I’ve included a guide to the quaint and quintessential New England stops on a 10 day road trip below! 1 Day on the North Shore, Massachusetts Massachusetts’s “North Shore” consists of the coastal towns North of Boston. Assuming you’re starting in Boston, head north to destination Salem. Salem has the history and intrigue to warrant […]
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Jul
Jul
A local’s guide to exploring and relaxing in the best towns on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Total Days: 7 days | Accommodations: Hotels | Traveled with: Family | Transportation: Car rental on the Cape and MV. Bike riding in Nantucket | Type of Trip: Beaches and scenic New England attractions and seafood | Highlights: Chatham Bar’s Inn, sandy […]
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May
May
Check these off your Cape Town travel list and you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic trip! Hike the trailsGet some fresh air and enjoy the beautiful mountains overlooking Cape Town. Lion’s Head is a 45 minute- an hour hike with some scrambling at the top. Just enough exercise and adventure to feel really good about it! […]
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May
May
Surprising facts and tips learned while traveling in Cape Town, South Africa! South African cities are casual. When packing, jeans are acceptable almost everywhere – though I would turn it up a notch for visiting vineyards or nice restaurants. Speaking of, the food is incredible. Lots of breads, seafood, game meat dishes and desserts are […]
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Apr
Apr
Just a few fun facts and tips to inspire a South African trip, motivate that delayed booking, or dazzle fellow adventurers! Click here for my specific Kruger Park experience at The Shishangeni Lodge. Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in Africa. Only a certain amount of visitors are allowed per day and camps […]
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Apr
Apr
Kruger National Park was proclaimed in 1898 and became a National Park in 1921. It is 7,523 square miles, or roughly the size of Israel. Shishangeni Lodge is a private reserve with 39 thousand acres in the southeast corner of the park. The location is a 2 hour drive from Kruger airport or a 4.5 hour drive […]
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Apr
Apr
This is an ideal itinerary for first timers who want a true safari experience and to explore as much of Cape Town as possible. We worked with Siyabona to plan the transfers, accommodations and safari around Kruger. Meanwhile in Cape Town, we chose to spend time in the V&A, Stellenbosch and along Camp’s Bay which […]
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Mar
Mar
Living in North Williamsburg, I’ve learned more about the Hasidic Jews residing in South Williamsburg. From McCarran Park to the Williamsburg Bridge, the streets are bustling with diversity, but on the other side of the bridge it’s an entirely different world. This Hasidic Jewish community is one of the most strictly observant in the world. […]
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Mar
Mar
Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel on Hong Kong Island | Transportation: Walking, subway, taxis are inexpensive | Traveled With: 2 Girlfriends | Type of Trip: Focus on Sightseeing | Highlights: Views, Buddhist temples, Food DAY 1 At a glimpse: Views and food rewards on Hong Kong IslandTravel Agenda: Take a taxi to Unar […]
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Mar
Mar
Total Days: 7 Days including travel | Accommodations: Bankgkok Hotel in the Banglamphu area, Krabi hotel on Ao Nang main road | Transportation: Flight from Bangkok to Krabi, walking, and taxis are inexpensive. At least one Tuk Tuk ride in Bangkok is necessary | Traveled With: 2 Girlfriends | Type of Trip: Focus on Sightseeing […]