“We have been to 6 continents together, we have been hang-gliding (twice), rafted (and survived) the Zambezi River, we trekked through the Amazon Rainforest, we have eaten incredible seafood in the Balkans, and walked on a glacier in Iceland. We experienced seeing the big 5 in Southern Africa and we have been to many of the Disney theme parks world-wide.”
“If tourists are accountable for the choices they make on their vacations and how they affect people and animals, abuse like this can stop. Do your research, if you are interested in animal encounters, as we are, go with a reputable company who contributes to conservation in a positive way.”
“If you are interested in only unpacking once, seeing a number of new destinations quickly and do not mind crowds, by all means, put on that bathing suit that is two sizes too small like everyone else on a cruise, douse yourself in Purell and go!”
1 Part= Go to a work conference, bring play-doh and spend much of the time texting jokes back and forth with co-worker. 1 Part= Stay out hours past your bedtime, eating greasy food and drinking cheap beer, talking about how times have changed since we were in college and wondering how the shorts have gotten […]
“Some athletic people say that the most adventurous way to see it is to hike in; those people haven’t taken the bus. The switchiest switchbacks in the world, on a one-lane road, in a large bus, speeding with an increasingly massive drop mere inches from the wheels. “
“Guide :“Who wants to get out and swim? There are only Electric Eels, Caiman Alligators, Sting Rays, and Pirahna- probably not the blood sucking kind.” Everyone else: “That’s a no. Me: *Grabs pool noodle and cannonballs in much to my mother’s dismay.”
“Be spontaneous, but know your interests and your limits. When things go wrong, take the time to be creative and do things you know you’ll love, you can find these things anywhere. Take the cab for an extra few bucks to save yourself some stress and always, always go to Disney.”
“What I’m trying to say is, go somewhere that challenges you (we highly recommend Botswana-this is not a sponsored ad) and soak in the silence, the gratitude of those around you, let their spirit and hope and positivity change you.”