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During the midst of wedding planning, my husband pitched the idea of a safari for our honeymoon.  I will admit - I was a little apprehensive, but I quickly got on board after doing some research.  Everyone says you have to ...

Beyond the Safari Experience I recommend taking a break from safari rides one day in order to spend time with the locals, who live amongst both the challenges and the beauty of the landscape.  Singita Grumeti Faru Faru works in conjunction ...

When on safari, you will enjoy all meals from the comfort of your lodge, or a picnic out on the plains.  As you may have guessed, there are no other restaurants nearby, and unless you want to "be" dinner, it's best ...

Onsea House was the perfect "Welcome-to-Tanzania-here's-a-lovely-place-to-crash" hotel.  Coming from NYC, the journey to Tanzania for our honeymoon felt like a week-long airplane ride.   When we finally landed we were exhausted, hungry, and in desperate need for a clean place to ...

Sicily somewhat reminds me of the Texas of Italy.  They are a proud people - boastful of both their Italian heritage, and their own Sicilian micro-culture and land (think Texas pride, or "Texas forever," for those Friday Night Lights fans).  They ...

Sicilian Cooking Class Alessia Listro is a native Sicilian who will welcome you into her home and show you the ropes around an authentic Sicilian kitchen.  Our day started with a personal tour of a spectacular, open-air food market in Ortigia -- ...

Foodie Finds in Siracusa and Taormina: When eating in a Sicilian restaurant, I can promise you one thing: you will soon become suspicious that every establishment has the exact same menu.  I can confirm that you are not crazy; somehow, each ...