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Tanzania Safari | The Ultimate Guide to a Serengeti Safari in Tanzania
Planning a Tanzania Safari can be an overwhelming proposition! It’s an expensive trip and if you’re like me, you don’t want to screw up this one-in-a-lifetime experience! From choosing a tour operator to packing to seeing the big 5 safari animals, here’s everything you need to know about a Tanzania Safari! How to get to Tanzania Tanzania has two major international airports: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Tanzania Visa As of this writing US Citizens require a visa to visit Tanzania. Other countries may also require a visa to visit. A complete list of countries that require a visa can be…
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2024: My Year in Travel Review
I was talking to a friend the other day and said it was hard to believe that I went to Ireland at the beginning of this year. It feels like it was 10 years ago! After our chat, I was inspired to take a look back at my year in travel and thought I’d share it here with you! March – Ireland I kicked off the year with a trip to Ireland with my friend Claudia. We tossed around several ideas for this late winter/early spring trip, initially thinking about a beachy escape, but found cheap flights to Ireland and pulled the trigger, despite it being the off-season! The trip…
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Enkirari Wilderness Camp, Serengeti, Tanzania
With its luxurious safari “tents”, complete with private bathrooms, Enkirari Wilderness Camp (formerly known as Acacia Central Camp) is truly a delightful glamping experience in the heart of the Serengeti! I stayed there for two nights while on safari and would have loved to stay even longer! How to Get to Enkirari Wilderness Camp There are two ways to reach Enkirari Wilderness Camp. You can fly into Arusha Airport (ARK) and drive, which takes about 6-7 hours. Keep in mind that you’ll be driving through the Serengeti, so there is much to see along the way, but it’s still a long drive. The faster way is to fly into the…
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Christmas in St. Augustine, Florida
Christmas in Florida is tough for me because the warm weather makes it hard for me to get into the holiday spirit! I Come with me to find holiday cheer at Christmas in St. Augustine, Florida. St. Augustine Night of Lights Foregoing the trolley tour, I chose to walk and experience the St. Augustine Night of Lights and it was so magical! However, while I was walking to the Lightner Museum, I was passed by the Grinch driving a golf cart full of guests for a Night of Lights tour and I can’t tell you how sad I was to discover that the Very Un-Merry GrinchMas Ride was sold out…
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The Local St. Augustine
With its old-school motel-style building and flamingo pink exterior, The Local gives big retro Florida vibes, which is what inspired me to stay there on a recent trip to St. Augustine. Did it live up to the hype? Read on to find out! How to Get to The Local St. Augustine Fly into St. Augustine’s Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) or Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). The Local is just over an hour drive from Jacksonville International and about 15 minutes from Northeast Florida Regional Airport. The Local is just a 25-minute walk or a 5-minute drive to Plaza de la Constitución and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. Rooms at…
