Photo Mashatu: Diving into Safari Photography

When heading on safari, many travelers feel beyond excited for the once-in-a-life time experiences that await– unforgettable animal sightings, stunning landscape, interesting culture. And yet they might worry about how to capture it or that their photos just won’t do justice to all that was seen and done. Thankfully, there are parks and camps that Read more…

The Unique Parks of Kenya

On my honeymoon this past September, I traveled to Kenya for two weeks. During my visit, I stayed in quite a few different national parks and reserves and found that each added something special to my experience. I wanted to take a moment to highlight their uniqueness and underscore why other travelers might want to Read more…

Staying Fit on Safari

When imagining a safari, I instantly pictured myself watching wildlife from the comforts of a jeep and then heading to camp for a delicious gourmet brunch. To some, this sounds ideal— what could be better than great food and incredible animal sightings? To others, it might feel sedentary— going from one seat to another, one Read more…

Travel Beyond’s Argentina Advice

We asked Travel Beyond owner Craig Beal, South America product manager Jennifer Gillmore, travel associate Nicole Cooper, Asia product manager Dianna Upton, and consultant Bob Gaston for their top tips about travel to Argentina. If I could give one piece of advice about traveling to Argentina, I would say: Jennifer: While the natural destinations in Argentina often Read more…

Travel Beyond’s Chile Checklist

We asked Travel Beyond owner Craig Beal, South America product manager Jennifer Gillmore, travel associate Nicole Cooper, Asia product manager Dianna Upton, and consultants Bob Gaston and Kayla Torgerson for their top tips about travel to Chile. If I could give one piece of advice about traveling to Chile, I would say: Jennifer and Kayla: Read more…

Bob Returns to the Galapagos Islands!

I had a great trip to the Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions on the Endeavour II.  I was last in the Galapagos November of 1998 on Lindblad’s Polaris, and I am happy to say the islands are in great shape.  I was beyond pleased to see that not much has changed with the exception of continued Read more…

Travel Beyond Wins 2021 “World’s Best” Award!

We are excited to announce that Travel Beyond has been named a “Top 10 African Safari Tour” on Travel + Leisure’s list of World’s Best. As a three-time past recipient (2017, 2018, and 2019), we are honored to have our name back on this prestigious list. Winners of the magazine’s annual World’s Best are nominated Read more…

Top 3 Reasons to Visit Zimbabwe

This summer I brought my mom along on another adventure to Africa. This was her third trip in less than three years, so it’s fair to say she is hooked! On this trip, we went to Zimbabwe to visit places that were new to both of us. While I had been to Victoria Falls a Read more…

A First Timer’s Guide to Kenya

A regular New Year’s resolution of mine is to visit two new destinations annually, be it domestic or international. So, when it came time for me to decide on 2021’s countries, there were a handful of countries that came to mind. However, the one place that consistently found its way to the top was Kenya. Read more…

A Perfect Time for Phuket

Phuket is set to open to tourists in July and it couldn’t be a more perfect time to visit. The past year has given this region of Thailand the opportunity to both rejuvenate itself and return to its traditional roots, making Phuket an ideal destination for those looking to head back to Southeast Asia. Wildlife Read more…