by Marybeth Bond | Aug 12, 2012 | Women Travel, Family, AFRICA
Learning to shed extra baggage is a mother’s dilemma. My career involves frequent travel and often for extended periods, making me vulnerable to self-doubt and guilt. I questioned about my role as a parent. Was I a good mother? A good enough mother? Was my...
by Marybeth Bond | Jul 16, 2012 | South Africa, Travel
Ecotourism Making an Impact: Minimum Footprint Perspective In 1920, there were an estimated 120 elephants left in the whole of South Africa. Today, Kruger National Park alone has over 9,000 elephants and 20,000 buffaloes. There are many success stories about...
by Marybeth Bond | Nov 18, 2011 | Adventure, AFRICA
The noise was wild and untamed — the primeval voice of Africa herself. The full-chested roars of two male lions echoed across the plain, striking terror into their prey and pumping adrenaline into our veins. Nine-year old Annalyse slipped her tiny hand into mine...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 25, 2011 | Adventure, AFRICA
Our friends at Thomson Safaris interview Marcus Shapiro, the founder and CEO of Fit For Trips Q: What are some of the concerns your clients have before climbing Kilimanjaro? A: I commonly get asked about altitude. Although altitude issues can affect anyone, being...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 25, 2011 | Adventure, AFRICA
From our friend Ali Riley at Thomson Safaris With its sturdy build, menacing horn and impenetrable hide, it is hard to imagine that the fate of the rhinoceros – one of the iconic Big Five – hangs in such a delicate balance. Over the past several decades, the rhino...
by Marybeth Bond | Apr 25, 2011 | Adventure, AFRICA
From our friends at Thomson Safaris Guest blogger Helga Ausman on climbing one of the world’s great peaks–at 78. Five years ago when I was climbing Mt.Shasta (14,162 ft) I found myself surrounded by experienced mountaineers who had climbed just about...
