Lori Barbely
Hi, I’m Lori. But you can call me Lors. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida. My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I've been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust. Feel free to follow me on Instagram for snippets of daily life on and off the road.
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How much does it cost to stay at Giraffe Manor?
Giraffe Manor has been on my bucket list for more than a decade. I always knew it would be a costly stay, but nothing quite prepared me for how much it would cost to stay at Giraffe Manor! Giraffe Manor Before we talk rates, it’s important to know that Giraffe Manor is an inclusive property. So for the price, you’re getting more than just the room, you’re getting things like transfers, meals (including select alcoholic beverages), laundry, and frankly, the experience of having a giraffe wake you up in the morning seeking its breakfast. So just how much does a night at Giraffe Manor cost? Prices vary by room at…
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Qatar Stopover on Qatar Airways
I’m all about making the most of a trip and seeing as many new places as possible, so I was super excited to hear about the Qatar Airways stopover package! From now through the end of 2024 (and hopefully, the program will be extended) you can add a one to four-day stopover in Doha on any Qatar Airways flight. The multi-day stopover packages are priced based on the hotel you stay at and four-star hotels start at just $14 per person per night double occupancy! Rates can go as high as $83 per person per night double occupancy for a five-star luxury hotel, which is still a steal! You can…
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What it’s Actually Like to Stay at Giraffe Manor
What is Giraffe Manor? Giraffe Manor is a luxury boutique hotel run by the Safari Collection that is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Modeled after a Scottish hunting lodge, the property was built in the 1930s and has been home to roaming Rothschild giraffes since the 1970s. The manor was purchased in 2009 and has become an Instagram-worthy bucket list hotel known for the ability to have wild giraffes share your breakfast table. The manor is located on 140 acres of forest in Nairobi’s Langata suburb. How to get Giraffe Manor Fly to Kenya and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). If you’re arriving from within Africa, you may fly…
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Overwater Bungalows in Tuamotu Islands
Comprised of 76 atolls and countless coral reefs, the Tuamotu archipelago is home to stunning water, picture-perfect beaches, and perhaps most important, overwater bungalows. Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa The Rangiroa atoll, the largest atoll in the archipelago, is home to Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa. The resort has 58 bungalows, including a mix of beach and overwater bungalows. Overwater bungalows are air conditioned, have WiFi, a terrace over the water with direct lagoon access, windows in the floor, and sliding glass doors to bring the outside in. Meals are served at the Te Rairoa Restaurant and there’s a twice-weekly Polynesian buffet and dance show. Enjoy drinks at…
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Austral Islands, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Gambier Islands, Huahine, Islands of Tahiti, Marquesas Islands, Moorea, Overwater Bungalows, South Pacific
Overwater Bungalows in French Polynesia
Overwater bungalows in French Polynesia are typically what you picture when you envision your dream overwater bungalow vacation. French Polynesia is a large French overseas territory that is comprised of five island groups: The Society Islands, The Tuamotu Archipelago, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands, and the Austral Islands Overwater Bungalows in the Society Islands Archipelago Windward Islands Leeward Islands Overwater Bungalows in the Austral Archipelago The Austral Islands in French Polynesia is an archipelago made up of seven islands, five of which are inhabited. The five inhabited islands are Rūrutu (Rurutu), Ra’ivāvae (Raivavae), Tupua’i (or Tubuai), Rimatara, and Rapa (Rapa Iti, not to be confused with Easter Island, which…
