Adventure

by Lesli Heron Be on guard: always be prepared you never know when you will come across an antelope leaping out of the brush with a lion hot on its heels. Have your camera switched on and ready. Getting technical: a telephoto lens will get you that amazing close up – get the lens in...Read More

by Lesli Heron Bandana: to keep dust out of mouth/nose/eyes, a wet one keeps the head cool. Sun Hat with a Chin Strap: so it doesn’t fly away. Extra Toothbrush: in case you rinse with tap water. Safari journal/animal spotting guide. Ziploc bags: they’re good for everything! Shower cap to keep camera dust-free. Verbena wet...Read More

By Lesli Heron Tourists visiting Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda will no longer have to pay for separate visas for all three countries, as the East African single tourist visa came into effect on January 1, 2014. The East African single tourist visa will allow a tourist to enter any of the three countries that issued the visa and move...Read More

by Lesli Heron The full moon lit our path as we followed our Bedouin guide Mohammed, into the Rum. We weren’t sure where we were going. As we rounded a rocky outcrop we came across a beautiful sight. There on a candlelit sand dune was a feast for the eyes, literally. Our guide Majdi had...Read More

by Lesli Heron Europe train travel is all about efficiency and comfort but it is also about experiences. Some of the most difficult terrain has given us the most picturesque journeys. The following are some of Europe’s best scenic train routes. Not necessarily the fastest journeys—just the most memorable! 1. Sarajevo to Mostar Traversing superb...Read More

Penguins are some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. They are graceful and elegant, yet seemingly awkward as they waddle along on land. The flightless birds spend more than half of their lives in the water and are only ever airborne when they leap onto land. Having no natural fear of humans, these curious birds...Read More