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The Best African Safari Packing Guide

Packing for a safari is unlike any other packing experience. Why so? A safari destination has drastically varying temperatures throughout the day, but you won’t be allowed to take much with you! In Tanzania, the weather forecast in August generally went like this: very chilly in the morning, scorching hot in the afternoon, chilly at…

Tanzania Safari Honeymoon Guide

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 conquer your fears, right? Well, an open air, window-less, door-less jeep — sitting adjacent…

Travel Guide Sicily’s East Coast: Syracuse and Taormina

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 identify themselves as Sicilian first, Italian second. And even though Sicilians share a deeply-rooted…

A Summer Guide To Cape Breton

Does anyone out there have their eyes set on venturing to “The Great White North” in the future? Turns out, “The Great White North” transforms into miles of green come summer time, making it an ideal choice for a July or August destination. Specifically, the northern section of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, is worth…