I Luv 2 Globe Trot - Motivating you to trot the globe!

By:  Chantal Blake wagamama oman has finally made its way to Muscat and its international reputation has preceded its arrival. When I visited less than three weeks from its opening, the London franchise was hopping on a Friday night as…
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By:  Chantal Blake In the absence of a shopping mall, cinema, or night club, Diamond Beach Village is not only an eco-lodge but also the hub of night life in Lamu. From 4:30pm, the first dhow sets sail to Manda Island for Friday night’s…
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By Nicole Brewer Greetings globetrotters! I hope you all are well and rested where ever you are around the globe. I've been readjusting to being back in Oman after my fabulous winter vacation in Southern Africa last month. I had a…
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By:  Chantal Blake While Nairobi was the most fitting place to start my trip to Kenya, Lamu was unarguably the best place to end it. After days of excitement in the capital followed by the hustle of Mombasa, I was ready for tranquility…
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By Nicole Brewer Greetings globetrotters! I recently returned from an epic return trip to South Africa and one of my dream destinations Namibia. I haven't been to South Africa since I lived in Cape Town for 3 months while interning and…
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By:  Chantal Blake Masai Mara is one of the most popular safari destinations in Kenya, but if you don’t have several days and nights to commit to the journey, Nairobi can still offer close encounters with wildlife within the city limits.…
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By:  Chantal Blake Last week, I fell in love with Nairobi. Being my first trip to Kenya, I had a lot to do in a short amount of time, so I had to choose an accommodation that fit my “safari in the city” experience well and found no…
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By:  Chantal Blake Finding long-haul comfort in economy class is no small feat. Unless you’re fortunate enough to find an empty row of seats, sleep is hard to come by for most. Compounded with special case scenarios like health…
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By: Chantal Blake I know travelers who are sorely turned off by tour guides. They are not interested in the major attractions and Big Bus tours, but prefer to explore a landscape on their own. As much as I love the freedom to create an…
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By Nicole Brewer 2017 is coming to an end soon and I’m grateful to have visited some amazing destinations this year, which can be seen in my 2017 globetrotting year in review post. There you can see that Iceland was indeed my top…
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