June 28, 2022
Spanning both the northern and southern hemispheres, the best time to travel to Southeast Asia can vary greatly, depending on where you are heading. Seasonality is essentially opposite between the mainland countries, also referred to as Indochina, and Indonesia. For example, while Indochina, which includes Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar, has the most hospitable Read more…
June 21, 2022
My colleague Joleen Soderberg and I were lucky enough to travel to Ecuador this past May. Even though most of our time was spent exploring the Galapagos Island (seven nights and an amazing experience), we were able to enjoy two magical days at Hacienda Zuleta, located in the breathtaking Ecuadorian highlands. To say that I Read more…
May 17, 2022
This spring, I was fortunate enough to travel to South Africa for the very first time alongside my colleague Callie Robinson. To say it was a dream come true would be an understatement, and I could have easily spent another few weeks exploring all of the beauty that this incredible country has to offer. Although Read more…
May 11, 2022
While spending time at Singita Lebombo Lodge in April 2022, I got to meet Chantelle Venter. A female career- and head- guide at the lodge, she’s found great success in an often male-dominated profession. While together, I took a bit of time to ask some questions, to get her story and hear her perspective. Here Read more…
May 9, 2022
By The Experts at Travel Beyond We know that technology can prove quite helpful when traveling and yet the number of apps available can feel overwhelming. Which is the best for what? What do they cost to download? How do I decide between a few that appear to serve the same purpose? To sort through Read more…
April 30, 2022
After more than 10 years of planning safaris, Cape Town and the surrounding Winelands region remain two of my favorite additions to any safari. Cape Town is also one of my favorite cities in the world because of its infusion of African, Asian, and European influences, its incredible history of trade and civil rights, and Read more…
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 14, 2022
By The Experts at Travel Beyond Africa is a vast continent– larger than North America and almost all of Europe combined– and across its diverse regions, weather patterns can vary dramatically. As you think about your interests and travel goals, it is important to keep Africa’s seasonality in mind, as your experience can look Read more…
March 9, 2022
Going on safari with my children is always a magical experience. The world opens before their eyes, with days spent under the African skies and amidst animals that are typically only seen in zoos or on screens; sometimes so close you can feel them breathing. My children have developed a keen appreciation for the natural Read more…