Victoria Falls sits at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Once you see it in person, you will have no doubt in your mind as to why it is on this list.
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There is something utterly fascinating about vast sand dunes in a rich red desert, and this is exactly what you will find in the Namib Desert. The Namib is one of the oldest deserts in the world, and is almost entirely uninhabited. The Namib Desert boasts unique species of plants and animals, and its dunes are among the highest in the world.
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Estes Park, Colorado is a great place to spend and extended summer weekend. The scenery is stunning and there is so much to experience! There is way more to do in Colorado than you can do in just one weekend, but if you are like us and you often find yourself carefully calculating when you can take vacation days from work, sometimes a few days is all you have for an adventure. A fairly convenient way to experience the Rockies is by basing yourself in Estes Park!
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For one reason or another, visiting South Africa might be on your bucket list. If it’s not, it should be. We’re here to help you plan your trip! I have done quite a bit of traveling, but no place on the planet is quite like South Africa. When you visit South Africa, you will be amazed by the vibrance and kindness of the people, humbled by the vast beauty of the scenery, swept away by the outstanding food and wine at every meal, and invigorated by witnessing some of the largest land mammals on earth in their untouched habitats.
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For most travellers, going on an African safari is high on their bucket list. Maybe you just watched the Lion King for the 20th time or saw breathtaking pictures in a copy of National Geographic. Whatever your reason, going on an African safari will not disappoint. You probably have a lot of questions and don’t know where to begin, and that’s where we come in.
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Let’s start at the beginning with this one – we weren’t supposed to be anywhere near Oregon on the weekend we ended up in Portland. In fact, we were supposed to be over 3,000 miles away in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We decided we were going to Portland less than 12 hours before our plane landed at PDX, but it turned out to be one of our favorite trips to this day.
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For the last decade, Grand Rapids, Michigan has been home to some of the best craft breweries and microbreweries in the nation. They’ve consistently received awards dubbing the city Beer City USA and Best Beer Town in America. It is easy to see why tourists and locals flock to this mecca of beer. Having spent my college days in the city and surrounding towns, I’ve come up with a list of 6 great breweries to visit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Alaska is a highly desirable place to travel, but it can be a challenge to plan a trip out there. Some of the best things to see and do in this beautiful state are only accessible by water! We are by no means experts, but we will advocate that going on an Alaskan cruise is a great way to get a taste of The Last Frontier.
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When you think of trails in Kentucky, I am sure the first thing that comes to mind is the Bourbon Trail. Well I have news for you, that’s not the only trail in town! In the Lexington area, there is also a doughnut trail – yes, that’s right doughnut. Doughnuts would be nothing without coffee, so we are going to give you a guide to the best coffee and doughnut stops on your next trip to Lexington.
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Taking a cruise is a great way to experience Alaska for the first time. Travelling with my family, this was the first time any of us stepped foot on the 49th State. We came, we saw, we conquered. Ok, maybe we didn’t actually conquer anything, but our experience was one for the ages. While most Alaskan cruises offer similar amenities, the way to customize your experience is through the shore excursions you choose to do. Shore excursions are offered at every port of call, so take advantage of the opportunity to see more of Alaska! Though not included in the all-inclusive pricing, in our opinion, shore excursions are a must. In this post, I will go through the top shore excursions we chose on our 7- Day Voyage of the Glaciers with Princess Cruises and our thoughts on each of them.
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