The Best Things to Do at Giraffe Manor
Come for the giraffes, stay for more giraffes! But in between feedings, there are plenty of other things to do to keep you occupied throughout the day. Here are the best things to do at Giraffe Manor, between giraffe feedings!
The 7 Top Things to Pack for a Toddler on Safari
Packing for a safari is kind of overwhelming, but packing for a safari for a toddler is even more so! You’ll want all the usual things, like onesies, matching outfits, dresses for little girls, diapers and wipes, etc., but specifically for a safari, you’ll need a few unexpected, or at least unusual things. Here are the top 7 things you’ll need to pack for a toddler on safari!
The 10 Best Tips for Single Parents to Travel with a Baby
Has it been flawless? No way. Has it been worth doing? Every time. I’m so glad to be showing my daughter the world, exploring new places together and going back to places that were special to my husband and me. I’ve taken dozens of trips with my daughter since becoming a single parent, and these are the best tips to help you make it happen for yourself–and your baby.
The Top 10 Things You Forgot to Pack for Your Safari
What’s the hardest trip you’ve ever had to pack for? I’ve definitely had my fair share of difficult packing tasks, especially since I like to travel carry-on only. The most surprisingly challenging? My recent safari trip. It was going to be chilly in the mornings, and relatively hot in the afternoons, we needed full-coverage, but light fabrics. We were limited on how much luggage we could take on the bush plane from Nairobi to the safari location. Oh, and I was packing for my toddler, too! Here are the top 10 things you might forget to pack for your safari!
Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit Granada
Granada was not really on my radar. But when an opportunity came up to live there for a month, I took the bait. And I’m so glad I did! My 18-month-old daughter and I had such a fun time here, and I’m shocked at myself for never having visited before. I hope to make it […]
What It’s Like Staying at the Viral Giraffe Manor
You know those experiences you dream about, but then you get there and it just doesn’t live up to the expectation? Giraffe Manor by the Safari Collection is the opposite if that! I’ve wanted to visit Giraffe Manor for years—ever since I first heard about this historic manor house where giraffes come visit you at your window or balcony, and you get to feed them directly from your hand. Here is everything you need to know before you visit Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Best Tips Before You Visit the Alhambra
It’s the one thing you absolutely have to do in Granada: The Alhambra. It’s such an important site for the country of Spain, as it is the place where Spain was finally fully united into one country. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to the well-preserved palatine city within, and it represents the height of Nasrid Islamic art, architecture, and culture. It’s impressive for so many reasons, and you want to do it right the first time?me, right Here are the best tips before your visit to the Alhambra in Granada, Spain!
The Best Tips for Your Safari with the Safari Collection
Do it. Go on the once-in-a-lifetime safari! We had the most epic time on our safari in Kenya with the Safari Collection. We stayed at Solio Lodge, which is actually inside the Solio Game Reserve. It’s Kenya’s first privately-owned rhinoceros sanctuary, but you’ll see so much more than rhinos here. We saw a rare leopard the first day, lions the second and third days, monkeys and baboons all the time, and so many white and black rhinos! As with most trips, though, I learned a few things along the way that would have been better to know in advance. Here are the best tips so you can get the most out of your game drives at Solio!
How to Spend a Month Abroad with a Toddler (even as a single parent!)
I get it a lot: “You’re so brave!” It’s a compliment, but I have a little secret to share: It was far scarier for me to stay home during the month of January. I got a lot of questions when I told people I’d be spending an entire month in Spain with my 18-month-old daughter. I mean, a regular trip with a toddler is… A lot of work. But a month? Yikes, right? I’ll admit it was stressful, mostly in the weeks leading up to the trip. Once we were there, it was amazing. We had such a good time, and it was 100% the right decision for us. Here’s how to spend a month abroad… With a toddler!
The Best Things to Do in Granada with a Toddler
We loved our month in Granada, Spain. It’s walkable, beautiful, and there were tons of things to do to keep my sweet toddler entertained! There are certainly parks, playgrounds, and the like, but there are also many things that are unique to Granada that my girl absolutely loved. If you’re planning a trip to the “City of Pomegranates,” here are the best things to do in Granada with a toddler!