Category: Ripples

We first discovered Puerto Vallarta while celebrating my 50th birthday back in January (I wrote about it in my blog Take the Dam Trip). That …

Pittsburgh was never on my travel list. All I knew was, its “Steel City” nickname and its industrial past. Why would I visit a city …

Choosing how to spend your last day in Africa can be impossible. In Zambia, John and I narrowed it down to two options: Walking with …

Chobe National Park in Botswana is undeniably breathtaking. With one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Africa, it offers dramatic wildlife encounters, herds crossing …

We impulsively decided to add Victoria Falls at the end of our African trip, and nothing can truly prepare you for the raw power and …

More than just raw nature, Nashipa Eco Camp offers something deeper, a meaningful cultural connection. One of the most memorable parts of our stay was …

I’ve dreamed of going on safari since I was a child. But as I got older, I realized, Africa is a BIG continent, and I …

During my time in Kakamega County, Western Kenya, one of the most rewarding experiences was touring a tea factory under the Kenya Tea Development Agency …

Honestly? While planning to visit my friend Violets sustainable farm, I had no idea I’d be visiting a rain forest too. In fact, I’m embarrassed …

My friend Violet knows I have a special talent for inviting myself to things. When I asked to visit her farm in Kakamega, Kenya, she …