El Calafate is the starting point for many Patagonia adventures. Here’s what to know beforehand: El Calafate is equivalent to a ski town: one main street with hotels modeled as lodges and cabins. The restaurants have a rustic look and the breweries are teeming with people all afternoon into evening. Travelers come here for 2 […]
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Total Days: 5 Full Days | Accommodations: Istanbul Old Town and Göreme in Cappadocia | Transportation: Walking, Ubers | Traveled: With a friend | Type of Trip: Relaxing, food mixed with site-seeing mostly by foot | Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Turkish bath experience, Hot Air Balloon morning Below is your perfect Turkey itinerary that hits all the highlights in Istanbul and the best options in Cappadocia. This […]
Turkey can get cold. The average temp in the winter is 45 degrees and it tends to be downcast and rainy. In areas like Cappadocia, it can be 20 degrees colder. Despite the cold, outdoor dining is in full swing in the winter. Most restaurants have outdoor tables with heat lamps and blankets. The meals will […]
Planning a trip to Japan is intimidating. With the language barrier, widespread cities and attractions, and contradicting information, establishing an itinerary can be wearisome. Here’s what I recommend doing before your trip and once you arrive to set yourself up for stress-free travel. BEFORE Book hotels months in advance. In particular, Central Tokyo hotels are […]
Tips and tricks for visiting the Taj Mahal. Visiting the Taj Mahal can be confusing, as information isn’t alway clear or shared ahead of time – here’s what you really need to know when planning to see this incredible Wonder of the World: You can purchase non-refundable tickets online. It saves time from having to […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]