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Travel provides a wonderful opportunity to create greater cultural understanding and cooperation. I was reminded of this truism this past week. I had the honor of joining members of a Namibia and Montana tourism exchange for their welcome dinner, held on the grounds of the Billings, MT zoo. After…
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Africa
I am a little embarrassed to admit that it was only seven or eight years ago that I first understood the monumental safe water issues that plague our planet. A random conversation in a Bozeman, MT coffee shop opened my eyes to the situation. It did then, and it…
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Adventure
Gather your family to wish upon a star. Here are five extraordinary places to view the night sky: African Skies. Check into Little Kulala, a desert eco-retreat within southern Africa’s Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Hop aboard a Land Rover to scope out springbok, ostrich and oryx or float above the…
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Adventure
It’s true. Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and the rest of the Today Show crew followed us to Namibia. Within days of our return from a ten day trek through this Southern African nation, Matt and his band of merry travelers, revealed their location on Day One of the “Where…
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Family Travel Blog
There's something about kids and animals that inspire us. Think of Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book or the Academy-Award nominated song "Bless the Beasts and the Children." Few things are as satisfying as sharing in a child's awe as he or she witnesses the power and grace of wild creatures…
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Adventure
Irene Lane, founder of Greenloons, offers her picks for the top ten emerging eco destinations: 1. Jordan’s eco-lodges combine local heritage and educational experiences while exploring a mix of modernity, ancient wonders and nature. Think horse or camel safaris, Bedouins, the endangered Arabia oryx, Petra, the Dead Sea and…
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My Travel Style
Taj Cape Town is in the heart of the historic center of Cape Town, South Africa's thriving cultural and tourism capital. Taj Cape Town's Cultural Carnival package currently offers families an opportunity to experience historic Cape Town filled with museums, art galleries, restaurants, shopping, site-seeing, and nightlife. Taj Cape Town…
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Family Travel Blog
Going on safari? Here are ten tips and tricks to help you bring home the visual memories:
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Africa
With opportunities from Montana to Malawi, there is a volunteer vacation to suit every family. Here are five organizations to consider when planning your next family voluntourism trip.
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Voluntourism
The best holidays often include learning a new skill, expanding your knowledge or discovering a new destination. Here are places where you can push the limits or expand your comfort zone:
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Global Excursions
