Walking Maasai – My Guilt Ridden Boma Visit
byWhile on safari in Tanzania I had the unique opportunity to hang out with a Maasai man and get a glimpse into their…
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5 Reasons to Choose Encounter Mara for your Safari
byTucked away in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is the intimate and permanent tent camp Encounter Mara. As mentioned in my post on my…
My Safari Big 4 out of 5
byMy Safari Big 4 out of 5 I didn’t arrive in Africa with a list of things to tick off – except those on…
Experiencing The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration
byVisiting the Serengeti has always been something I had to do but I was never really sure why. I suppose on name power alone…
Hunting Rhino in Ngorongoro
byHunting Rhino in Ngorongoro Ah, the elusive rhino. Of the “Big 5” animals we had yet to spot the toughest of them all, and…
Experiencing Tanzania from Chaka Camp
byAfter what felt like a week of travel we arrived in Arusha. We had just spent 3 relaxing days in our sleepy banda at…
The Crabs of Lamu
byThe crabs of Lamu kept us company and provided some surprising entertainment during our visit. This is why. You Are Not Alone Although Lamu…
No Cars Go – Visiting Lamu Town
byImagine a town with streets so narrow no car can pass. Pretty amazing right? No honking, pollution, or road rage. No parking tickets, fender…
Shark Bait: Swimming with Dolphins in Lamu
by“Alright chaps, over we go.” With that Kizingo Lodge owner, Louis was gone. We had travelled 40 minutes or so in large swells to…
Downtime on Lamu – Kizingo Lodge Review
byAfter a super stressful time eating three-course meals, seeing all the animals, and taking frequent catnaps at the wonderfully awesome Encounter Mara safari camp…
My 1st Safari Experience
byFor my very 1st Safari experience I had no expectations. I had no set goal of seeing “big five” anything or whether my tent…
Roam Mobility Review – Connected South of 49
by— CONTEST CLOSED!— Big congrats to Emma Lane! Enjoy your Roam Mobility prize package! Thanks to all that entered. Be sure to Like This Life in…
The Best Travel Photo Series on the Interwebs
byWith my year+ long trip comes the unique opportunity to share some images and stories from around the world. Over pizza and beer before…
What to do with 8 hours in Rome
byAs mentioned in my post on the Library Hotel and what to do with a short layover in NYC, I love me a good…
CHALET SUZANNE: The forgotten gem of Lake Wales
byCHALET SUZANNE: The forgotten gem of Lake Wales Shaun and I spent a few weeks earlier this year visiting my parents in their snowbird…
Getting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review
byGetting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review I love a good layover. What many perceive as an annoyance I see as an opportunity…
Why I Decided to Live in Cape Town
byWhy I Decided to Live in Cape Town Big, fun, and exciting news people! I have decided to (temporarily) stop traveling and start living….
Florida Eats | What a Month in the Sunshine State Tates Like
byWhen I think of Florida I certainly do not think of it as a foodie destination, unless of course, we’re talking giant smoked turkey…
Circa 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach
byCirca 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach Life is a trip, words that couldn’t be more on brand for this…
Failing to Launch at the Kennedy Space Center
byFailing to Launch at the Kennedy Space Center Rockets are awesome. Space travel is amazing. The very fact that man walked on the moon is…
Man vs. Florida Key Lime Pie – Where to Find the Islands Best
byKey West is Key lime crazy. As mentioned in my 6 odd things to do in Key West post, you can find Florida Key Lime…
The 6-Toed Cats of The Hemingway House
byErnest Hemingway was a superstitious dude. So much so that when he came across a six-toed feline in Key West he was convinced it would bring…
My 1st Impression of Key West
byMy 1st Impression of Key West “The bridge is ouuuuttt!!!” This Arnold Schwarzenegger line from his 1994 film “True Lies” rang through my head…
5 Reasons to Visit Nashville Now
byNashville is rad, and don’t people know it. In recent years tourism numbers to Music City are up, as is the desire for…
The Ultimate Mancation – My Super Bowl Fan Experience
byAs the blue and red confetti rained down on the University of Phoenix Stadium I couldn’t help but feel blessed. In shock of what…