Family Vacation Destinations Blog Posts
The Wild Wonders of Brazil – Part Two
The Pantanal. I know you’ve never heard of it, but this is the coolest place you’ll ever go. I’ve ruffled a few feathers here in the office with my suggestion it just might be more awesome than the Serengeti…. For starters, the Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland covering as much as 75,000 sq…
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 School in Tanzania: Part 2 of a Family Adventure
Following is part two of Ed Prutschi’s story of his family’s adventures on our Thomson Family Safari last July. For more photos, go to http://lawandstyle.ca/the-crime-traveller-in-africa-part-two/ You can follow Ed on twitter @crimetraveller We’re driving along a reasonably well-maintained two-lane highway outside of Karatu, Tanzania. The smooth rush of asphalt beneath the thick tires of our…
How a Family Adventure Feels at 17
We received this email from 17 year old Hannah whose family lives in New Jersey. We know how our guides can impact adults and children alike, and we never tire of hearing about it. These are the life changing experiences we travel for! “I’m writing to give you feedback on one of your Tanzania staff…