunately due to my budget I won’t be … Continue reading Zanzibar: 3 Ways to Get to Know “Spice Island”
Writing from 2.154° S, 34.686° E So, you’ve decided to go on a safari in Tanzania. Great choice! Africa is rich with undisturbed landscapes and incredible wildlife, and Tanzania is home to several of the continent’s most impressive national parks and nature reserves. Whether it’s waking up in the middle of the Serengeti for a morning … Continue reading Safari Time: How to Plan Your Tanzanian Holiday
Writing from 3.387° S, 36.683° E Mom, don’t freak out. I promise I haven’t been arrested while over here. I have, however, had two extremely memorable run-ins with the police that make for some nice stories, and they both involve cell phones, a high-speed chase, and several good samaritans. Let me start out by saying … Continue reading Tanzanian Police: A Tale of 3 Phones
