Photograph of the week: Bran Castle, Romania
For many Bran Castle may be synonymous with “vampires” or “horror stories” but in reality is more of a beautiful medieval castle than a haunted place. How did its association…
Getting a Second US Passport For Travel in the Middle East
I realize for some this is a difficult time to read about travel. I am writing often about our current global crisis — the impact it’s having on me personally, on…
Quarantine hasn’t finished… yet you can plan your trip
The COVID-19 coronavirus has had a tremendous impact on every person of this world, from quarantine to losing loved ones against this sickness. That’s the very same case of many…
The Magic of Modern Beirut
Where we’re at: I’m recapping my travels in 2019, including this retreat research trip to Lebanon in September. There are more details about our upcoming 2020 retreats at the end…
Viva Las Vegas + Adios Los Angeles
Where we’re at: I’m recapping my travels in 2019, including this trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles in August. I realize for some this is a difficult time to read…
Dreaming about your next vacation? The perfect Galapagos itinerary
If you are at home, you are probably missing the last time you went on vacation and dreaming about the moment when you go on the next one. We would…
Brilliant group activity ideas while staying in at your private villa
As the world anticipates post-pandemic realities, we all remain positive that leisure travel, among other things, will once again be an accessible privilege to people. There is certainty, however, that…
Explore the White Desert in Egypt
The pandemic has left each and every one of us adventure-less, but that doesn’t mean we cannot explore, discover and learn more about the beauties this world has to offer.…
Wildlife documentaries you must watch in lockdown
With a lot of the world in a state of ‘lock-down’ in one form or another, there is no better time to be transported to Africa from the comfort of…
Top 5 places in Africa to see endangered animals
Most animals in Africa are to some extent endangered, though the term usually refers to an animal that is in danger of extinction. The causes are mostly linked to mankind…