Snorkeling with Manatees – Three Sisters Springs (Crystal River, Florida)

January 21, 2014 | Maya 2

We headed to Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Seeing manatees while snorkeling beside them has been on my bucket list since the beginning of our RV planning. It’s finally here! Inspiration to swim with the manatees came from several sources: Roadtrippers, National Geographic’s story – "When Push Comes to Shove" to the mention in our 1,000 Places to See Before You Die book.
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Bearizona: Drive-Thru Wildlife Park (Williams, AZ)

November 12, 2013 | Maya 2

I’ve been looking forward to this drive-thru wildlife adventure since I caught an episode where it was highlighted on Travel Channel’s – Trip Flip. We arrive around 2:30pm, after visiting Montezuma Castle, as the animals are more active either earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon.
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20 Days in Kruger National Park for $30.14/night

September 9, 2013 | Maya 1

I’ve always been under the impression that you’d need to have a minimum $5,000 budget to enjoy Africa. Is that true? How far is Africa anyway? If you fly all the way across the globe to get there, can’t we stay as long as possible? When is the best time of year to go? What airlines fly direct or with the least stops? So many questions and time to get some answers. (Illustration by Kenneth Gitonga)

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Day at Grouse Mountain (North Vancouver, BC)

September 20, 2012 | Maya

Grouse Mountain is one of the North Shore Mountains of the Pacific Ranges in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Read More

Brutus the Bear

March 24, 2010 | Maya

Meet Brutus the Bear at the Montana Grizzly Encounter
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