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Europe, Ukraine, Uncategorized

Lviv * Львів * Lwów

This beautiful, lively city captured my heart like no other. It has many similarities to my favorite city, Kraków, with its own quirky character that adds to the unique charm. You can spend a lot of time exploring the ins and outs of Lviv, with the many alleyways, side streets, and underground secrets it holds. After all, the historical center of Lviv is a UNESCO … Continue reading Lviv * Львів * Lwów

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Canada, Churchill

Churchill, Canada: Polar Bear Capital of the World

Churchill, a small town in Manitoba, Canada, located off the Hudson Bay, is easily one of the best places in the world to see polar bears in the wild. During October and early November thousands of polar bears migrate across the frozen water of the Hudson Bay to hunt for food. My sister and I planned a trip here as a surprise for our mom, … Continue reading Churchill, Canada: Polar Bear Capital of the World

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Africa, National Park, Tanzania

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is the second largest national park in Tanzania, with a total area of 14,750 km². The park’s name comes from the Maasai language in which it roughly means ‘endless plains’. The migration season in the park makes it a different experience based on what time of the year the park is visited. Our visit was in August, during the park’s dry season (July-September) … Continue reading Serengeti National Park

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Africa, Tanzania

Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

Despite being the smallest national park we visited on our Tanzania safari, Lake Manyara National Park was an excellent introduction to the safari experience. Located in the Great Rift Valley, the park is 330 sq km (127 sq miles) of which 200 sq km (77 sq miles) is the lake itself (lake size varies by the season). It is located about 125 km (77 miles) west … Continue reading Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

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