We travelers are a lucky bunch. It’s easy to forget just how privileged we are to be able to travel the world. The truth is, most people rarely even leave their own country, let alone visit destinations all over the globe. My recent visit to Madagascar reminded me that it’s important to keep this perspective in mind, and to give back to organizations that help the places we visit.
How to Travel Around Madagascar
Madagascar. It’s more than an incorrect (but fun) DreamWorks movie. Located off the eastern coast of Africa, this island, nearly the size of France and the third largest in the world, has a population over 20 million but sees only about 325,000 tourists a year.1 I spent two weeks there with Intrepid Travel Travel and […]
The Top Things to See and Do in Madagascar
Madagascar, a country famed for lemurs, baobab trees, birding, and jungles, offers visitors a rich playground to explore. I was enthralled by its beauty: the sweeping canyons and gorges, the grand waterfalls, and the sheer diversity of the landscape. One day you’re in a tropical jungle, the next you’re in an arid plain, and a […]
10 Books that Will Inspire You to Visit Africa
In this guest post, Cameron and Natasha from The World Pursuit share their favorite books about Africa. Insightful, inspiring, heartbreaking, and everything in between, these books will tempt you to book a trip to the continent so you can see first-hand just how extraordinary it is!
30 Epic Photos From My Trip to Madagascar
Madagascar. The name conjures up a land of wild nature, mystical and unexplored. With only 350,000 visitors per year, Madagascar is one of the most well-known but least visited African nations. I recently had the opportunity to visit the country with Intrepid Travel. Here’s what is discovered!
24 Photos from My Safari to Kruger National Park
During my recent visit to South Africa, I went on safari in Kruger National Park with Intrepid Travel. It was three days of sweeping vistas and incredible animals. It’s like a zoo but in real life and better. In this post, I share my favorite photos from the trip as well as some tips on how to make the most out of your visit.
