Volunteer Vacations: Best Places to Volunteer with Wildlife
Love wildlife? Head to one of these destinations to help some of the world's most amazing creatures.
How to Ditch the Safari Circuit and Do-It-Yourself in Kenya
Leaving buffets, fancy lodges, and vehicles with shock absorbers behind, we set off on a do-it-yourself safari.
Solo Travel Namibia: Dunes of Sand and Salt
In Namibia, one of the least populated countries in the world, you can plunge over sand dunes in a four wheeler and look for wildlife in the desert.
First Person: The Moroccan Men’s Club
As I scanned the rows of customers, I saw there was only one woman – me. The Moroccan café society, I soon learned, is synonymous with 'for men only.' Fortunately, some here were willing to overlook that.
From Zambia to South Africa: Rivers to Dust
During a safari adventure, elephants by a Zambian river give way to rare white lions in an arid South African reserve.
Kenya: Hakuna Matata and Me
From mango-stealing monkeys and wildlife safaris to the welcoming Maasai and Samburu people, Kenya left an impression that I’ll never forget.
King Tut and the Winter Palace Hotel
After discovering King Tut's tomb, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon went to the nearby luxurious Winter Palace in Luxor. You can too.
Spice Island: Travel to Zanzibar
Once ruled by Sultans and known for its exotic spices, Zanzibar draws visitors for its natural beauty, sandy beaches and unique culture.
Solo Travel: Rewards of Traveling Alone
Traveling alone offers the chance to try new things, make new friends and even surprise yourself with unexpected abilities.
Island of Spice: R&R in Zanzibar
Celebrate African-style island life just off the coast of Tanzania.
African Adventure: In Search of the Mountain Gorilla in Uganda
Fewer than a thousand mountain gorillas remain in the world. Here's where you can see them in the wild.
Climbing Kilimanjaro: The Remote Rongai Route
This climbing route promises majestic views and a buffet sampling of the African wild, as it cuts through verdant jungle, alpine desert and glaciers.
Fishing Adventure in Zululand, South Africa
Chasing the notorious tiger fish, a species that has the dentures to destroy lures, bait or your hand if you get too close.
Sky-High Sunrise at Namibia’s Dune 45
Heaven and earth collide atop the world’s tallest sand dunes in Africa.