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My Top Tips for Visiting the Washington DC Area

These are my top trip tips for visiting the Washington DC area. There's so much to see, so I would start by making a list of all the amazing historic places and monuments you would like to see. You...

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge overlooks a water hole in dry region of Kenya. This insures a steady flow of game animals coming by for a drink. Sipping beer while sitting out on the terrace overlooking...

Hostels vs Hotels: Choosing the Right Accommodation

So you've decided on your adventure. After finding flights, the next logical step is to find places to stay. Something that can trip many people up is choosing what type of venue to stay in...

An Introduction to Menorca

Small but perfectly formed, the island of Menorca holds a special place in my heart. I was six years old when I first visited with my family and we stayed in a small, white apartment surrounded by...

Avoiding the Crowds in Oia, Santorini by Staying in Finikia

The village of Finikia is directly east of Oia on the island of Santorini, also on the caldera side of the island. This pedestrian village still maintains its well-preserved, authentic...

Wayanad - Over The Mist and Way Beyond

A decision of traveling during COVID pandemic was not easy one. Even then, after spending months within a restricted physical and mental space, it was a much-needed break which we all wished...