Article written by: Amanda O’Brien I love safari! I had never visited a private game reserve and I hadn’t been on safari in South Africa so was thrilled to visit Thanda Safari in Zululand, South Africa. This 14000-hectare reserve is situated about 260km north of Durban and feels almost like visiting another world. Home to the big 5, Thanda Safari – Private Game Reserve offers an unforgett…
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When you think of Los Angeles, you might imagine touristy places like Disneyland or Universal Studios, a leisurely bus tour of the stars homes, perhaps a stroll down busy Hollywood Blvd. Not many people would equate beautiful gardens and acres of plants with the movie capital of the world but there is a stunning 127 acre botanical garden in the Los Angeles area …
The heat of a thousand suns beat down on us. We were exhausted, so dehydrated that our lips were parched, our skin was burned, our bodies moved through the desert like we were walking in slow motion. But let me go back to the beginning.
My friend and I love to make day trips around southern California, and for years I had admired photos of the gorgeous scenery…
Killarney National Park sits right next to the wonderful town of Killarney. The park has 25,425 acres of diverse landscapes including waterfalls, lakes, wildlife, etc. It is the most wide-ranging native forest remaining in Ireland. The park is beautifully maintained and is the highlight of any stay in Killarney.
Join me on an Always5Star photo journey that cronicles my visit to the park
Denver’s Botanical Garden is well designed, serene, and beautiful. It is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon in Denver. The layout is quite easy to navigate. Paths meander and bring you into different themed garden areas. Be sure see the assorted sculptures that are located throughout the garden.