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The Ultimate List of the Best Museums in the World
World’s Best Museums Visiting a new country can be exciting yet overwhelming experience. There is art, culture, history, architecture, music, design and science that are all waiting to be learned and explored in cities and towns throughout the world. A museum can provide a glimpse into local life, or provide education on a broader level. I think museums are a way to get a glimpse of the view of a country. Small, local museums even more-so, they show how they perceive themselves and the rest of the world. Get out to a museum near you, open your eyes and enrich your minds. Doing some research to choose an interesting museum…
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Women in Travel: Portraits of Women Around the World
While I would love to say that gender, more importantly being feminine, doesn’t have the power to define certain aspects of travel, I’d be lying. When visiting new destinations, the topic of gender and solo women travel seem to be in some form, a constant. While this depiction is consistently being defined and shaped by male dominated forces, whether that be a country, a political party, the tourism industry or societies as a whole, I seem to have gained more insight into how extraordinary women are by visiting some countries where we may not always have the most equal of rights. While so many places try to erase individuality of…
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Rhino Conservation in Uganda
The Rhinoceros, like many animals, have become under threat due to poaching for their horns and changes to their habitat which have created a major problem in keeping these species safe in Africa and Asia. Rhino conservation in Uganda has become a priority for several NGO’s in the country, who are attempting to foster a sanctuary space to revive the population of Southern White Rhinos, which were once indigenous to the region. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary African safaris can provide for protection, education and conservation in addition to the opportunity for a spectacular vacation. Choosing a space that lets you observe the animals in a safe location while enjoying your trip…
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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda: An Unparalleled Wildlife Experience
Where the Gold meets the Silver, Mgahinga National Park is a tiny slice of primate paradise, and the ultimate in Uganda Gorilla trekking. We started out from our hotel early, it had taken us several bumpy hours to get here the night before our trek. The terrain from the previous safari day changed drastically to what seemed like driving straight out of Africa and into an evergreen forest in Washington state. As we snaked our way towards Kisoro, the warm, dusty East African air that had been blowing into our Land Cruiser became crisp, filtered, fresh air from the pine trees, as we ascending higher and higher in altitude. The…
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Spectacular Things about 2017 Travel
It’s that time of year again, a yearly round up of the best moments of 2017 travel. The last week of December is always a good time for reflection on all of the highlights of the year, in addition to looking forward on plans to come for 2018. When I first started my blog it was a way for me to journal my journey and ever so slowly, five years later, it has been a way for me to share experiences, inspire others to see the world and maybe live a little less conventionally. Each year, I pull together a round up of moments I’m happily reminded of the rewards…
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A Girl’s Guide to Going on Safari
Most vacations to Africa are life long dreams of going on Safari. These are once in a lifetime trips for the average traveler and many Safari goers are first timers on the continent so planning for a trip like this can become a daunting task. I spent close to half this past year in Africa, on several different types of safaris and I have come up with my tips and tricks for being prepared for your own African adventure. I made a few errors along the way and would love to share with you ways to avoid making your own, as well as helpful hints so you feel ready to…
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Best Destinations for Responsible Wildlife Vacations
Responsible Wildlife Vacations Wildlife destinations are some the of most popular places to vacation, seeing animals you don’t find in your backyard can easily be the top priority when planning a trip. There are locations at all ends of the globe to learn more about different species and see more wildlife.  The important part before taking that dream trip is making sure you’ve booked a sustainable tour and ethically responsible tourism along with animal welfare should be the highest priority to ensure the animals we are wanting to see will be around in the future. Here is a list of my top places to find responsible wildlife vacations. Turtles Lay…
