It’s no secret that I am a huge animal lover. Whenever I travel, I am always seeking out opportunities to interact with and photograph animals in an ethical environment. Preferably that means encountering the wildlife in their natural habitat or…
Maldives on a Budget: How to Visit the Maldives on a Budget
The Maldives is one of the top bucket list destinations in the world for many travelers. You may be dreaming of exploring the underwater world of the Maldives or sunbathing on soft, white sand beaches with views of endless turquoise…
A Hot Air Balloon Safari Over The Serengeti in Tanzania
It was early in the morning when we woke for our hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti with Serengeti Balloon Safaris. We unzipped our tent and stepped into the cold morning at roughly 4:30 AM. The sun hadn’t even thought about…
Svalbard, Norway: Snowmobile Adventures and a Polar Bear Encounter
I’d never been on a snowmobile before my trip to Svalbard. Yep, you read that right… never. So you may think that signing up for an overnight (2 full days of snowmobiling) in a location so close to the North…
Playing with lemurs on Lemur Island in Madagascar
Rule #1: If you’re going to an island full of lemurs, you bring bananas! And lots of them! Located adjacent to Vakona Lodge, near the Andasibe-Mantadia Nat’l Park, exists a little gem for the animal lover: Lemur Island. As the…
Camel Trekking and an Overnight Stay in the Sahara Desert
Camels are the only way to travel. Well, maybe not the only way, but they sure are fun to ride in the desert. From Marrakesh, you will travel about three and a half hours to reach your first stop. You…