Kilimanjaro Day 1: Jungle Walk
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It’s Day 1 of our Kilimanjaro hike and we have 10km through jungle terrain ahead of us. To quote Dr. Seuss, “Today is the day! Your mountain is waiting so get on your way!” Continue reading
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Good Hope School – Moshi, Tanzania
We arrive in Moshi, Tanzania and spend an unforgettable afternoon visiting kids at the Good Hope school. Continue reading
Touring the Karen Blixen Museum
A touch of Hollywood in Africa — we visit the home once owned by Danish author Karen Blixen, whose autobiography ‘Out of Africa’ was based on her life in Kenya. Key props and Meryl Streep’s costumes are on display. Continue reading
The Time I Made Out with a Giraffe
At the Giraffe Center in Nairobi, each guest is given food which they use to lure the giraffes closer for photos ops… and kisses. Continue reading
Little Orphan Elephants in Kenya
Baby elephants! Is there anything more adorable? The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi raises orphan elephants and there’s a public feeding every morning. Prepare for cuteness overload. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro at a Glance
I am thrilled to share an overview of our trek to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa. Here’s a summary of our seven-day climb that was euphoric, painful, and perpetually scenic. Continue reading
Out on the Town in Turkey
We enjoy decadent meals in Istanbul, but the best part is the view from rooftop terraces overlooking the city. It’s the best spot for photo ops! Here are my favorites… Continue reading
Beyond the Blue Mosque
While the Blue Mosque may be the most famous of its kind in Istanbul, I fell hard for the Suleymaniye Mosque. Check out photos of both of these impressive sites. Continue reading
Greetings from Istanbul, Turkey!
Thrilled to share this first post from one of my all-time favorite cities. We walk along the Bosphorus River, explore an underground cistern, and eat lots of baklava during our days here. Continue reading
The Old City of Jerusalem
From the Dome of the Rock to the Wailing Wall, we visit the most important sites of Jerusalem during our day-long tour of the Old City. Continue reading