Micato African Safari Review | with Bob Shaffer
Bob Shaffer , owner of Vacations by Cruise & Travel Experts, joins Ken of Ask A Real Travel Expert to review his most recent adventure: a nine-day African Safari with Micato Safaris.
My Kenya Safari Adventure, Part II
I always thought Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak soaring 19,341 feet through the clouds, was located in Kenya until we landed in Amboseli National Park. Stepping off the small plane, my first glimpse of the landscape was ...
My Kenya Safari Adventure, Part I
It’s difficult preparing for your first safari no matter how much you read or study the experiences of other adventurers. You also might consider such a journey as the “trip of a lifetime” as I had ...
As the World Reopens to Tourists
More than 30 countries around the world are welcoming tourists again and the European Union anticipates opening to fully-vaccinated tourists this summer despite mixed messages from the CDC ...
Uruguay: A Special Vacation Destination
When most people plan a South American vacation, they usually think about the ABC countries – Argentina, Brazil and Chile – and possibly Peru as their top choices. Unfortunately, they seldom consider Uruguay, a gem of a destination with a rich culture and history, great wine and spectacular beaches.
Vacation Idea: Riding the Rails
Some 50 or 60 years ago, before completion of the Interstate Highway System and discount airline tickets, trains dominated travel in America connecting cities, small towns and people. Over time, as the pace of our daily lives quickened and air travel became more accessible, passenger rail travel ...
Exploring Life Above the Clouds
For as long as I can remember, the Inca Empire and the Lost City of Machu Picchu have piqued my interest. This ancient civilization, founded upon myths and riches of gold and silver, encompassed a vast region ...
My Journey into Ancient Egypt
Five-thousand years of history, culture and people compressed into 11 days is the best way to describe my recent trip to explore ancient Egypt. And that’s merely a superficial description of what adventure travelers to Egypt can expect to experience.
Riding the Rails
Today more and more American’s are rediscovering railroads as a desirable way to see the continent, while adding a little romance and adventure to their leisure travels. In addition to a growing number of short-run rail excursions on antique rolling stock, there are many opportunities...
Designing Your Personal Authentic Toscana Experience
Established in 1625, the Buccelletti Family Estate began as a specialist in the production of olive oil and wine. Nearly 400 years later and still owned and operated by the same family, the estate ...