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!
The Best Tips Before You Visit Barcelona (avoid our mistakes!)
I really liked Barcelona. But boy oh boy, could I have done it better! We stopped in Barcelona for a few days on the front and back end of our month-long trip to Granada, and while I did have an idea how I wanted the days to go, I just wasn’t as prepared as I usually like to be. Call it widow fog, call it mom brain, whatever it was, I made the mistakes so you don’t have to! Here are the best tips before your visit to Barcelona!
The Best Rainy Day Activities in Granada
Maybe you won’t have rain on your trip to Granada. That would be amazing! The vast majority of things to do in Granada are outdoors. We spent a month there in January, and we got a mix of beautiful, sunny days and rainy, dreary days. We actually got out and enjoyed both realities, and you can, too! Here are the best things to do on a rainy day in Granada, Spain.
Spoiler alert: You will want an umbrella!
The Best FREE Things to Do in Granada, Spain
Lots of activities in Granada are worth the cost, absolutely. But everyone loves free, right? If you’re looking to balance out your budget so that you can splurge on the Alhambra guided tour and a Flamenco show, this is the list for you. Here are the best FREE things to do in Granada, Spain!