Thinking about a road trip now or in the future? I asked road trip veteran Carolyn B. Heller to compile the perfect road trip packing list. (If you’re new to road tripping, Carolyn’s Beginner’s Guide to Planning an Extraordinary Road Trip is a fantastic resource.) Stay Safe! What Kind of Road Trip Are You Planning? […]
Adventures, Quarantine, Road Trips, Travel Tips
A Beginner’s Guide to Planning an Extraordinary Road Trip
14
Jul
Jul
Here we are five months into the pandemic, jonesing to travel and 2020 just won’t cut us a break. Leisure travel on planes, trains, and buses is risky, but the good ole fashion road trip is capturing the imagination of those intrepid travelers anxious to explore the world, albeit closer to home. With all the […]
Africa, Road Trips, South Africa, Travel Stories, Travel Tips
Take a Picture Perfect Day Trip to Cape Point South Africa
26
Aug
Aug
It was the crack of dawn on a Saturday and we were parked along Boyes Drive, a windy mountain road overlooking the ocean. As the sun rose, the water turned from black to dark blue until streaks of silver appeared where the morning light kissed the waves. We were starting our Cape Town day trip […]
Africa, Namibia Safaris, Road Trips, Safaris
The Ultimate Day Trip: Traversing the Wilds of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast
04
May
May
The teenager stood 10 feet in front of our vehicle, a large branch hanging like a giant frown from his mouth. His ears were spread wide and his trunk, held long and low, tipped up at the end to smell us. He looked and he waited, shifting slightly from one foot to the other. It was […]