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River Cruising Adventure for Active Travelers

River Cruising Adventure for Active Travelers

Avalon Waterways has been rated in the top for river cruising. I recently got to experience a European river cruise on the Avalon Expression. I’m 37 and my friend is a very fit 58-year old, so we chose the Read more

The Dream Safari

The Dream Safari

This extraordinary adventure is the safari of your dreams. You’ll visit far reaches of the Serengeti that most people never see (but wish they had). You’ll engage with the people of Tanzania in meaningful ways during authentic, contextual experiences. Read more

Portable Solutions for Travelers that need to Rest

Portable Solutions for Travelers that need to Rest

As someone who has dealt with hip pain for the past few years, and who spends 6 to 7 months of the year hosting travel groups, finding a solution was crucial. My orthopedic surgeon advised against a hip replacement, Read more

Custom Safari

Custom Safari

Does bespoke travel appeal to you? Don’t want to follow the herd (well, with the exception of great migration)? Let us work together to build your safari your way.

A Custom Safari

Supplier Tour Operator: EXG Safaris

This is Read more

How to Obtain a Tanzania e-Visa for US Citizens

How to Obtain a Tanzania e-Visa for US Citizens

Usually this is for a safari or perhaps a visit to Zanzibar – or if you’re lucky, both. The first thing to know is that USA passport holders who wish to visit Tanzania for tourism or holiday MUST apply Read more

The Sandwich – Artichoke Parm!

The Sandwich – Artichoke Parm!

Kelly, Trevor, and I were traveling in Europe for April & May of 2023 for 50 days. While we were working (hosting groups, scouting, and meeting travel partners), we still had a wonderful time with fantastic adventures.

Still Read more

The MGA Planning + Process Checklist

The MGA Planning + Process Checklist

What can you expect when you hire MGA Travel to professionally plan your vacation and handle the lifecycle of your journey until your return home? Read more
Cell phone use while traveling abroad

Cell phone use while traveling abroad

You’ve had your trip planned for months. Maybe you’ve never traveled internationally before or it has been a while. Suddenly you wonder: how do I stay in touch with friends & family? Does my phone plan include international calls? Read more

Guarding your Smartphone’s PIN

Guarding your Smartphone’s PIN

While traveling, you should be especially vigilant…but also in your hometown it is smart to take precautions.

You may have heard about a novel way people are stealing smartphones. One of the thieves monitors people using their phones and Read more

Nile River Cruise

Will travel agents be replaced by Machines?

Occasionally I am asked (by those that are not in the know) why someone would choose to utilize the services of a travel agent when the ability to book travel is easily accessed via the internet. Thirty years ago Read more

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