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30 Awesome Things To Do in Southern Africa

This past April, we took an incredible G Adventures overland camping tour of South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. We spent 15 days with a small group of other 18-to-30-somethings camping in tents and traveling everywhere in the Lando. We saw the incredible natural wonders of the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, and Matobo Hills and spotted wildlife on two river cruises and four game drives. It … Continue reading 30 Awesome Things To Do in Southern Africa

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How to See the Northern Lights (And Why Now’s the Perfect Time To Book Your Trip!)

Like many people, I’ve been itching to scratch “See the Northern Lights” off my bucket list for ages. Back in March, there was an amazing display that could be seen throughout most of Minnesota and I… missed it. I had no idea until the next day, when my social media was filled with gorgeous pictures of the Northern Lights! I vowed I wouldn’t make the … Continue reading How to See the Northern Lights (And Why Now’s the Perfect Time To Book Your Trip!)

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Review of Frontiers North One-Day Polar Bear Adventure

In October 2022, I took a great trip with my dad up to Canada to see polar bears in the wild. We spent five days hanging out in Winnipeg, doing Canadian things like going to a hockey game, visiting the polar bears at Assiniboine Park Zoo, and checking out the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, but the highlight of the trip was definitely the … Continue reading Review of Frontiers North One-Day Polar Bear Adventure

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22 Beautiful Libraries & Bookstores for Your Bucket List

Nothing says calm like a room full of books. When traveling, I love looking out for beautiful libraries or interesting bookstores to stop by, and I thought I’d share my personal favorites. This list of twenty-two gorgeous bookstores and libraries starts with a few I’ve been lucky enough to visit, and includes more I hope to visit in the future! 1. Austrian National Library – … Continue reading 22 Beautiful Libraries & Bookstores for Your Bucket List

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