I went on my first safari—a three-week camping trip around Botswana and Zimbabwe—when I was just 11 years old. The thrill of waking to the sound of hippos grazing just outside the tent, or coming face ...

The rustle of tall grass, the glint of sunlight off a lion's mane, and the quiet stretch of open Savannah – an African safari feels straight out of a dream. But if you're going for the first time, the ...

Packing is hard. Especially when the destination might involve giant mosquitoes or Instagram-worthy hiking trails. What do frequent travelers to these spots — the ones who best know how to prepare for ...