by Sarah Gallo | Sep 23, 2015 | Europe, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews, Turkey, What Gets Your Heart Pumping
Looking up at the sky to watch a bird glide through the air is something we have all witnessed. It is no stretch of the imagination to state that we have all probably wanted to do the same thing as that bird: fly. There are few experiences that we might say come close...
by Sarah Gallo | May 26, 2015 | Central America, Nicaragua, What Gets Your Heart Pumping
One of the only things I knew about Nicaragua before planning this trip was that it offered Volcano Boarding down Cerro Negro. Yes, you heard that right: Volcano Boarding. Many companies offer volcano boarding (with Big Foot known as the craziest), but we decided to...
by Sarah Gallo | Apr 28, 2015 | Africa, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews, What Gets Your Heart Pumping, Zimbabwe
Contrary to most, I found Victoria Falls itself to be a disappointment. Don’t get me wrong, they were beautiful and powerful, but they weren’t as captivating as Iguazú Falls in my opinion. It was a hazy day and the mist was strong, so unfortunately we didn’t get our...
by Sarah Gallo | Apr 28, 2015 | Africa, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews, What Gets Your Heart Pumping, Zimbabwe
We only had a day and a half in Victoria Falls, and I knew that I wanted to make the most of it. Prior to arriving, I arranged with Wild Horizons a private white-water rafting tour, as 11 people in our group wanted to participate. As soon as we arrived in Vic Falls,...
by Sarah Gallo | Feb 18, 2015 | Africa, South Africa, What Gets Your Heart Pumping
If you’re a hiker and/or in pretty good shape, do yourself a favor and climb Table Mountain via the India Venster Route. It is not for anyone with a fear of heights, or for beginner hikers. I wouldn’t recommend completing it without a guide or a local (thanks...
by Sarah Gallo | Feb 16, 2015 | Africa, Reviews, South Africa, Tour Company Reviews, What Gets Your Heart Pumping
South Africa is known for its concentration of Great White Sharks. For those excited about the possibility of meeting Jaws face-to-face, suit up and go shark cage diving! Great White Shark Tours provided a tasty spread for breakfast – fruits, meats, pastries, teas,...