updated on May 11th, 2019 This past spring, we felt the urge to ditch civilization, turn off our phones, and test out some new camping gear. Having only a 3-day weekend, and a small budget, we narrowed our sights on the area in...
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Uganda Gorilla Trekking-What to Expect
My dad’s final (for now) Africa installment is here! To see the other posts in the series, check our list at the bottom of the page. If you’re going on a trip to Uganda, seeing the gorillas is a bucket list experience...
Africa Packing List
updated on May 28th, 2019 This week our Africa travel expert (and my dad), Tom, will give us tips for packing for a trip to Africa. Whether you’re packing for an African safari or a gorilla trek in Uganda, he has some great...
Planning for Africa: Passports, Visas, and Cash
updated on May 28th, 2019 We’re here again with another incredibly useful post from my dad all about preparing for a trip to Africa. This week he’ll cover passports, visas, and carrying cash to Africa- things to be...
Route 66 Ghost Towns
Route 66, also known as “The Mother Road” or “Main Street of America,” was one of the original highways in the US. It was first established in 1926 and connected Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. It was a pathway for...
Africa Travel: Vaccinations and Health Tips
updated on May 28th, 2019 We’re here with my dad’s wealth of knowledge about traveler’s health in Africa. He answers some questions we think are useful, such as what vaccines to get when traveling to Africa. As...
Choosing an Africa Overland Tour Guide
updated on May 28th, 2019 We’re back with another article from my dad, Tom. He and my mom, Dayna, have been all around the globe and are the most adventurous retired travelers I know. They may be retired travelers, but his advice...