The best place to see elephants is in the wild. In Botswana, elephants were seemingly everywhere we looked. That’s not surprising: there are more elephants in Botswana than anywhere else on the planet. I cannot …

The best place to see elephants is in the wild. In Botswana, elephants were seemingly everywhere we looked. That’s not surprising: there are more elephants in Botswana than anywhere else on the planet. I cannot …
I have always loved school and I have always loved history class. But I will be the first to admit that schools do not teach us everything. Not even close. And it is important to …
It is no secret that Namibia sits near the top on my list of favorite countries I have visited so far. I have mentioned the dunes of Sossusvlei and the town of Swakopmund before. However, …
During my travels, I have usually made it a point to visit wineries, breweries, rum distilleries and other spirit or liquor factories. I not only enjoy the tastings, I also get very intrigued by the …
Well, that was an experience. I do not have too many photos from that part of my African journey, but I am still able to recap it as if it happened yesterday. We were in …
I am currently in the midst of planning a group trip with some of my cousins. After years and years and years of promising each other that we would travel together, it is finally happening. …
I visited Zimbabwe during the second half of my whirlwind journey through Southern Africa. I did not do much research on the country prior to arriving, but I was pleasantly surprised. The only unpleasant surprises …
Namibia was an absolute feast for the senses, especially visually. The landscapes in that country are striking from region to region. One of my favorite memories from Namibia is climbing Dune 45. This dune got …
“The smoke that thunders” also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya is definitely a natural world wonder. I remember spending the afternoon admiring and enjoying the Victoria Falls (a UNESCO World Heritage site) from the Zambian side. Getting …
Mozambique happened almost by accident. While it was always on my list, I had not anticipated being able to visit the country for a few more years. When I started planning my itinerary for my …