Our Blog

6 Months in Asia | Our Travel Route

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 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...

Nairobi – Bursting at the Seams

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

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

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

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

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

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...

5 Days in Bhutan

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...