You want sun, sand, and fresh seafood—but should you book a flight to the energetic Kenyan coast of Mombasa, or escape to the romantic, spice-infused archipelago of Zanzibar? Both offer beautiful Indian Ocean waters, but they have completely distinct personalities. Let’s look at them side-by-side to find your perfect match. Feature Mombasa (Kenya) Zanzibar (Tanzania) […]

Meeting a mountain gorilla face-to-face is a bucket-list experience that tops many travelers’ lists. But because it’s a wild trek through a dense, high-altitude rainforest, a little insider preparation goes a long way. As someone who helps travelers plan these safaris every day, here are 5 things nobody tells you about gorilla tracking in Bwindi.

Imagine waking up to the misty, wild calls of mountain gorillas in the dense, emerald jungles of Bwindi. Now, imagine waking up just a few days later to the gentle lap of turquoise waves and the smell of fresh cloves on a tropical island. It sounds like two entirely different vacations, but our 10 Days