Being in Calico really feels like having gone back in time to the Wild West. What was once a silver mining town is now a hidden gem in between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Take a trip with me to see what Calico looks like now…
Sleeping in a tent in Yosemite’s Camp Curry while being surrounded by bears was very memorable. We didn’t sleep very well because of all the noises at night, but it is definitely worth the unique experience.
Looking for a day trip in San Francisco, but not sure where to start? In this post I am sharing my favourite photo spots to inspire you.
Discovering the Grand Canyon by helicopter was definitely a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget. From being picked up by a limousine at our Las Vegas hotel, to having champagne below the rim of the Grand Canyon, it was also a super glamourous experience.
Just a 2 hour drive away from Los Angeles is the wonderful Indian Canyon. Its combination of rocks, desert and palm trees makes it a great location for a hike followed by a picnic on one of the many benches. Even the drive towards the Indian Canyon was a scenic one.
A trip to Los Angeles can become costly quite quickly because of its many attractions and theme parks. Luckily there is a way to save some money by purchasing a Go LA pass.
In this post I share how we saved money and how easy it was to use the Go LA pass at different attractions.
Universal Studios is a nice combination of a movie studio and a theme park. Its rides are not as extreme as in Six Flags, but it’s all about the movie props and atmosphere at Universal Studios. I was also very impressed with the shows I watched.
On our very last day in Tanzania we stayed in a hotel close to Dar es Salaam’s Oyster Bay, from where we took a short ferry ride to Bongoyo island. This gorgeous and quiet beach was the perfect spot to relax after all our safari adventures and before heading back to London.
One of my most unforgettable travel experiences is meeting the Maasai tribe in one of their nomad villages close to the Ngorongoro crater. From being welcomed by the Chief to dancing with the Maasai women, entering one of their huts, watching their cattle and even going to school with the children – this is an experience not to miss.
Booking your first safari trip can be a bit daunting. To make things easier, I’m sharing my experience and the things I’ve learned in hindsight. Booking process Our search for the perfect safari all started on Safaribookings.com (not an affiliate link). We simply entered “Tanzania”, our start date, and 2 as the number of people
This safari trip in Tanzania was our first – but hopefully not the last – experience of watching wild animals in national parks and of trying to sleep in a tent while hearing the lions and hyenas roaring at night. It was a wonderful adventure to never forget.
Believe me when I say I am not a foodie at all, and you will hardly ever see me writing about food or restaurants, but The Rock Restaurant in Zanzibar is so unique that it deserves a post on my blog.
Before visiting Zanzibar and Tanzania, there are a few things you will need to prepare – not only for your own health, but also to be able to enter the country. I am sharing how I prepared for this trip, and what I wished I had known before.
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Ever since I was a child I dreamt of living at the beach, and our stay in White Sands Bungalows in Jambiani, Zanzibar definitely made this dream come true.
Are you planning to visit the beautiful island of Zanzibar with its gorgeous but quiet beaches anytime soon, but not too sure about how to spend your time there? Look no further! I am sharing my best tips on how to book your Zanzibar day trips, and tell you about my experiences on the day trips Jordi and I went on.
