In July 2024, Craig and I set sail in western Greenland with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. We were aboard the National Geographic Resolution, and it proved to be a lovely and comfortable homebase from which to explore. Onboard National Geographic Resolution Expedition cruising offers the unique advantage of traveling on a smaller ship, allowing for daily Read more…
June 13, 2022
I am not a great packer. While the process might be effortless for some, it does not come naturally to me. I write (and then rewrite) my lists. I check (and then recheck) my piles. I organize (and then reorganize) my suitcase. And when I finally get to where I am going, I realize that 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 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…