Travel Stories
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Cape EVERYTHING
The year I lived in Cape Town was undeniably one of the most transformative years of my life. One of the main cities in the Republic of South Africa, this place known as the Mother City, quickly replaced San Diego, CA as my favorite place I’d ever lived. My team was working with different student leaders at the area’s universities and technical schools and so I was able to get to know the city fairly well as we traveled from area to area. From the vineyards to the mountains to the beaches, I easily found Cape Town to be the most beautiful place in the world. Adding the incredible people…
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Joy’s Year Of The Return
For years, I wanted to travel back to the Motherland. Unfortunately there were so many negative mindsets that had been imposed on me concerning Africa that kept me from making that visit. Over the years, however, I have been feeling such a strong connection to the continent through growing in my own understanding of our ethnic history. So when my best friend who is a travel consultant decided to design a “heritage tour” to Ghana, I couldn’t resist passing up the opportunity! I am SO glad I went because I learned so much about our history and where so many of our cultural practices originated. My best friend was very…
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Some Days You Just Get Inspired
Some days Inspiration comes from sources that surprise you. As a Travel Advisor one of my specialties is the Continent of Africa. It’s one of my favorite places that I arrange awesome tours and adventures to. Elizabeth went to Ghana recently with the organization Anidaso. I wanted to share with you her letter of gratitude that she sent to her sponsors. Read on and be inspired. She shares her experience and how the trip changed her. This Part 2 of her adventure. Have you ever experienced a turning point in your life? Have you ever been in a place where things looked beyond repair, yet there was still a ray…
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I Did It For The Culture, But Found Treasure Instead
Part One of a Two Part Series Guest Post by Elizabeth Mitchell. Anyone who knows me can tell you travel is at the center of my heart. Experiencing new cultures, foods, atmospheres..it takes you to a different place. Like, the time I went to the Caribbean. I came back excited, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the world. Everything had me acting like a new person. From the food to the music to the people.. It was a whole vibe. So, it was no surprise when I got the opportunity to go to Ghana, West Africa last summer..I jumped straight on the chance. I made sure I had everything together…
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Six Words that Made me a Brand Ambassador for Discovery Cove
Guest Post by Carmen Daniels Jones Swimming with dolphins was on my bucket list for a long time, but as a paraplegic I wasn’t sure how this would happen. After some research, I found Discovery Cove in Orlando. I learned they provided park accessibility including the dolphin swim! So, with a lot of zeal and excitement, this single, wheelchair-using Momma and her little girl set out to for a memory-filled experience. Upon our arrival, we were greeted at the main entrance and directed to registration. We received additional instructions, and told there was a beach chair I could use to maneuver throughout the park and beach areas. I felt great.…
