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…
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
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 the options, the experts at Travel Read more…
April 29, 2022
Wide open spaces. Plains as far as the eye can see. By day, more animals than you are likely able to count…and by night, more stars than you may have ever seen. This is one of Africa’s hidden gems: Zambia’s Liuwa Plain National Park. Located in the western part of Zambia, Liuwa Plain is a Read more…
April 27, 2022
From the vibrant streets of Lima to the splendor of the Sacred Valley and the wonder of Machu Picchu, Peru has plenty to offer any kind of traveler. This past March, my colleague Alexis Noack and I were fortunate enough to experience all of these marvels and more. The destination that stood out most? The Peruvian 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 13, 2022
The Cape Winelands hold a special place in my heart. First, for its natural beauty. This area of South Africa is scenically stunning with towns nestled into lush valleys surrounded by large mountainous nature reserves. Second, for its vineyards. In my humble opinion, the Cape Winelands is one of the best wine regions in the 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
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 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…
March 9, 2022
When travelers plan a trip to Southeast Asia, they initially embark excited for the cultural and culinary encounters that await. Steeped in ancient history, its temples, shrines and museums draw millions of visitors each year. As does its food, with world renowned dishes such as Pho and Pad Thai. It might be surprising to learn Read more…