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DOWN ON THE FARM AND INTO THE CRATER

Teri B.

May 17, 2021

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International Travel, Things I Love

Down on the farm in … Tanzania?? That would specifically be Gibbs Farm, ideally located in the green and fertile hills near the Ngorongoro Crater. It’s difficult to convey the sheer beauty in that part of the country. And it was a complete departure from our time spent in the Serengeti (see previous posts). The […]

SAFARI IN THE SERENGETI

Teri B.

May 1, 2021

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International Travel, Things I Love

Many recent travel articles report that animal sightings are greater since the pandemic kept many tourists from African travel. We’re here to confirm that is true in a significant way at our first stop after the overnight in Arusha (see previous post). Whether it’s lack of human presence or the area in general or the […]

THE COOLEST CATS

Teri B.

April 29, 2021

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Things I Love

It is no surprise that the big cats — lions, leopards & cheetahs — are the most sought-after sightings on an African safari. I am being location specific here because the incomparable Bengal Tigers likewise fit the bill. But those are only in India. For purposes of this post we’ll stay on the African continent. […]

A SEAMLESS START

Teri B.

April 20, 2021

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International Travel, Things I Love

When the time to depart finally arrived, I was quite nervous. After so many blips, changes and uncertainties (see previous post), we were finally airborne. Changing our arrival in Africa from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam meant an extra flight, but leaving from Burbank Airport (to Seattle) is so swift and hassle free that it […]

PLEASE, NO MORE CHANGES!

Teri B.

April 13, 2021

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Snippets from the Road

It’s a very good thing that I love trip planning because the time spent finalizing this itinerary has been rather inordinate. And that’s a proverbial understatement. Not long ago, I posted a blog (click HERE) about just how complicated it is to plan an international trip at this particular time due to Covid uncertainties. Or […]

AND THE AWARD GOES TO …

Teri B.

March 8, 2021

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

For “Best understanding and navigating the complicated world of travel restrictions,” the award goes to :: Anyone who prevails, especially internationally. I will gladly accept my blue ribbon (after untold hours spent). Many of us might just cry “Uncle.” Our family trip to Italy has been rescheduled twice since 2020 and is now calendared for […]

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