At 9 a.m. on a beautiful Tuesday morning, Mark and I started the 5-hour drive from Windhoek to Sossusvlei via Sesriem. The morning had already been quite eventful, with us having breakfast with giraffes at a most charming guesthouse while being serenaded by a happy birthday song from the staff. Our time […]
Read MoreDunes and Desolation: Exploring Surreal Landscapes in the Namib Desert
The Most Charming Guesthouse in Windhoek!
While planning our Namibian adventure, I stumbled upon a hidden gem nestled on the outskirts of Windhoek, the country’s vibrant capital. This charming guesthouse instantly captured my imagination. Eager to secure our stay for our May trip, I fired off an email inquiry, my fingers crossed for good news. To […]
Read MoreHow to Plan a Backcountry Glacier National Park Hike
A backcountry Glacier National Park trip is an adventure you will not forget in a hurry! Throughout our time in the park, we encountered hikers inside and outside the backcountry who had been coming back to visit year after year. Our host, Jake, was one of such people with this […]
Read MoreAn Adventure of a Lifetime in Glacier National Park – II
Here’s a continuation of the last post about hiking in Glacier National Park’s backcountry. Our first outing into the park was quite spectacular! We hiked some beautiful trails and spent our nights in gorgeous campsites – some of the best the park has to offer! Our outing was also characterized […]
Read MoreAn Adventure of a Lifetime in Glacier National Park – I
I’ve come a long way from the “baby hiker” whining and wheezing her way up Mount Longonot in Kenya to scaling Africa’s second-highest mountain, Mount Kenya, and finally spending two weeks hiking and camping in Glacier National Park, USA! Honestly, if you had told me a few years ago that […]
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