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by Kate Dernocoeur, guest blogger One special aspect of the Great Walk of Africa is that it is the only “boots on the ground” safari allowed in Tsavo National Park. It was just us: eight tourists, our guide (Alex), the walk’s founder (Iain Allen), and four Samburu protectors versus the...
by Kate Dernocouer, Guest Blogger Two common things you see in the wilds of Kenya that are unusual to a person from North American are lots of really big thorns, and evidence of termites. If you want non-thorny acacia trees, go to Australia, but if you are in Africa, expect thorns. Even...
by Kate Dernocoeur, guest blogger Where you hang your hat—that’s home, to an adventurer. I love my real home, but when I’m away, it’s nice to know there’s a cozy place nearby ready to restore my weary body. Many times in years of wandering, home has consisted of an inflatable camping...
By Kate Dernocoeur, Guest Blogger The social nature of elephants closely parallels that of humans, and nowhere is that more evident than in a mudbath or (for kids) a playground. While visiting the Nairobi Orphan Nursery sponsored by donations to The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, we recently...
by Kate Dernocoeur, guest blogger The opportunity to visit Africa is most meaningful to me for the chance to witness exotic creatures in their natural habitat. Giraffes. Zebras. Monkeys and baboons. Hyenas. Antelope and impala. Lions and leopards and cheetahs. In...
by Kate Dernocoeur, guest blogger Early on, at daybreak tea, I think, oh, this is good. This is comfortable, maybe even on the verge of chilly. The Kenyans are bundled up against the chill that to them is frigid. A shuka is nice, wrapped around my shoulders as we head out for the morning game...
Ok, full confession. I’m not in Morocco. I’m “between trips” as they say. Not much on the schedule and an Atlanta trip got canceled by weather. So, I’m at home enjoying winter wonderland in Michigan. I’d like to share five memorable Moroccan experiences from a trip we took five...
Sometimes the best way to see the world is through the eyes of someone else. And it isn’t always pretty. Recently I read a book about holocaust in Rwanda that opened my eyes to a horrible situation in a small African country and brought back memories of a travel experience.
If distant choo choo of a train gives you the urge to travel, then consider a ride on the Rovos Rail in South Africa. This beautifully restored world class train is a delightful way to see the beautiful landscape of an amazing continent. I knew when I arrived at the elegant station in...
Jao Camp on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana is an amazing design destination. If the words “safari camp” bring to mind rickety metal cots, mildewy canvas and well worn dining halls of your scout or Church camp days, well…..banish those thoughts. This camp and the camps of our...