The Ultimate Contiki Review: Do Contiki Tours Live Up to the Hype?
Before I started this website, long before I ever had stamps in my passport or had traveled internationally, I used to stalk Contiki on social media. For years, I thought of international travel as an unattainable desire that only became a reality for those with rich parents or much older people who’d landed big bucks […]
10 Bucket List Items in Anti-LGBT Destinations
It’s illegal to be LGBT in 70+ countries. Some of these countries hold the most incredible wonders, brightest adventures, and most sought after travel experiences. We believe that all people, regardless of their identities, deserve to see the beauty and wonder of the world. We’ve written at length about why we choose to travel to […]
What to Wear on Safari: A Full Packing Guide
Figuring out what to wear on safari is flat-out intimidating! There are undoubtedly more “rules” for what to wear than almost any other trip I’ve taken. Going on an East African safari has been a dream of mine for years, and I was determined to follow every suggestion to maximize my chances of seeing as […]
African Village: What it’s Like Visiting the Masai Tribe
I was very nervous to go to the Masai village but not due to the reasons most may think. The Masai people are an indigenous tribe that lives in Kenya and Northern Tanzania. They’re estimated at about one million people and live in local villages throughout the region. Masai are traditionalists and have resisted the […]
8 Tips for Traveling in Kenya and Tanzania as an LGBT Couple
East Africa is for the experienced LGBT traveler. It’s a region of the world that has been impacted heavily by evangelical colonialism, poverty, and political strife. Any of those three issues would dramatically impact a traveler’s experience but the three of them combined makes for a particularly advanced travel experience. When you toss into the […]
The Ultimate Guide to an African Safari: How to Prepare for Your East African Travel
I’ve wanted to go on Safari for as long as I can remember. There is nothing quite like seeing elephants and lions in their natural habitat. When I was asked which tour I wanted to take as Contiki Ambassador, I knew the East Africa Safari was the one that made my heart sing. I wanted […]
