When you think about travel to Africa, images of vast savannas, exotic wildlife, and vibrant cultures likely come to mind. While the continent offers all of these experiences in abundance, there's one destination that stands out for its unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and inspiring resilience: Rwanda. For those seeking an unforgettable African adventure, Rwanda holidays offer a perfect mix of wildlife encounters, cultural … [Read more...]
The Saviour Fish by Mark Weston
This book is a non-fiction account of the author’s life on a remote island on the Tanzania side of Lake Victoria. It is a story of daily life yet at the same time dives into how the Nile Perch released into its waters in the 1950s has changed the course of the lakes balance eventually bringing the native cichlids to near-extinction. And how the changes in the lakes‘ ecosystem directly affected millions of people including the crippling … [Read more...]
Somewhere Above it All by Holli Fawcett Clayton
Somewhere Above it All by Holli Fawcett Clayton is the author's first book. It tells the story of Marren, a woman who has suffered greatly at the hands of her late husbands' opioid fueled drug addictions and her quest to move on with her life. Integral to the story is her attempt to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and her desire to overcome her grief of losing her husband to drugs. During the climb, the story intertwines flashbacks to her … [Read more...]
Adventures with Lions in Tanzania
Africa has always been a special place to me. It's the salt of the earth, an untouched land and a place that is so rare from anywhere else in the world. Not many travellers have come to Africa and not been melted by the beauty and magnificence of this place. Mesmerising golden sunsets, incredible wild animals, the good will of people and monumental vast landscapes. There’s no denying that Africa is a huge continent and if you are thinking of … [Read more...]
The Best Time to Go on Safari in Africa by Month
Africa is an amazing continent. One of the things that every traveler should do on a safari is to hunt for the sensations and impressions. An African safari is a unique place where you can observe safari animals without any of them being harmed. There are many safaris in different parts of Africa, where different types of animals live. If you are going here, then, first of all, you should find out what national parks and reserves there are, as … [Read more...]
After Kilimanjaro by Gayle Woodson
For Sarah, a young surgical resident - the decision to go to Tanzania for a year becomes a life changer - both professionally and personally. Working in a small and remote village she discovers, that despite being against the law, a still high rate of female genital mutilation occurring around the country. And learning about the high rate of maternal mortality - she decides to fight both and begins an experimental program providing training to … [Read more...]
Tourist Attractions Around the World
Do you love touring the world? Then I bet you might be wondering where your next expedition destination will be. The world is full of many fascinating things. From the rich beautiful sceneries of Hawaii Beach to amazing animals in Maasai Mara Tanzania, you can’t miss a place to visit during the holidays. So, before you begin touring the world, you’ll need some guidelines on the places you may find interesting to visit. Take a look. Petra … [Read more...]
5 Top World Adventures for Older Travelers
As we travelers and adventurers get older, our bodies no longer let us do everything that we once did. Our stamina declines, our knees get weaker, and we start to suffer ailments that we knew nothing about in our younger years. But our quest for adventure doesn’t go away. So many of us older travelers get frustrated that we can’t do everything that we would like to do. Trekking to Everest base camp or expeditions to Patagonia start to become … [Read more...]
Safari in Botswana – Hospitable, Warm, Welcoming Botswana
You may wonder what there is to do in Botswana. This large country has only one major city, Gabarone, and Botswana is not greatly publicized when it comes to tourism. I’m not even sure how I found out what a great destination Botswana is. But at some point in my travel research, I decided I had to go on safari in Botswana, most famous for the Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert. Genuine hospitality, beautiful scenery, not to mention an exciting … [Read more...]
Praise the Sun
For many, yoga is a daily practice. It is a ritual they undertake in a class as part of a group, alone in the privacy of their home or, if they are very lucky, outside communing with nature. Performing the Surya Namaskar on a hilltop in the Serengeti was an unexpected, but inspired move by Demi Piriya who is a yogini who grew up in Thailand, but currently resides in United States. This is the story of how Demi found spiritual inspiration on her … [Read more...]
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