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6 Months in Asia | Our Travel Route
Planning a trip to Southeast Asia can feel like a monumental undertaking, whether it be a two-week vacation in Thailand or a six-month backpacking trip throughout Asia. We have been there; searching for the best trip planner, route guide, or travel...
The Mushroom King of Zanzibar
The tale of the Mushroom King of Zanzibar begins in Arusha, Tanzania. The journey there from Nairobi was a long and exhaustive one. We had come to Arusha to meet up with our climbing party. It was the eve before our trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro. I was...
Safari Packing Guide | African Safari Essentials
An African safari is a unique trip. Packing for your first safari, can be difficult and feel like a daunting adventure all in itself. There are all sorts of confusing bag restrictions and foreign weather conditions to try and plan for. Not to...
Nairobi – Bursting at the Seams
Seated in the heart of East Africa is Kenya's capital city, Nairobi. The city is known by many aliases; Africa's Safari Capital, The Green City in the Sun, and The Gateway to Africa just to name a few. The name Nairobi however, comes from a Swahili...
The Dream of Africa
Planning a trip or vacation to Africa can feel like an extraordinary undertaking. With the abundance of places in Africa to visit it's a challenge alone to figure out just where to go in Africa. The most popular thing, of course, is an African...
Kilimanjaro – 8 Day Lemosho Route
OUR JOURNEY TO THE ROOF OF AFRICAThere are six dominant routes that will lead you to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. The decision of which route to select is just as important as which guide service you go with. It is crucial to do your own research...
Kilimanjaro – Planning Basics
From the flat and barren landscape of Amboseli National Park, in Kenya, a behemoth rises in the distant horizon. Shrouded in clouds, the point where the mountain ends and the sky begins is difficult to distinguish. The eyes strain to define the...
10 Day Kenya Safari
A wildlife safari, in Africa, is an adventure likely to be on the bucket list of most travelers. Numerous countries in Africa come to mind when planning a safari; Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana just to name a few. However, it is...
Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Train
Are you wondering the best way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? There are a few options available. Travelers have the choice to fly directly into Chiang Mai's international airport, catch one of the infamous night buses, or... take the train. In...
Drukpa Kunley – Bhutan’s Divine Madman
The folklore of Bhutan is rich with colorful and extraordinary tales. The most unique and extraordinary by far though is the legend of the Buddhist monk Drukpa Kunley. Commonly referred to as the Divine Madman, the Mad Monk or the Mad Saint. He is...
A Hike to the Tiger’s Nest | Paro Taktsang
High up in the Himalaya mountains overlooking the Paro valley is a Buddhist monastery clinging to the side of a rock face. Paro Taktsang commonly referred to as the Tiger’s Nest is a must-see for any visit to Bhutan. It is surreal and looks like...
5 Days in Bhutan
The nation of Bhutan is an alluring destination for many travelers. A place that is certain to be on any wanderlusters' bucket list. Getting into Bhutan does require a fair amount of pre-planning. Check out our post about getting to Bhutan HERE for...