Luxembourg at Christmas
Where and when: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, December 2024 We visited Luxembourg City few days prior to Christmas last year. So this post has been a …
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An African Adventure: Day 7 – From Elephant Sands to the Skies Above the Okavango
Where and when: Botswana, 19 September 2025 0730: It’s the morning after the night before. All the elephants who were partying by the waterhole late …
An African Adventure: Day 6 – Vic Falls to Elephant Sands
When and where: On the road to Elephant Sands, 18 September 2025 0740: We are officially on the road and it is an early start Continue reading from…
An African Adventure: Day 5 – Zambia and the Devil’s Pool
Where and when: Victoria Falls, Zambia, 17 September 2025 Having seen Victoria falls from Zimbabwe yesterday, I had planned to explore the falls from…
Why Your Airplane Ticket is So Expensive
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years . In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widesp…
Capital One Venture X Business Card Review: Is It Worth It?
I’m a sucker for a good travel rewards card . Over the years, I’ve collected a small handful of them — not because I love juggling annual fees, but …
An African Adventure: Day 4 – Into Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls
Where and when: Victoria falls, Zimbabwe, 16 September 2025 0700: At Cape Town airport. Check-in to flight to Zimbabwe. This is the start of the Cont…
My Top Gifts for Travelers for the Holidays
Travelers can be a fickle group of people to buy gifts for. We’re constantly coming and going, we usually don’t carry a lot of stuff with us, and no…
An African Adventure: Day 3 – Robben Island and Two Oceans Aquarium
Where and when: Cape Town, South Africa, 15 September 2025 It’s my last full day in Cape Town. This morning, I have a trip booked Continue reading …
HolaFly eSIMs: A Better Way to Stay Connected When You Travel
When you’re traveling, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, finding a place to eat, or transla…
How to Find the Perfect Apartment for Vacation Rentals
I used to hate renting apartments from websites like Airbnb or VRBO. As a solo traveler , I preferred the social atmosphere of hostels. You met peo…
An African Adventure: Day 2 – Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope and the Cape Peninsula
Where and when: The Cape Peninsula, 14 September 2025 0800: Pick up from hotel by guide. I only had two full days in Cape Town Continue reading fro…
How to Find a Cheap Car Rental
I love road trips . You get in car and can just head off anywhere you want. There’s a freedom to a road trip that you can’t get with trains (and, d…