Every July 4th across America cities go all out to celebrate the nation’s birthday. From Washington, DC to Denver, Nashville to San Francisco, these destinations go all out when it comes to Independence Day parties. Denver The Mile High City is hopping around the 4th of July with numerous events and fireworks shows. The city … More Across America: Cities That Go All Out To Celebrate July 4th
I love Harare, Zimbabwe. It has felt like a second home since I spent a semester living with a family there during a Colorado College study abroad program at the University of Zimbabwe (not to go off on a tangent… but, for my picks on the best study abroad experiences in the US, check out … More 48 Hours in Harare: How to Hang Out in Zimbabwe’s Capital City
With dozens upon dozens of lions, as well as gorgeous scenery, and all the rest of the big five gang, Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s most under-rated game parks. … More Looking for Lions in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
I wrote up this first person vignette about getting lost in Botswana for a website called AFKTravel, that I created a lot of content for when it began — they sent me on assignment to Zimbabwe and also Cape Town. But the story itself took place years before, when I was researching my first Lonely … More Lost in a Pan in Botswana:
Walking through the breezy, thatched-roof boma lobby at Ivory Lodge, a magnificent treehouse haunt at the extreme south edge of Hwange National Park, I find myself skidding to a stop in front of my friends. My jaw drops open in shock and words bubble out of my mouth in a giddy rush: “Oh my god … More Chilling in Zimbabwe’s Elephant Headquarters: Hwange National Park
The manager is standing in the middle of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge glaring at me… … More The One with the Monkeys: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
I love Cape Town and in December I had the opportunity to eat my way around the Mother City on assignment for AFKTravel. My job was to review restaurants for a month with my best friend Nel. I must admit it was a sweet gig. Especially since Nel and I first met while studying abroad … More Five Things I Love About Cape Town
