The Traveler

Planning can be quite a daunting task and as much as you want your holidays to be full of fun ‘magazine good moments, the time before your flight reaches your destination can be a real mood spoiler. Yes, calling that ‘perfect trip planner’ friend will sort a few things out but the moment the phone is down, the panic will only get the worst of you. We say, ditch the nerves. Take a few deep breaths, grab a cup of your favorite drink, and read on to become a pro with these simple trip-planning tips. Planning a little every day Plan a few things every day instead of having last-minute panic attacks. Do the laundry on one day, must-haves shopping on the other, only bookings on another, and viola- no lags! Use the Technology Handy tips for using Google maps and security apps never go to waste! Also, don’t forget to carry a country-compatible charger for your electronic devices. A tech tip- if you love to capture places in photos, make it a daily routine to upload all the pictures on cloud ...

  A walking safari is one of the best and most authentic ways to experience Africa’s diverse range of wildlife.   From a herd of elephants walking mere meters in front of you to tracking a lion through the bush, they are hardly ever short of great experiences.  Here are some of Africa’s best. Selous Walking Safari, Tanzania The Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania is the largest protected wildlife reserve in Africa, at roughly the size of Switzerland. It is also one of the few places in the country that offers safaris with camping in so-called fly tents. Participants trek through a wide variety of terrain, from rivers to dense woodlands, while tracking Africa’s Big Five and sleeping out in the bush. Palmwag Reserve, Namibia Palmwag Reserve is a million-acre private game park in northwest Namibia and provides a unique, desert safari.  Guests get the chance to see the rare, desert-adapted black rhino, lions, and cheetahs while trekking during the day, and camp in East-Afr...

  Are you planning a family vacation to LA? Maybe you’re already putting together a trip plan complete with a schedule, a map marked up with the course you want to take?  No matter what stage you’re in of planning, you can’t visit the host city of Disneyland without hitting some other fantastic attractions that will leave you and your family with (hopefully) great memories for decades to come. Disneyland Disney’s California Adventure California Science Center Aquarium of the Pacific Venice Beach Boardwalk Universal Studios Hollywood Disneyland Location: 1313 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim CA 92802 Phone: 714.781.4565 Hours: Vary. See website for hours of operation. Cost: Adults (10 & up) $63; Children (3-9) $53, (2 & under) free. Web:  http://www.disneyland.com The Magic Kingdom reigns supreme when it comes to blending amusement park thrills with fantastical themes and glossy, candy-colored perfection everywhere you look. Inside the park, you’ll walk along the idyl...