I love the end of the year as it's a time for reflection and making plans for the year ahead. In my case, I add travel to the mix, as this enables me to see life from a different perspective; something I always value as I get new insights into the direction I want my life to take. This time, I'm off to London, Paris and Copenhagen, to spend Continue Reading
How Much Does A Safari Cost?
One of the first questions I get from people I meet is, "How much does a Safari cost?" While this is a normal question, I feel like replying with another question: "How much does a car cost?" Obviously this depends on the car. A Kia is not the same as a Porsche. I understand why some people may be shocked at the price of a Safari, but as my Continue Reading
Can You Create Your Ideal Life?
I found an old thumbstick in a purse I no longer use. Curious to see its contents, I plugged it into my new laptop and found a one-page document I'd written 11 years ago. The title was: "My Passion." I had no idea what to expect and realized that I had written it during a time in my life when I was searching for my own purpose. I did not have a Continue Reading
The Elephants That Came to Dinner
How would you like to meet the elephants that came to dinner? It only happens once a year, in November, at Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia. Wonky Tusk and her baby, Wellington, stroll through reception to feast on the fallen fruits from the large Wild Mango(Cordyla africana) tree in the lodge grounds. The fact that a large safari lodge is built Continue Reading
Why I’m Starting Women Travel with a Purpose
It's funny how situations in life can eventually lead to finding your purpose. Had my marriage not fizzled in 2015, I would not have joined the Peace Corps, and I certainly wouldn't have thought about starting "Women Travel with a Purpose." I decided to start “Women Travel with a Purpose,” and lead trips to Africa with various themes Continue Reading