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
My First Trip As a Tour Leader
As you can see from the broad smiles on these lovely ladies, my first trip as a tour leader to Africa went incredibly well and exceeded my expectations. I was fortunate to have Roz Berry (far left), Director of the African Child Foundation, assist with our "Women Travel with a Purpose" Safari. Roz brought two duffel-bags full of T-shirts from the Continue Reading
How Do You Keep Your Sense of Wonder?
In my mind, a sense of wonder starts with curiosity: something we're all born with. The question I ask myself is: How can we keep that sense of wonder as we grow older? Young children are constantly learning something new: how to read, how to tie their shoes, how to ride a bicycle. It's not surprising that if we don't make a Continue Reading
Travel with a Purpose: A Writers’ Retreat
When I moved to Laguna Woods, five months ago, I had the idea of starting my own Travel Club. Initially I wanted to start "Women Travel with a Purpose," , but then I changed to "Travel with a Purpose," despite the fact that women often have the urge to travel, more than men. Maybe the "Free" South African wine and the delicious appetizers, Continue Reading
