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10 things to do in Aruba when you’re not a beach person

by Travis | December 7, 2021 | Advice, aruba, SCUBA, Trips | 0 Comments

Aruba is well known around the world for it’s temperate weather, beautiful beaches, and vibrant night life. But what if you’re not a beach person or a partier? Is it still worth your time to visit this island paradise? The answer is a resounding YES! There is much...

RoadTrip: Puerto Rico

by Travis | September 30, 2021 | Puerto Rico, roadtrip, SCUBA, Travel Advice, Trekking, Trips | 0 Comments

There is no doubt that the last year has been hard on those of us who like to travel. Puerto Rico is the first road trip I’ve been able to take in over year that ‘feels’ like it is out of the country. Although PR is actually a US territory it certainly has the feel...

9 Reasons to Choose Uganda for Your African Adventure

by Travis | January 1, 2020 | Advice, Africa, Trips, Uganda | 1 Comment

If you're thinking about heading to Africa for an adventure you might be wondering where you should go. On my recent trip I discovered that Uganda had so much to offer that if you are only going one place that's where it needs to be. From adventure sports to seeing...

Ugandan Adventures (that aren’t Safari)

by Travis | December 17, 2019 | Africa, Trips, Uganda | 1 Comment

Uganda is well known for big animal safari’s and for good reason. There are some amazing national parks there where you can see 4 of the big 5 (rhino’s can only be seen in a sanctuary as they’ve been hunted to extension in the wilds of Uganda). But did you know...

Safari: Uganda!

by Travis | November 22, 2019 | Advice, Africa, Trips, Uganda, wildlife | 1 Comment

Have you ever thought about going for a safari in Africa? There are many places you can do it but only one area offers you tree climbing lions, gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants, hippos, leopards, and so much more in a close in package. Western Uganda has all of your safari needs and so much more!

Getting the Best Price on Flights…. How I do it…

by Travis | November 19, 2018 | Trips | 2 Comments

Ugandan Adventures (that aren’t Safari)

by Travis | December 17, 2019 | Africa, Trips, Uganda | 1 Comment

Fox Glacier

by Travis | November 11, 2017 | New Zealand, Trekking | 0 Comments

Close Encounters of the Animal Kind: Costa Rica

by JudyW | March 23, 2018 | Advice, closeencounters, Costa Rica, Trips, wildlife | 3 Comments

Specialty tea? Rock formations? Temples? Nightlife? Kunming has it all!

by Travis | February 14, 2018 | Trips | 0 Comments

10 things to do in Aruba when you’re not a beach person

by Travis | December 7, 2021 | Advice, aruba, SCUBA, Trips | 0 Comments

RoadTrip: Puerto Rico

by Travis | September 30, 2021 | Puerto Rico, roadtrip, SCUBA, Travel Advice, Trekking, Trips | 0 Comments

9 Reasons to Choose Uganda for Your African Adventure

by Travis | January 1, 2020 | Advice, Africa, Trips, Uganda | 1 Comment

Safari: Uganda!

by Travis | November 22, 2019 | Advice, Africa, Trips, Uganda, wildlife | 1 Comment

Everything I took to climb the worlds tallest freestanding Mountain!

by Travis | September 29, 2019 | Africa, Tanzania, Travel Advice, Trips | 1 Comment

Kilimanjaro is something many people desire to summit. It resides high on many bucket lists. The IDEA of climbing this fabled mountain is a fanciful and wonderful one. The reality can sometimes be very different. As stated in my other articles on this subject it isn't...

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10 things to do in Aruba when you’re not a beach person

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9 Reasons to Choose Uganda for Your African Adventure

Ugandan Adventures (that aren’t Safari)

Safari: Uganda!

Getting the Best Price on Flights…. How I do it…

Ugandan Adventures (that aren’t Safari)

Fox Glacier

Close Encounters of the Animal Kind: Costa Rica

Specialty tea? Rock formations? Temples? Nightlife? Kunming has it all!

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