Tim and I had talked about a trip to Morocco for ages, it seemed. It’s a diverse country with everything from surfing to wine making, which can make trying to decide what to do on a week long trip to Morocco seem impossible. But ever since we had an incredible Bedouin experience camping in Jordan’s […]
10 Reasons to Love the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech
Unlike some of Marrakech’s other five star luxury hotels who seem to shout opulence, the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech whispers it. And honestly, we much preferred that over feeling like we were tiptoeing around a museum. Though each Mandarin Oriental around the world differs, their chic, yet relaxed decor is just one of the reasons they […]
Touring Marrakech in a Ural Sidecar
Marrakech is an assault on your senses. And I mean that in the best way possible. It’s a city that the scents of spices waft across the air. While you’re looking around trying to figure out where the scents are coming from, the man carrying the live chickens catches your eye. Meanwhile, the sounds of […]
Hot Air Ballooning in Marrakech
I held my breath as the balloon lifted off the ground. In the silence, the first beams of sunlight began to peek over the top of the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. It was breathtaking and I couldn’t quite believe we were actually hot air ballooning in Marrakech. It almost didn’t happen. If you know our […]
15 Places to Travel in 2015
Each year we look forward to planning our own travels and since we’ve got a community of readers that love to live a life of adventure, just like us, we know you do too! Our 14 places to go in 2014 was such a hit with you all last year, that we’ve once again done […]
10 Things You Might Not Know about Giraffes
My favorite animal to watch while we were on safari was the giraffe. Seemingly ungainly and often the butt of bad jokes, I found them to be majestic and elegant creatures to watch. They are extremely curious and sure to steal your heart with their long necks, beautiful patchwork coat and lovable nature. Despite that […]
30 Stunning Wildlife Photos from Tarangire National Park
Did we have a favorite national park or conservation area on our SkySafari through Tanzania? No, we could never pick a favorite because each was special in its own right. But Tarangire National Park was definitely our favorite for seeing herds of elephants. Sort of off the main safari route most travelers to Tanzania take, […]
The Culture, Music and Dance of the Maasai Tribe
When your Cessna lands on nothing more than a dirt strip in the middle of the African bush, it’s easy to forget that there are indigenous people – or any people, really – living amongst the king of the beasts. The Maasai Tribe have called these arid plains of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania home […]
Spotting Africa’s Big Five
Going on safari is at the top of many a traveler’s bucket list and we’re so excited to have checked that item off our own bucket list, more than once. Coming face to face with Africa’s Big Five is truly a memorable and exhilarating experience. You’ve probably heard of them and seen them on TV. […]
13 of the Cutest Baby Animals to See on Safari
The Serengeti is a safari destination that is a magnificent experience any time of the year, but it’s in February when nearly all of the animals have babies. Between the Great Migration on the Serengeti Plains and all the adorable babies, a luxury safari in Tanzania with SkySafari by Elewana is a bucket list trip […]
