We had never read a single Namibia travel tip before driving straight into the country. When we crossed the Noordoewer border post from South Africa and into Namibia we had no expectations of traveling in Namibia. We knew we were in for a month of vast landscapes, chilling coastlines, amazing wildlife, and a unique Africa. There is no…
It has been a long time since we sat naively in Europe contemplating the idea of an Africa overland trip. Now 12 African nations, 25,000 miles, and zero flat tires later it’s a time for reflection on just what I have learned from overlanding Africa. We’ll never forget the days we spent in our trusty Land Cruiser…
Traveling to the Faroe Islands was like a dream. If you were to ask us what the most beautiful islands in Europe are you wouldn’t get the answer you would expect. Well, maybe you have an idea from the title of this post, but we would definitely say the Faroe Islands! Yes, the group of…
We have you covered if you’re wondering when the best time to visit Ecuador is and what the weather is like month to month. Ecuador is a treasure trove of natural wonders and history. From ancient monuments and colonial buildings at Quito to white-sand beaches and surfing at Montanita and Salinas. There’s also the Amazon…
Kōbe is a somewhat overlooked city in Japan. The usual big cities that get visited are the capital Tokyo, of course, and Osaka. Hiroshima and Kyoto get their fair share of visitors, too. But Kōbe? With its skyscrapers, multicultural history, oodles of old-school Western-style buildings to admire, beef, traditional gardens, and ancient shrines, Kōbe is…
Ski holidays in Italy rarely disappoint. In between runs on perfectly groomed pistes accessed by state of the art lifts you’ll dip into a mountain restaurant or rifugio for a Michelin starred meal paired with a beautiful local wine. After you rip down the mountain soak away your worries in a sauna or spa before…
There is no need to stress over packing for winter travel. A winter packing list can be hard to draft as you want to keep your luggage as light as possible but don’t want to freeze to death in flip-flops and a t-shirt. It’s best to ensure your bags are packed well in winter weather. The…
We’d been in Zanzibar for nearly two weeks by the time we checked into Kilindi Zanzibar and had high hopes after the few photos we had seen of the resort. Kilindi is a collection of well-spaced white-domed villas that look as if they were built for a sultan. Although no Sultan was involved in the making…
For our first trip back to South Africa in three years, we took off into the bush to visit Jaci’s Tree Lodge in Madikwe. While many think of Africa’s National Parks for safari, there are some tremendous private game reserves such as Madikwe that promise to deliver visitors an unforgettable safari. Madikwe is the fifth…
Our visit to the Mashpi Lodge was a long time coming. Four years ago while we were still working in New York City, Tasha took a solo trip to Ecuador. When she returned from her trip she told me about an eco-lodge in the cloud forest of Ecuador that she was adding to her bucket…
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