April 20, 2022
When I was asked if I would be interested in going to Peru, without hesitation I said yes. I had never been to South America, let alone Peru, and visiting Machu Picchu had always been a dream of mine (so much so that old passwords of mine even had a variation of “Machu Picchu” in Read more…
April 12, 2022
By the Experts at Travel Beyond When people set off to explore a certain part of the world, they often want to fully immerse themselves during their visit; travelers are excited to learn key phrases in the language, taste the local cuisine, and see all the most important sights. For many that also includes sampling Read more…
March 21, 2022
As part of Women’s History Month, we at Travel Beyond wanted to highlight some of the many inspiring female guides and groundbreaking training programs around the world. Within Africa, you can explore Kenya and Tanzania alongside the Lady Bugs, a group of all female guides who work at Alex Walker Serian properties. Gladys, Judy, and Read more…
March 14, 2022
We love traveling to far flung destinations, immersing ourselves in new cultures and landscapes. We enjoy trying new activities, meeting new people, and learning more about others and ourselves. And yet, in order to satisfy our travel bug, to continue to expand our horizons, it often requires lengthy plane rides. These unto themselves are certainly Read more…
February 8, 2022
So many of the destinations we explore are known for their landscapes and their wildlife. Visitors venture forth excited to find rhinoceros, to hike famous trails, or to leisurely cruise down rivers. The properties themselves are also quite a draw, affording guests incredible views, delicious food, and exceptional service. One aspect often overlooked? The bathtub! Read more…
January 26, 2022
When you hear the word glacier, what comes to mind? I immediately think of extreme, unhospitable cold. Antarctica also pops into my mind because most of the world’s glaciers are located there. While I do hope to make that voyage one day, I was fortunate enough to visit a far more accessible glacier during my Read more…
January 6, 2022
Every time I travel to a new destination, one of my guides inevitably exclaims that their country’s natural beauties are “one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World.” And it proved no different on my recent trip to Argentina. Our guide, Rodolfo, proudly named Iguazu Falls as another of these wonders, bringing my total Read more…
December 17, 2021
Welcome to this year’s edition of the Travel Beyond ‘Favorite Photos’ collection! Carefully curated by every member of our team, these photos represent some of our most significant moments from the last year. We are thrilled to welcome back even more travel photos this year, as several of our Travel Beyond colleagues struck out to Read more…
December 7, 2021
When traveling abroad, we often find ourselves spending a good deal of time in airports. Be it a long layover or simply the need to arrive early to account for lines, there are usually multiple hours to kill before boarding. These can feel tedious, if not outright painful, particularly when flying home. So, we identified Read more…
November 15, 2021
Earlier this month, Ecuador’s president Guillermo Lasso made a historic announcement. It had been decided during the recent World Climate Conference (COP 26), that the Galapagos Reserve, already one of the most diverse and abundant ecosystems on the planet, would be expanding. Increasing its size by 45%, and now totaling 47.7 million acres, the Reserve Read more…