The Gutsy Traveler

South Africa

African safari by water and by land

African safari by water and by land

An African safari by water and land in three countries offers a window into the African bush, surrounded by wild …
South africa standouts

South africa standouts

South Africa is seductive; it is wild; it is a photographer’s paradise, a gourmet’s Valhalla, an adventurer’s Utopia.   From …
Volunteer at a school in Cambodia. All you need is an afternoon.

Volunteer vacations for a day.

Volunteer Vacations Many tourists hunt for a meaningful service project overseas, however, most volunteer vacations are for a week or …
Volunteer at a school in Cambodia. All you need is an afternoon.

Volunteer vacations for a day.

Volunteer Vacations Many tourists hunt for a meaningful service project overseas, however, most volunteer vacations are for a week or …
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Unforgettable cape town. exclusive, discrete luxury at the ellerman house

Are we having a “deja vu” of the Amalfi Coast or the Cote d’Azur , my husband and I asked …
Photo by Jaco Powell. Safari Guide.

Safari adventure in south africa

On an exploratory adventure to the Northern Cape, a few months ago, I hunted for lions with a bushman guide …
Ecotourism in south africa

Ecotourism in south africa

Ecotourism Making an Impact: Minimum Footprint Perspective In 1920, there were an estimated 120 elephants left in the whole of …
Ecotourism in south africa

Ecotourism in south africa

Ecotourism Making an Impact: Minimum Footprint Perspective In 1920, there were an estimated 120 elephants left in the whole of …