Safari Chic

One of the best things about going on safari is getting to wear a safari vest. We all bought them as a silly joke, but it honestly turned out to be incredibly useful as my vest had 27 pockets. It fits everything of value right on you in any spot you want so I ended up wearing it throughout all the airports. I also learned from Cheryl that a buff is a necessity. They are sold everywhere and can be used in a variety of ways (not just on Survivor). So I quickly purchased one to keep my hair out of my face on open air drives.  And it instantly makes you look cool and sporty. Read More...

Twelve Hour Days

4:30 AM wake up calls are not exactly what I had in mind for my vacation. But, when you might be able to see the Big Five, you're willing to make some sacrifices. Read More...

A Wander at the Kruger

The last days at school before my winter break went by in a haze of National Day, packing, and the lingering thought of "In two days, I will be in SOUTH AFRICA!"
I spent my last day quickly packing while fitting in as many showings of The Lion King as I possibly could before jumping on a plane to Johannesburg, South Africa! Read More...

The Big Five (and other featured characters)

The Big Five are considered to be the hardest five animals to hunt on foot by hunters. These days, a sighting of all five seems to be the stamp of approval that you had a successful safari. For me, seeing the Big Five was a success, but really only just the beginning of a great plethora of wildlife that created my amazing safari experience in Kruger National Park. Read More...