Unless you plan a one-day safari from Arusha, Tanzania, chances are that you are staying overnight in the Serengeti National Park. With options from camping to “glamping”, 5-star retreats and modest resorts, there are many choices as to where you could stay. We are middle-of-the-road people, not backpackers nor luxury travelers, simply Average Joes trying […]
Where to Eat in Belize: All the Best Restaurants in San Pedro
When I knew we were heading to Ambergris Caye, staying in a hotel, which was definitely not all-inclusive, I realized that we needed to come prepared. I definitely did not want to spend every day wandering up and down the streets searching for something to eat and then making do with terrible food. Ambergris Caye […]
The Ultimate African Safari Packing List for a Happy and Healthy Vacation
You could say that I am a worrier. I worry about drowning in the ocean, I worry about missing a flight, and I worry about getting sick abroad. As a result, I am a planner. I make itineraries, triple-check my bag and verify gates 15 times. Passport? Check. Credit card? Check. Passport? Check again. Before […]
Banff in the Shoulder Season
A trip to Banff has one dreaming of the Canadian Rockies and the pristine lakes, maybe hiking through the wilderness or skiing down the slopes. A major deterrent of this trip is the cost – even an AirBnB can go for $400 a night! Since it’s also a National Park, limited parking is often a […]
5 Safari Drives in the Serengeti That You Won’t Want to Miss
You finally took the plunge on THAT bucket list adventure. You booked the trip to Tanzania, packed your bags and watched The Lion King to prepare for your experience. But there’s something nagging at you: the Serengeti is a BIG park. Where do you go? What do you want to see? You paid a lot […]
Why Your Next All-Inclusive Needs to Be Riu Palace Zanzibar
All-inclusive resorts. Whether you love them or hate them, there may be a time in your time when you end up at one. Personally, I love visiting an all-inclusive resort for a relaxing holiday. There is someone to cook your meals, make your bed, wash your towels and straighten your room. That is a vacation […]
5 Day Trips from Amsterdam You Can Do With the I amsterdam City Card
On my KLM flight to Amsterdam, there was a quote in the airline’s magazine. It said, “God created the world, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.” Throughout my trip to North Holland, I could not help but admire the innovation of the Dutch. They are relentless in their perseverance to keep the water out, using […]
Do This, Not That: 3 Off-the-Beaten-Path Places to Visit for that Classic Amsterdam Itinerary
Everybody has an idea of what they would like to see when they visit a new city. When strolling through Paris, it is essential to have a look at the iconic Eiffel Tower. Visiting London? Be sure to take a selfie in front of Big Ben or Tower Bridge. New York City? Empire State Building, […]
No cottage? No problem! DIY Summer Weekend in Ontario
If you’re like me and looking to spice up some summer weekends on a budget, look no farther than Parry Sound, Ontario for a cottage country feel. Why Parry Sound? Famous for it’s 30, 000 islands and put on the map by Canadian hockey player Bobby Orr, the population of Parry Sound Area swells from […]
Where to See Sloths in the Wild in Costa Rica
Ahh, animal tourism. It brings out the best and the worst in people, doesn’t it? While traveling, we make an effort to make the best decisions we can regarding animals. Some things are obvious: I would never encourage anyone to hold a baby alligator whose mouth is obviously taped shut, but others are not as […]