The ultimate African Experience by Richard Schwartzel, Africa Specialist, DSA Vacations When I received the invitation to travel to Kenya with a group of travel professionals who specialize in selling Africa, I pinched myself with the prospect of exploring this incredible country. If the bug does bite, as it does for many of our DSA…
“I hope you have an experience that alters the course of your life because, after Africa, nothing has ever been the same” – Suzanne Evans 🌍🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 On the morning of my very first game drive, we watched the sunrise as we sipped on our coffee with Amarula (an amazing African liquor that tastes as good…
Top publications have started releasing their “Best Places to Travel 2020” lists and we have compiled a comprehensive list from some of the leading publications in travel and lifestyle to help you find them all in one place. Travel and Leisure –The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2020 CNN-CNN Travel’s 20 best places…
“The air you smell, the sights you see, the food you taste, the language you hear, and the feeling you get… where nothing is familiar. That is true freedom.”-Anonymous Whenever I travel, I like to pretend that I have journeyed into the next chapter of my story, into a world that is mine to explore….
When you think of Rwanda the first thing that comes to my mind is Gorillas and the Genocide. After my recent visit, I agree with the Rwanda tourism the country offers so much more to offer than a Gorilla trek. Here is a recap of my amazing Rwanda Trip. Having grown up in South Africa…
If you’ve found this article today because you’re thinking of taking a trip to the small but diverse country of Israel, read on for an expert list of must-see sights and activities that I highly recommend you check out on your visit. Israel is a country that sticks with you long after your plane has…
A tranquil, seaside city, bustling with new-age technology and business, bumped up against the backdrop of centuries of history in the middle east, Doha, Qatar offers every traveler their own unique story. Your first taste of Qatar’s brilliance comes when you debark your plane at the Hamad International Airport, one of the top 5 Star…
The term “Big Five” originally referred to the difficulty in hunting the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and African buffalo. These five large African mammal species were known to be the most dangerous and it was considered a feat by trophy hunters to bring them home. Today, however, the expression takes on a much gentler form,…
Besides offering breathtaking views of African landscapes, Disney’s The Lion King also used names for the characters, which most have a Swahili meaning, a language of eastern and southeastern Africa. The opening of the song is sung in Zulu, which is a language of South Africa. Some of the story’s elements also pull from Masai…
For many travelers, food is a priority: researching the best restaurants, trying new ingredients, comparing the best local dishes. Food can be a crucial part of any trip — and its importance goes far beyond how something tastes. Here are some tips for eating as you travel abroad: Food is Culture and History “When you…