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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Feb
Feb
What to see and do when visiting Fort Lauderdale in 2021 Beach Bum The City of Fort Lauderdale has 7+ miles of pristine beaches. Starting in the late 1980s, the beach and A1A road got a serious upgrade that now includes a “wave wall” protecting the sand from the promenade. The beach is public and […]
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Jan
Jan
There’s no guarantee your flight will take off, even if the forecast looks good. Wind can be a factor and the rule of thumb is that the balloons don’t fly when the wind is over 10mph. To avoid disappointment, plan for at least three mornings in Cappadocia and book a flight for the first morning […]
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Dec
Dec
What to see and do with a 24 hour stop in Page, just a few minutes from the Utah border! Horseshoe Bend It is 100% worth it to be here for sunrise or sunset. Otherwise half of Horseshoe Bend will be in shade, making it hard to see the full canyon and bending Colorado River. […]
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Dec
Dec
Ticking off the “Mighty Five” National Parks in Utah is a worthwhile pursuit, but red rock fatigue will set in if you are just going to look at the views. Instead of being excited for a new park, it will feel like more of the same. Mix it up with some must-do activities within and […]
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Dec
Dec
Bryce National Park and Zion National Park are only a 1.5hr drive apart and are often paired together when visiting the area. Below are the best tips for how to spend your time in each. Bryce Bryce is the smallest National Park in Utah and can easily be experienced in 2 days max. Bryce is […]
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Dec
Dec
The Town Moab is only 5 square miles, with about 5,000 residents. Stay at a hotel on North Main Street so that you can walk to cafes, restaurants and shops. The town is dwarfed by red rocks and the La Sur Mountains and is perfect for anyone seeking adventure in the middle of nowhere USA. […]
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Dec
Dec
Eight reasons why November – February is a fantastic time to travel to Utah (with a suggested side trip to Arizona). Less PeopleUtah’s national parks are some of the most popular in the country. For example: half a million people visit Zion every month from June-September. In the winter, it’s closer to 150K people a […]
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Oct
Oct
Surprising facts and tips learned while traveling in St. Louis, Missouri The Gateway Arch is the tallest arch in the world at 630ft tall. There’s a tram that carries visitors to the top of the arch in 4 minutes. But there’s more in St. Louis than the arch… The French influence is telling in many […]