Jul
14
2008

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When I was headed to Malawi in May for a two week volunteer trip at an orpahnage that I was going to feature in the TRAVEL THERAPY book, I decided it was ridiculous to travel all that way and to be so close but not spend time in a country that has always fascinated me, South Africa. Continue Reading »
Jul
10
2008

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If you’re going to commit the time and money to go on a safari then you want to be sure you pick the right safari guide so you can increase your chances of spotting the Big Five, Africa’s top five safari animals. Continue Reading »
Jul
09
2008

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One of the best places in the world to go on safari is the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Kenya use to be “the” place to go but in many areas of the country it has become too commercialized. A lot of the safari guides in South Africa also suggest trying Botswana if you’re looking for an authentic safari experience without all the crowds. If you’re planning a trip to Kruger there are dozens of options on where to stay so here’s a look at some of the top safari camp choices. Continue Reading »
Jul
08
2008

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On a recent trip to South Africa I was able to go on about a dozen different safaris in the Kruger National Park and in just the first few days I was lucky enough to spot the elusive “Big Five”, the elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and the leopard. I had my professional camera gear with me but quickly learned to get the best shots you better know what you’re doing! Continue Reading »
Jun
23
2008

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After a month of traveling through Africa I’m finally back in the States and finally have internet access again. I felt so lost without my email, BlackBerry and cell phone, but it gave me the opportunity to real focus on my trip and get the very best information for my upcoming TRAVEL THERAPY book and television project.
There’s so much to update on this blog it’s hard to know where to start! The trip was amazing in so many ways! Continue Reading »