Most travelers would probably be surprised to hear that a wildlife Nairobi safari is possible just outside the city limits. Usually Nairobi is thought of as the gateway to a Kenya safari in the Mara Game Reserves, Amboseli National Park, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Loisaba Wildlife Conservancy or a Masa Mari safari. Any of these bucket list experiences are worthy of a once in a lifetime tour. For those short on time however, the 30,000 acre Nairobi National Park offers an opportunity to visit “The World’s Only Wildlife Capital” for game viewing and a mini Kenya safari tour.
Lavender fields, rows of ancient olive trees, sparkling pink rosé. What comes to mind when you think about shopping in the best towns in Provence? If you’re anything like me, your senses are alive with the thought of sachets and soaps, culinary delights and fields of sunflowers a la Van Gogh.
Responsible travel is a hot topic these days. Keeping it local when you travel is one of the tenants of responsible travel and a great way to support local artisans and makers. The process of preserving dollars in a circular economy helps to keep traditional crafts alive. Cultural values are passed from one generation to the next. The best towns in Provence offer a myriad of options to sustain your spending in the local economy. In addition to frequenting hotels and restaurants employing the area residents, visitors can use their purchasing power to KEEP IT LOCAL when buying souvenirs in the beautiful villages of Southern France.
On a recent trip to Africa from Boston, I decided to break up the flying time with a luxury Doha layover via Qatar airlines. Their stopover program makes it super easy to have 24 hours in Doha and see highlights of the best things to do with a city tour. For a nominal booking fee, I experienced another country, stayed in luxury hotel and ate some of the best hummus I’ve ever tasted. Who could ask for more on a long-haul flight!
Doha, the capital of Qatar, is relatively small and very well laid out. With the discovery of the third largest gas reserve in the world, the country has quickly shed it’s antiquated dessert image in exchange for one wrapped in luxury and accompanied by all the accoutrements and modern conveniences befitting the richest country in the world.
