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…
February 8, 2022
By The Experts at Travel Beyond A journey to Africa is life-changing. For some, it triggers a subtle shift in perception of the world around them. For others, it marks a change in the course of travel plans for the rest of their lives. The vast grasslands of the Serengeti, the void of human Read more…
February 1, 2022
In December 2021, my parents and I boarded a plane to South Africa. Part of our journey was spent in the Kalahari Desert at Tswalu The Motse, a property that provides unparalleled access to one of South Africa’s most unique landscapes. Included in a 3-night stay is a dining experience at the newly award-winning restaurant Read more…
January 26, 2022
The year was quickly coming to a close, and I had not yet ventured out on my annual safari; so, I decided to plan a quick December adventure to South Africa with my husband! For this short and sweet trip, I focused on just the Greater Kruger ecosystem because I wanted to maximize our wildlife 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 20, 2022
THE EXPERTS AT TRAVEL BEYOND At first glance, planning a safari can seem like an overwhelming process. With a multitude of safari reserves scattered across East and Southern Africa and thousands of camps and lodges to choose from, it’s hard to know which destinations and properties are best suited for the safari of your Read more…
January 17, 2022
Packing can be one of the most stressful components of any trip. You wonder if you have enough clothes or too many, if there’s laundry or not, whether you will be over or underdressed. The questions are endless and, when traveling to Africa, often compounded by the knowledge of strict weight restrictions. In order to Read more…
January 10, 2022
I was fortunate to travel to the amazing country of Kenya last November/December. It was my first visit to this East African nation and I, having visited Tanzania in 2019, was curious as to how it might compare. Kenya exceeded all my expectations, but one location in particular really stood out to me and that 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…
January 4, 2022
There are so many factors that contribute to a memorable safari: accommodations, food, activities and wildlife, just to name a few. But often, it is the camp guides who have the largest impact on one’s time in Africa. The stories they share, the skills they exhibit, and their ability to consistently find the most magical Read more…
December 14, 2021
In October I was lucky enough to travel to South Africa for the very first time on an educational trip with my colleague Jenny Falls. I knew we would have some amazing animal encounters, but I was not prepared for all of the experiences that were to come in the days ahead. Every single expectation Read more…