Karen Gixen Museum (Nairobi, Kenya)
Not far from the center of Nairobi, in a lush area (and near the elephant orphanage), Karen Gixen’s former home...
6 days in Colombia, 1 in Panama City: Hotel, airfare, breakfast under $500. Overall total under $800
For my recent trip to Colombia and Panama City, my airfare was $291 (after all taxes and fees). My hotel,...
Helping women with Kazuri beads (Nairobi, Kenya)
Kazuri Beads is well worth a stop if you have time in Nairobi, especially if you like well-made jewelry or...
Lions, jackals, and hyenas in the Maasai Mara (Kenya)
One of the most well known parks in Kenya, the Maasai Mara (also simply called The Mara) is a savannah...
Nairobi’s National Museum – Kenya
Nairobi’s National Museum is currently housed at the above building in Nairobi. It is soon moving to a much larger...
Uluru and the Red Center (Australia)
Sunset over Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) On the way to Uluru there are only a few “towns” between Alice Springs and...
Chicago River Cruise
The Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Chicago River Cruise is great. Several companies offer tours of the Chicago River. The CAF tour...
