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Solo woman traveler: hotel safety

One thing that I always search for info about when I go to a new place is how safe it...

Maasai Village Visit (Kenya)

When in Kenya, you can choose to go to a Maasai Village. There is an entry fee, but you get...

Elephant orphanage (Kenya)

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is often just referred to as ‘the elephant orphanage” While only open for 1 hour per...

Madurodam, the miniature Netherlands

I was recently reminded of this wonderful place while I was in the Caribbean and saw a street named Maduro...

Caves: Underground in the Dominican Republic

Caves: Underground in the Dominican Republic  When you are in the Dominican Republic a fun thing to do is go to...

Giraffe Center (Nairobi, Kenya)

Nairobi has the wonderful Giraffe Center (near the Karen Gixen museum), where you can learn about and feed giraffes. The...

Discount at booking.com – the site I use most often for hotels/hostels

Follow this link to get a 10% discount on your first booking at booking.com.  The site has availability through much...

Dubrovnik City Walls – UNESCO site

Dubrovnik is a beautiful ancient city that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the coast of Croatia.  The ancient...

A carnival for carnivores – many different meats at one meal (Nairobi, Kenya)

If you are looking for an interesting meal while in Nairobi, you may want to check out The Carnivore. Assorted...

Elephants, rhinos, and hippos, oh my (Kenya) – photolog