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The Wild Wonders of Brazil, Part One
Brazil is such a huge country, it’s no wonder I really didn’t know what to expect before I went the end of the summer. OK, I kind of knew that Iguassu Falls was designated one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Now I know why! Starting with the facts, consider that Iguassu is…
December 5, 2013
Family Reunions – Five Ways to Make it Work
The holidays have always been a time for families to come together, and more than ever families are meeting up in a new location, to share new experiences as well as each others’ company. Whether it’s holiday time, a hard earned graduation, a milestone anniversary or birthday or just an excuse to get away, a family…
On a Scale of 1 to 5, our Guides are Often a TEN
Our friend Linda from Ohio just returned from a big family trip to China, her first with us. We try to call everyone when they get home, but we didn’t have a chance – her email came in almost immediately: “You were right. It was a great trip for a family. We LOVED it. Tom and…
January 23, 2013
Around the Serengeti in 80 Minutes
It’s 4:30 a.m. when I hear a voice at the flap of my tent. “Jambo Edward!” It’s my guide sing-songing the traditional Swahili greeting. He’s wrapped tightly in a fleece sweater to ward off the cold, while clutching a kerosene lantern in his gloved hand to stave off the darkness. Today, we have planned the…
A Family Holiday Story
Reprinted with permission from the Taking the Kids blog Oysters await at our T-Day breakfast By Andy Yemma Maybe Christmas is the big day in your house. Maybe it’s the family Hanukah or Kwanza party. For us, it’s always been Thanksgiving, from the time the kids were small and we flew from Chicago to New…