I’m not going to lie, I had a very rough idea of what to pack for Kilimanjaro, and it was initially probably only half of this Kilimanjaro packing guide by Whoa Travel! There was probably also a point where I thought I could just get by with what I had, but luckily I asked “how important is it to have _____” before I left, because Whoa’s...
Recently I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania for International Women’s Day with Whoa Travel, and I have to say it was one of the most epic moments of my life! I’m by no means a professional hiker, but I honestly can say I didn’t find many difficulties with the climb up Kilimanjaro, and was actually the first one to reach the summit! The tips I...
When the opportunity first arose for me to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro, my immediate response was “Hell yeah, that’s badass!”, and my secondary one was, “Wait, can I really hike one of the World’s highest mountains for 8 days?”. So many questions bubbled inside my adventure-lusting mind, especially since the trip was only a few weeks...
Has a Kenya safari been on your bucketlist since you first ever watched the Lion King? It was for me too. Finally, I did it, and it was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve had! But I had a few concerns that are probably similar to yours about going. Namely, how in the heck to even do it! All I’d ever seen posted about Kenya safaris were expensive lodges with...
Crystal clear water rolling up onto white sandy beaches is just a fraction of the things you can look forward to experiencing in the Maldives! While it’s 100% fine to spend most of your days lounging under palm trees, in the two weeks that I spent on these spectacular islands, I came up with quite the list of must-do things in the Maldives! From what type of...
Each year I feel like I say, “This was the best year ever!!!” But hands down, 2017 takes the grand prize of Most Epic Year of My Life. Not only did I reach my 7th Continent, 7th World Wonder, 7th Wonder of Nature, and 75th Country but…actually nevermind, that pretty much sums up my most epic year yet. BUT! Don’t let me fool you! Traveling full time, especially...
For everyone wondering which Antarctica itinerary and company I went with, this post is for you! Here you will find a general outline of the 10 Day “Discovering the 7th Continent” itinerary with the fantabulous Quark Expeditions! I specifically chose this itinerary because it was during the summer (December), it offered paddleboarding and kayaking, and it...
Can you imagine paddleboarding in Antarctica? Whether you have or haven’t paddleboarded before, chances are you might think it sounds absolutely crazy. Well it is crazy. But crazy in an absolutely amazing way! Yes, there are leopard seals, humpback whales, and even orcas. Yes there’s a chance you will fall in. But trust me when I say, this adventure should be at the...
Easter Island was at the top of my bucket list for as long as I can remember, because like most people, I really wanted to see those giant heads! Well, after three years of working my ass off to afford going to the remote island in the Pacific, I finally went, and can tell you that Easter Island is A LOT more than just those heads. For starters, the heads have...
Do I need a visa for Vietnam? What’s the local emergency number in India? How can I find the closest pharmacy to me in Singapore? These are all questions I’ve literally asked myself before, and I’m sure you have too (destination variable), or at least have wondered how you’d find the answers to them while traveling abroad. If you’re a good traveler, you probably took...
