Author: Jodi Lucas
Jodi is an adventure enthusiast and Douglas Adams groupie who supports these addictions through travel writing. When she’s not hitting Cape Town’s surf, you’ll find her trawling pre-loved bookstores for a leather-bound volume of The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy.
by Jodi Lucas | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Wildlife
Long before homo sapiens appeared, the ancestor (Paraceratherium) of our modern-day rhinos braved ice-ages and searing heat, prehistoric hyenas and giant crocodiles. These fearless animals were the titans of their time, standing over five meters tall at the shoulder,...
by Jodi Lucas | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania
Africa – there is nowhere else on the planet quite like it. On this continent, where humans first came into existence, untamed wildlife, barely touched landscapes, and ancient cultures have survived the passage of time. It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it...
by Jodi Lucas | Sep 13, 2019 | Blog, Travel Articles
So you’ve finally booked that African overland tour you’ve been dreaming of. Your bags are packed and your head is filled with the prospect of exploring the continent’s misty rainforests, vast savannah plains, and glorious tropical coastlines. Whether you’re a...
by Jodi Lucas | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog, Botswana, Destinations, What to do
To the rookie traveler, Maun holds little interest. At face value, it’s an outback town of tour operators and nondescript buildings sprawled out over kilometers with not much of a discernible center. The cows and dogs will look both ways before crossing the dust-laden...
by Jodi Lucas | Aug 21, 2019 | Blog, Travel Articles
The world is on the move. People are traveling more now than ever before. In fact, according to a report by the World Tourism Organization, it is estimated that by 2030 around 8.5 billion people will take approximately 2 billion international trips – all thanks...
by Jodi Lucas | Aug 6, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, South Africa, Travel Articles, What to do
South Africa is a land of heart-pounding extremes. From the gleaming cosmopolitan city of Cape Town to the wild Kruger National Park, the manicured valleys of the Winelands, and the remote, wild Elephant Coast – the region is beguiling in its variety. This exact...
by Jodi Lucas | Aug 6, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Tanzania, Travel Articles, What to do
Zanzibar – the very name brings to mind the salty sea breezes, electric blue waters teeming with shoals of luminous fish and palm-fringed crystal-white sands. To honey-mooners and backpackers alike, it’s a land of coral beaches and barefoot luxury, lagoon-like...
by Jodi Lucas | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, South Africa, What to do, Wildlife
Think “wildlife in South Africa” and images of the fabled Big Five migrating across rugged open plains are sure to be the first and probably the only that come to mind. Whale, whale, whale, I’ve got news for you! There is so much more to this beautiful country than...
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by Jodi Lucas | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, South Africa, Travel Articles, What to do, Wildlife
South Africa is a country rich in natural beauty and heritage, offering every kind of traveler a buffet of experiences to look forward to. Whether you want horizontal me-time on a pristine beach, wish to explore upbeat inner cities, or tick a handful of UNESCO World...
by Jodi Lucas | Jul 4, 2019 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Destinations, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Only in Africa, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, What to do
Some people travel to visit family and friends, others do it for some R&R, and then there are those who travel to push their boundaries. Adventure travel is one of the fastest growing segments of the travel market, drawing in more and more people on a yearly...
by Jodi Lucas | Jun 25, 2019 | Blog, Only in Africa, Travel Articles
Traveling through Africa is the stuff of dreams. The very idea of it conjures images of long winding dirt roads, golden sunsets in far-flung wildernesses, and untamed wildlife roaming vast tracts of land in their thousands. Fortunately, dreams do come true and the...
by Jodi Lucas | May 31, 2019 | Blog, Destinations, South Africa, Travel Articles, What to do
There’s something about Africa’s climate that makes it a hub of iconic experiences. From gorilla trekking in Uganda to the great migration in Tanzania, and, of course, going on a big five safari in South Africa. When it comes to the kind of adventure that makes you...
