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Top 5 Destinations for Wildlife, Water, and Adventure Lovers
Travel doesn’t have to be an either/or proposition. You can spend time going on safaris and doing water sports, have incredible adventures and quietly reconnect. You can be cost conscious and splurge on a 5…
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Highly recommended products for minimalist travelers
Thinking of going carry-on only? Good idea! It costs less; you can head right out of the airport upon arrival; and you don’t have to worry about losing your luggage. I’ve spent a lot of…
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Gorilla trekking and the thing my husband loves most about me
Mountain gorillas live in the misty forests of the Virunga Massif and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. There are only about 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the world, and the only way to see them is to…
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Dream BIG and say yes to adventure with these 4 books.
“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our…
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Take that dream trip. It will change your life.
Going on an African safari changed my life. As far as I’m concerned, everyone should go to Africa at least once. But maybe your dream vacation isn’t Africa. Maybe it’s Italy or Japan or the…
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Why South Africa is the ideal destination for every wildlife and water lover (or anyone, really).
Being an animal lover, a safari had always been my number one bucket list destination, but I knew to do it the way I wanted to that it would cost a lot more than we…
Welcome to our blog!

I’m Erica, a vacation designer, bookworm, wildlife lover, and adventurer. In this blog I share stories from past trips with my husband (i.e. the water half), tips and itineraries for planning your own wildlife and water themed vacations, and book recommendations. You’ll also get a healthy dose of musings and encouragement to live authentically and follow your dreams. Thanks for being here!
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