Vegetarians and Vegans Traveling in Montevideo, Uruguay

I recently visited Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay, a small country nestled in between Brazil and Argentina. Like its neighbors, Uruguay is a meat-centric country. Beef, meat processing, fishing, as well as agriculture are amongst the country’s major industries. … Continue reading Vegetarians and Vegans Traveling in Montevideo, Uruguay

Packing Hack: Pre-Packing Your Gear for Gorilla and Chimp Trekking in East Africa

When you’re packing for a big trip like East Africa, there’s your gear, clothing, shoes and toiletries. When you go gorilla or chimp trekking in Uganda, Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo there’s a set of items you’ll need. … Continue reading Packing Hack: Pre-Packing Your Gear for Gorilla and Chimp Trekking in East Africa

Vegetarian and Vegan Traveler’s Survival Secrets

Traveling abroad while vegetarian and/or vegan can be challenging. Awareness of vegetarian and vegan diets is spreading across the globe and there are restaurants ranging from hole-in-the-wall cafes to fine dining that are entirely vegetarian or vegan. But on the … Continue reading Vegetarian and Vegan Traveler’s Survival Secrets

Travel Hacks: Preparing For Your Return, BEFORE You Leave on Vacation

Part of traveling is returning home. It’s the harsh reality that eventually we have to get back to…reality. Americans especially, get less vacation time, compared to other countries, so maximizing time on vacation is often the priority. And that means … Continue reading Travel Hacks: Preparing For Your Return, BEFORE You Leave on Vacation

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Review of Studio Apartment Accommodations in Volcano, Big Island Hawaii: 5th Street Ohana

I started writing this post right after my visit to Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, two days before the massive eruption at Kilauea. I didn’t finish nor publish it until now, simply because of the volatile situation on … Continue reading Review of Studio Apartment Accommodations in Volcano, Big Island Hawaii: 5th Street Ohana

Women’s Guide to Packing for A Trip to Uganda; Petite Women You’ll ESPECIALLY Like This.

In this article: Itinerary + Context of My Trip to Uganda Luggage To Take to Uganda Clothes Shoes Travel Gear Camera Gear Bush Bathroom Breaks Not JUST for Petite Women: Even though the title of this article states that it’s … Continue reading Women’s Guide to Packing for A Trip to Uganda; Petite Women You’ll ESPECIALLY Like This.