A Glimpse into the Wilds of Zambia July 28th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes Our Southern Africa team lead, Craig Glatthaar, whom you may have heard if you attended our Botswana or South Africa webinars, was recently out in the Zambian bush and sent us an incredible recap of his Zambia safari adventure in Kafue National Park. I’m in Lusaka and on my way back from the Kafue. I… Read More »
7 Must-Go Destinations for 2017 July 22nd, 2016 • by Matt Holmes Each year we see ebbs and flows—sometimes destinations that are more popular in some years than others. It can be hard to predict, but we pay close attention to both the micro trends we see from guest evaluations, reservations, and personal feedback, as well as the goings-on in the world-at-large. And from those factors, here… Read More »
5 Tips to Finding the Best Gelato in Italy July 15th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes Oh, gelato! Is there anything more refreshing after a lovely day spent exploring the countryside while on your Italy hiking tour? Gelato is often described as having a more intense flavor than ice cream. This isn’t just a perception. It’s actually because ice cream has a lot of air whipped into it, and the ice… Read More »
7 World-Wide National Celebrations July 7th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes All around the world, festivities are held commemorating independence or another important national event. Many people around the world may be familiar with America’s July 4th Independence Day holiday, but how much do we know about similar celebrations around the world? We’re always curious about other cultures, so we looked into it and discovered there are… Read More »
9 Tips for Having a Great Transoceanic Flight June 16th, 2016 • by Matt Holmes Ah, the long-haul flight. You know it’ll be worth it when you arrive at your vacation destination and start your hiking tour. Having taken many of these flights myself (actually, I’m writing this from 32,000 feet over the Atlantic), I’ve happily learned some tricks to make it a bit easier. If you have time before… Read More »