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By Jeff Hyer (Safari Travel Advisor) If you’re dreaming of a wildlife experience that feels raw, remote, and deeply authentic, Brazil’s Pantanal belongs at the top of your list. This vast wetland, one of the largest tropical wetlands on Earth, is the ultimate destination for spotting wild jaguars in their natural habitat. I recently returned from a 5-day, 4-night safari …
Packing can be such a headache when traveling. Airlines are starting to charge for having a second carry-on, making it even more expensive to bring your needed belongings on trips. Not to mention carrying tons of baggage can be a huge pain during transport. Thankfully, all of these problems can be solved by traveling with …
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Vancouver is simply incredible. It’s one of my favorite cities and one of the most desirable places to live in the world. It is the perfect place to live both an urban and outdoor-driven lifestyle because of its proximity to the great wildernesses of British Columbia! I spent my first year of university on …
I have a passion for photography and videography, and traveling is the best way to pursue both. Check out my compilation edit from my 2017 adventure. Enjoy, YouTube: Jeff Hyer https://youtu.be/9tmFGiWKETU
I've heard from several people that swimming with sea turtles can be spiritually enlightening. It has been something I've always wanted to experience. Being so close to one of the most densely population turtle reefs in the world, it was inevitable that I go for an afternoon dive. Immediately after diving into the waters I was …
Naivasha is one of the most spectacular regions of Kenya. Boating along the coast, it's impossible NOT to spot hundreds of zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and giraffes. Even closer, though, are the hippopotamus pods that feed on the lush aqua vegetation in the lake. Neighboring Lake Naivasha is Lake Elementatia, where the salt of Naivasha collects …
Nairobi National Park gave me a great first taste at Africa. It is the only national park in the world that is in the center of a city (yes, urban areas surround all directions of the park). It can be surprising to see how close these thousands of animals--including the predators--are to the busy streets …
It's been my lifelong dream to see and experience the wilds of Africa. When I finally had the chance to go on such a trip, I jumped on the opportunity. In the summer of 2016, I traveled to East Africa to experience the culture, meet new people, witness Africa's oldest tribes, and safari through the …
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