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Africa Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve: Is It Worth the Hype? My Honest Safari Experience

I’ve had a lot of pinch-me travel moments since I started traveling in 2011. However, stepping foot in the Masai Mara National Reserve was on a whole different level. This wasn’t just another trip—it was a dream I’ve carried with me for years. Growing up, I’d watch documentaries of lions hunting on the savannah and […]

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Africa Kenya

Lake Nakuru National Park: The Wildlife Encounter That Won Me Over

As I was scrolling through my photos for this post, I couldn’t help but smile in awe all over again. How had I never really heard much about this place before? And seriously. How does it only have a 4.4 rating on Google?! Looking back, Lake Nakuru National Park easily became one of my absolute […]

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Africa Kenya

Lake Naivasha Boat Safari: Hippos, Eagles and More

Day 2 in Kenya was another marvel! Our morning started with a Lake Naivasha Boat Safari, where we spotted several bloats of hippos along with plenty of birdlife. In the afternoon, the adventure continued at Lake Nakuru National Park, where we were so lucky to see rhinos up close. Honestly, how could a day get any better than […]

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Africa Bucket List Kenya

Nairobi National Park: Seeing the Big 4 on Our First Day in Kenya

It’s only been two weeks since I got back from our Kenya–Tanzania trip, and I’m still soaking it all in. I’m trying to write everything down while the memories are fresh. I don’t want to park this story for a year and risk losing the feels! So, here’s the first of many from that trip: […]

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Africa Morocco

Marrakech to Fes: My 3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure in Morocco (2025)

A journey into the heart of the Moroccan desert is a bucket-list experience for many—myself included. So, when I set off on my 10-day Moroccan adventure, a Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour was at the very top of my itinerary. If you’re planning a similar trip, this personal review of our 3-day journey covers everything you […]

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Morocco Travel Guide

Morocco Itinerary for First-Time Visitors (2 Weeks)

Morocco has been on my bucket list ever since I watched Leonardo Dalessandri’s Watchtower of Morocco on YouTube. The video sparked a sense of curiosity in me that when I saw a seat sale to Casablanca, I immediately booked round-trip tickets! Fortunately, my friends were just as adventurous as I was and didn’t hesitate to join me on […]