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  • The Ultimate 2025 Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

    The Ultimate 2025 Rio de Janeiro Travel Guide

    Imagine this — you’re on the beach as the sun sets behind the Morro Dois Irmaos mountains — casting a golden hue over the sky. You have a chilled coconut in one hand and garlic steamed-corn in another. Children are tossing a foot ball in a ring along the shoreline and samba music thrums in

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  • Complete Travel Guide to Lamu, Kenya: Where to Stay, What to Do & When to Go

    Complete Travel Guide to Lamu, Kenya: Where to Stay, What to Do & When to Go

    Where is Lamu? Lamu, Kenya is a charming island located off the east coast of Africa. Resting alongside the Indian ocean, Lamu is part of an Archipelago that includes Lamu Old Town, Manda, and Pate Island. Thanks to Lamu’s proximity to the equator and Indian ocean, the weather is often hot and tropical for most

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  • 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Kenya

    5 Mistakes to Avoid When Visiting Kenya

    As always, it is important to do research on the season that you’ll be traveling in when visiting Kenya. Kenya is a large country with diverse geographical terrains, so weather can vary significantly depending on where you are in the country. Having a crisp understanding of where you will be traveling within Kenya will help

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  • Ultimate Guide to Staying in Masai Mara at Mara Chui Resort

    Ultimate Guide to Staying in Masai Mara at Mara Chui Resort

    Ultimate Guide to Staying in Masai Mara at Mara Chui Resort While touring the Masai Mara national park in Kenya, I stayed at the Mara Chui Resort. This mid-range accommodation sits within the natural reserve, overlooking the Oloolamutia Hills.  Choosing a mid-range accommodation was the right decision for my mom and me. We had all

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  • Ultimate Kenya Travel Guide | Everything You Need to Know

    Ultimate Kenya Travel Guide | Everything You Need to Know

    Ultimate Kenya Travel Guide | Everything You Need to Know Imagine being only 12 feet away from a territorial lion or riding alongside an African elephant. A visit to your local safari museum could never compare to the thrill of a real African safari experience. As my plane descended into Nairobi, a wave of excitement

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