10 Things to Know Before Planning a Tanzanian Safari My wife Lauren and I recently went on a seven-day safari in Tanzania, and while we were beyond excited for this bucket-list type of trip, we only found out we… Matt Thompson , July 31, 2017
Our 5-Country African Safari: An Accounting An account of a 5 country African safari tour with stops in Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe! Joe Sharkey , July 24, 2017
5 Vantage Travel Journeys for Wine Lovers Whether you’re a bona fide oenophile or just a causal drinker who appreciates a fine glass of wine, there’s a Vantage Travel journey that will be just right for you. Many of… Johnny Jet , May 21, 2017
Best Luxury Safari Destinations in Africa This is a sponsored post There is no question than an African safari adventure should be on the bucket list of any outdoor enthusiast or animal lover. From venturing into… Johnny Jet , January 11, 2017
A Photographer’s Journey Through South Africa, Part 4: Safari with Just a Touch of Luxury This is the fourth part in Laura Pedrick’s four-part photo journey through South Africa. Not surprisingly, the hands-down highlight of my trip to South Africa was the safari, our last experience… Laura Pedrick , October 21, 2016
A Photographer’s Journey Through South Africa, Part 3: Cape Town If you’ve ever dreamt of visiting Africa, why not make South Africa your destination of choice? Here’s a look at stunning Cape Town. Laura Pedrick , October 20, 2016
A Photographer’s Journey Through South Africa, Part 2: Clarens, Free State This is the second part in Laura Pedrick’s four-part photo journey through South Africa. Part 3 will be live tomorrow. We depart early the next morning and set out for Clarens, in the… Laura Pedrick , October 19, 2016
A Photographer’s Journey Through South Africa, Part 1: Johannesburg This is the first part in Laura Pedrick’s four-part photo journey through South Africa. Part 2 will be live tomorrow. If you’ve ever dreamt of visiting Africa, why not make South… Laura Pedrick , October 18, 2016
In Defense of Travel to Africa As mentioned in an earlier post, I had the good fortune to travel to Kenya in November for the 40th Annual ATA World Congress. ATA, for the unfamiliar, is the Africa… Ian Livingston , January 25, 2016
JohnnyJet.com at ATA in Nairobi, Kenya This week, I’ve been representing JohnnyJet.com at the Africa Travel Association’s 40th Annual World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. Today, I spoke as part of a panel (above) on best practices in travel media,… Ian Livingston , November 12, 2015
American and United Join Delta Air Lines in Banning the Transport of Big Game Hunting Trophies American Airlines and United Airlines have just joined Delta Air Lines in banning the transport of big game hunting trophies. Yesterday, Delta Air Lines issued the following statement: “Effective immediately,… Johnny Jet , August 4, 2015
Delta Air Lines Bans the Transport of Big Game Hunting Trophies Delta Air Lines just issued the following statement: “Effective immediately, Delta will officially ban shipment of all lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo trophies worldwide as freight. Prior to this… Johnny Jet , August 3, 2015
Travel Video of the Day: Mick Fanning Fending Off Shark Attack During Surfing Competition I’ve never had a strong desire to go swimming or surfing in South Africa and after this video – you can bet I won’t be jumping in the Indian Ocean… Johnny Jet , July 19, 2015
A Video Safari from Kenya’s Olare Motorogi Conservancy I’ve seen pictures of lions. I’ve watched nature shows. Still, I had no idea what a lion’s roar out on the African savannah would feel like in my chest until I… Richard Crawford , July 16, 2015
A Video Tour of the Luxury Safari Camp Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara Editor’s note: Johnny, like Richard below, stayed at the Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara back in 2012. Feel the excitement when pulling up in a cruiser to camp Olare Mara… Richard Crawford , May 20, 2015