One year ago today we set out on an adventure of a lifetime. We quit our jobs and said goodbye to friends and family to circle the globe. We have seen so many amazing things and meet tons interesting people in our first 365 days. We have touched down in 28 countries on 6 continents, …
Backpacking
Victoria Falls Zambia helicopter tour in Livingstone is the best view of Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls helicopter flight is worth it.
One of the highlights of our time along Lake Malawi came on the day when I braved a 4:45 am alarm clock to watch the sunrise over the lake. I crept out of the tent to not disturb Hannah or our other campers. I even took care not to trip over the group that partied …
The Republic of Malawi is the long, skinny, land locked country sandwiched between Tanzania and Zambia. Malawi’s lack of natural mineral resources and decades of political corruption has left it among the poorest countries in all of Africa, and respectively the world. Malawi is a country that you can’t help but to feel like you …
Take a walk along the white sand beaches of Zanzibar. A two-hour boat ride off the shore of Tanzania lies the island of Zanzibar in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar beaches are some of the best in the world. The bright blue waters reminded me of Negril, Jamacia, and the bright white …
Most people have heard of the ‘Big 5’ which are the largest and most dangerous animals, but may not know this list. This is the 5 ugliest creatures roaming around the African continent. The Marabou Stork This bird reminded me of a crabby old bald guy, its head is featherless and the large beak help to put …
This wasn’t exactly on my bucket list, but in hindsight, maybe it should have been. Having a wild, full-size male lion take a leak on your safari vehicle sounds pretty badass, doesn’t it? Well, here’s how it happened. After an amazing few days in the Serengeti National Park, we drove down to the Ngorongoro Crater …
Nairobi is a popular starting point for adventures in Africa, but the city itself doesn’t hold a lot for visitors. However, there are a few things you must do while visiting and the Nairobi Giraffe Center should be at the top of your list. In the shadow of the city skyline in a quiet suburb …
Hue Vietnam is often a stopping point for those travelers making their way from North-South or South-North. Many tourists make a stop for a day or two to take a look at the ancient city. The biggest draw here is the Citadel, which is a Chinese style town and settlement dating back to the 1800s. …
When on a safari the big goal is to see the quintessential large game species. We were lucky enough to tick one of the safari musts by 9am on day two of our 43-day safari with Acacia Africa. From Nairobi, we headed south toward the border of Tanzania, to the Maasai Mara National Park. The …