• 3 Whirlwind Days at Victoria Falls

    We arrived into Zambia on the afternoon of July 4th for our visit to Victoria Falls which was the last stop on our 3+ week Africa tour. Victoria Falls straddles the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.  The Falls themselves are in Zambia, but the best vantage point for viewing is…

  • A Dream Day in Kruger National Park

    I’ve dreamed of going on an African safari since I was a kid.  Back then it seemed unrealistic and reserved for the ultra-rich.  As I got into my 20s, I started seeing affordable deals and knew it could happen someday.  So when I first created my bucket list in my…

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    After 5 days of island life on Mauritius, we headed to Cape Town for 3 days.  Instead of a hotel, we got a condo through AirBnB near the V&A Waterfront.  Wasn’t always the most convenient place relative to all the attractions we visited, but the views were nice and we…

  • 5 Relaxing Days in Beautiful Mauritius

    Once I saw pictures of Mauritius, I quickly added it to my list of places to go.  It looked incredible!  Plus, I’m always up for visiting a tropical island, especially one in a location I’ve never been before, the Indian Ocean. When I booked our United flights, I realized we…