
When flying from London to San Francisco, I decided to spice up my journey with a 24-hour layover at Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in Iceland. It turned out to be the perfect pit stop to cross off a major bucket list item: the Blue Lagoon! Traveling solo, I kept it affordable, efficient, and it was…

Summerplace Game Reserve is 3 hours from Johannesburg, and feels like a home away from home. Spanning over 8,648 acres (or 3500 hectares), Summerplace Game Reserve is family owned, and has many outdoor activities to stay entertained with. E-Biking is what they are known for, but they also have game drives, hiking trails, tennis courts,…

There is literally almost nothing better than a BFF vacation! My bestie & I spent 8 days in Belize and it was magical, rejuvenating, and still to this day we talk about how it was one of our favorite trips. No boys, no problems, just pure, girl power fun. From the moment a local complimented…

Staying at Bass Lake, California over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend truly felt like I was living in a Hallmark movie. Bass Lake is within The Sierra National Forest. The town is quaint and cute, with one main store and one gas station. The Pines Resort puts on an annual Christmas tree lighting and parade of…

Máximo Located in the trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, Máximo was MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE restaurant in CDMX (Mexico City). The building which was once a auto repair shop, then a pool hall, has transformed into a chic hotspot. The menu changes DAILY, to reflect the availability of fresh, local ingredients. The flavors are Mexican, and dishes are…

It’s no secret that I LOVE a Safari! I’ve heard about Safari West awhile back when a few people mentioned that there is one in Santa Rosa! I looked it up a couple of years ago and it’s been on my bucket list ever since! This is about the closest thing you can get to…

One of the top things to do while visiting Mexico City is to take a sunrise hot air balloon tour. The experience is over the ancient Teotihuacán pyramids in San Juan Teotihuacán, Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the largest and greatest ancient ruins in Mexico. The flight over the pyramids is…

The best time to go on Safari is…. ALL THE TIME! I will take any month or season, as no two safari experiences are ever the same. You might be drawn to the lush green scenery of the wet summer season. I know I am! Alternatively, the wildlife gatherings during the dry season of winter…

Let me start by saying. OH. MY. GOD!!!! This was the MOST TERRIFYING THING I’VE EVER DONE IN MY LIFE!! I definitely had PTSD for days after. Every time I fell asleep I felt that feeling of falling….and falling….and falling….. over and over again. This was my first time bungee jumping and WOW what a…

Going to Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls has been on my personal bucket list since I can remember! I’ve seen travel photos of people swimming and laying at the edge of this massive waterfall and it’s always stuck in my head as a travel must do! To my surprise when I was there, I actually…

What not to do on Safari. Safaris are exciting and no doubt one of the most thrilling experiences you will ever have. If coming to Africa for the first time or even as a seasoned safari goer, it’s always good to know the do’s and dont’s. Although the safari industry is extremely vast, we will…

Passport, Visa, & Vaccinations The FIRST question I had when planning my African Safari was…what do I pack?? My first priorities were okay 1. Do I need a visa? and 2. What immunizations are required to go to Africa? Well USA citizens don’t need a visa to travel to most of the African Countries, but…

DRIVE CHAPMAN’S PEAK Chapman’s Peak drive is known for its scenic views and is considered one of the most spectacular marine drives in the world. You might have seen this drive in one of the James Bond movie scenes or one of the Mercedes Benz commercials! Its a about a 6 mile route with 114…

The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa Cape Town is HANDS DOWN one of, if not my FAVORITE city in the world! I went the end of January / beginning of February and the weather was incredible! It is summer in South Africa and I personally think it’s the best time to go because it’s after…

Botswana is a magical country, where there are no fences or borders and the wild animals completely roam free! We spent 3 nights rooftop camping in Botawana! It was AMAZING and I still cannot get over how the stars looked at night. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the night sky and stars properly before.…

Here is my 1 week Safari itinerary in Sabi Sands & Kruger National Park traveling from Johannesburg, South Africa! 1 Night in Johannesburg International Airport Hotel I booked a round trip flight in and out of Johannesburg. The drive directly to Sabi Sands is about a 4-6 hour drive and after a 24 hour long…

A review of Elephant Plains Game Reserve in Sabi Sands I had the pleasure of staying 4 nights at Elephant Plains! I specifically chose Elephant Plains because of it’s location. It is in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve which has the highest density of leopards in South Africa. I really wanted to make sure I…