Wales has plenty of must-see castles scattered around the country. Thankfully, it only takes four hours to get from Cardiff, at the bottom, to get to the top. So for those of you who want to come to Wales for a two-week vacation, don’t fret, you have plenty of time to see everything and still […]
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I traveled around Tanzania for two months, renting comfortable budget rooms ( $15-$20 per night), roaming from Dar Es Salaam to Arusha to Moshi. At the end of my trip I decided to head to the coast to enjoy an all-inclusive resort along the Indian Ocean. I sent an email to Peponi Resort […]
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Who knew that going underground could be so fun and interesting. I broke away from my castle hopping around Cardiff, Wales to visit the coal mine known as The Big Pit in Blaenavon, Wales. This is a free attraction, but I would have paid. It was that good. To go underground into the tunnels that […]
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Here is a day trip that will take you to five castles, only 10-15 minutes from each other, with the exception of Goodrich, in England, which is 30 minutes, but worth the extra drive. Along the way, I also stopped at Tintern Abbey, which is beyond expectation. There are no detours getting to it, it’s […]
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Ernest Hemingway stated, “I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy.” Yet, when it comes to Tanzania, I think John Hemingway said it best “If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa.” Here is the video I made for Mama Simba’s Homebase in Moshi, […]
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If you’re a vintage car lover, you will kick yourself in the arse if you drive through Yuma, Arizona
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Hands down, going on safari has been put in the books as “one of the best day’s in my life.” The rush of the chase (locating the animals) and seeing beasties living in their natural environment, moments I’ll always treasure. While I didn’t get to the Serengeti on this trip, I have no regrets. The […]
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Cornwall is an area known for many tales, especially the legendary King Arthur. Thanks to my son loving the TV series Merlin, I’ve become interested in Arthur’s tale. This getaway is one that I would love to do again. I am not one for revisiting places, so that say’s a lot. In this three-day mini-holiday, […]
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