A week exploring Rwanda’s national parks and coffee plantations I went to Rwanda with one goal: to fulfill a lifelong dream of trekking to mountain gorillas (even more special with my dad by my side!). While our encounters in the mountains were everything I’d hoped for, they were just the opening act to Rwanda’s larger…
Africa
Botswana safaris are pretty wild
One week adventuring in Botswana’s Okavango Delta When planning our first safari, I knew I wanted the most well-rounded experience. Botswana’s Okavango Delta was the perfect destination for its variety of wildlife, lush landscape, and few tourists. June – October is the high season for any safari and prices often more than double. Especially in…
Sip, sip, hooray: The best of South Africa
Eight days of sips and sights in South Africa Exploring South Africa’s famous wine region originally drew me to the country, and with good reason. South Africa’s Cape Winelands offer incredible wines, the opportunity to try new ones (hello, chenin blanc and pinotage!), and are only a 30-40 minute drive from downtown Cape Town. However,…