An African safari is a bucket list trip for most travelers – and it takes thorough planning to be well prepared for your once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Most safaris are typically between eight and 17 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. Earlier this week I covered the ins and outs of packing for ...

Traveling to much of Africa is intimidating. International headlines, along with advisories posted by national embassies and agencies like the CDC, don’t often paint the rosiest picture. Then there’s ...

Long before I met my husband, I resisted the idea that a honeymoon should be the most incredible trip of one's life. Far too much pressure! I didn’t want to save a location or an adventure for a trip ...

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 ...