Uncategorized

A close up of a fox laying in the grass

The Migration Birthing Season

This was my second trip to Tanzania during the pandemic – more on testing at the end. Because of specific ...
A tree in the middle of an open field.

Tanzania in a Time of COVID

Oh my, to see the beauty of Tanzania and its abundance of wildlife was glorious! Is it safe to travel ...
A tree with many hanging leaves on it

Gorilla Hanky-panky

The UWA guide emphatically motioned me over so I left the silverback under the thicket and to my surprise, there ...
A whale is in the water with people on boats.

Orgy at San Ignacio Lagoon

Whale encounters in San Ignacio are much more than whale watching which I've done previously. This experience was very much ...
A mother and baby chimp in the tree.

Three Glorious Weeks in Tanzania

October, 2021 would be my third trip to Tanzania -November, 2020 and February, 2021. I was anxious to get back ...
A field of red and green plants with trees in the background.

Adventures in Ecuador + the Galapagos

I was excited to travel with my new DMC supplier, Via Natura, and travel to Ecuador for the first time. ...
A gray whale is swimming in the water.

Whale Safari!

When was the last time you were on a whale safari?  Never?  Oh my, you must go to San Ignacio ...
A lion cub sitting in the grass looking at something.

Amazing Tanzania!

After 82 hours of traveling, I arrived at the Takims Holidays office in Arusha 7 minutes before our fam group ...
A peacock is walking on the rocks near some branches.

Leopards + Tigers Oh My – Incredible India!

Leaves fall as the wind whistles through the trees while they whisper to one another.  Birds sing, insects and frogs ...
Two elephants walking on a rocky path in the wild.

Kenya + the Unique 5

It's been 10 years or so since I've been to Kenya.  I was delighted to be back in country, at ...
A mountain range with snow on it and trees.

Pakistan – Unexpected Surprises

Pakistan wasn't on my list of must-see countries; it's now on my can't-wait-to-go-back places!  There were unexpected surprises everywhere I ...
A rhino walking through tall grass in the wild.

Thrilling Tanzania

Tanzania continues to thrill me, no matter how many times I've been there!  Because I had so much trouble with ...
A snow leopard walking on top of some rocks

Good Cat Juju

Yes, I took these photos!  (Sony, RX 10) Yes, we were incredibly lucky for such an up-close sighting! No, a ...
A tiger laying on the ground with its mouth open.

More Good Cat Juju

I'd say 25 tiger sightings and a leopard qualify as (more) good cat juju!  Throw in a few of the ...

Charming Pakistan, Revisited

Friendly people! Music! Polo! Stunning mountains! History! I was excited to visit new places from my 2023 trip and enjoyed ...

Stunning Sri Lanka

Lush with many colors of vibrant green, this tiny teardrop island about the size of West Virginia stuns with its ...

Here Kitty, Kitty…(more good cat juju)

Happy to be part of another amazing safari fam trip with Takims Holidays in the Northern Circuit, staying at luxury ...