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posted by Daphne
Aug 30, 2018 3801 0 4
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I’m Daphne, which you might’ve guessed from my blog title. And some of you know me, and some of you don’t, and some of you may be wondering…. Why a travel blog, why me, and why now, when there are two million travel bloggers already out there? (Btw, that’s a totally real number that I just made up. Lol)

Well, I absolutely love to travel. I love adventure, and exploring new places. I love having my hair blown back, and my mind blown. I love gasping at unbelievable sights, eating foods that make my tastebuds dance, and meeting awesome people from varied cultures and backgrounds. And I absolutely love taking photos and telling stories of the amazingness I encounter. I see beauty everywhere, and it seems selfish to just keep it for myself.  I’ve read dozens of travel blogs over the years, and they have helped me tremendously when I plan my own trips, and I want to be able to help others plan their future adventures, through the things I’ve seen and learned on my own journeys. I do a lot of planning and research for my trips, and I figure that if I’ve already done all that work, someone else could possibly benefit and it could help make their journey easier.

My blog is just simply about sharing the beauty and joy I’ve been lucky enough to witness firsthand…. telling it like I see it, and showing it through the eyes of my lens. Maybe it will help you plan your own adventures, or maybe it will just give you a glimpse into some of the beauty you didn’t even know was out there.

That’s the main reason. And the other is, …. it’s never too late to do something that makes you feel good! I want to leave my son knowing that, and seeing that his Mom truly lived by those words.

I hope you enjoy the blog. And if not, no problem! Just subscribe and pretend you do, until I write something that you eventually like. 😉

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4 Comments
  1. posted by
    Margaret bostrom
    Sep 17, 2019

    Congratulations Daphne! Wishing you much success with this exciting venture…..and I totally expect that to happen! I am looking forward to following you on your blog around the world 😊

    • posted by
      Daphne
      Sep 18, 2019

      Thank you so much for the encouragement, Margaret!
      I will look forward to taking you around the World! 😉

  2. posted by
    Eric
    Sep 18, 2019

    Awesome site Daph! Looking forward to planning more trips with your expert advice!

  3. posted by
    Claudia
    Sep 20, 2019

    Congratulations! You make me want to travel the world…. and now I can, through your photos! Absolutely love all your photos!!!

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We visited some awesome wine estates during our st We visited some awesome wine estates during our stay in Cape Town >>>>
Slides 1-5: PIGCASSO - a wine estate & farm sanctuary, home of the former four-legged artist, Picasso, who is the only animal in history to have had art exhibits (and in multiple countries too!)
6-9: MURATIE - one of the oldest wine estates in the region, complete with centuries-old cobwebs decorating the uneven rooms, and fascinating stories about the previous owners. So much character here!
10-12: DELAIRE GRAFF - a beautiful wine estate with stunning views and awesome artwork and sculptures scattered throughout the interiors & grounds. It was under renovation when we visited, but we got to see a few of the art pieces. 
13-17: BABYLONSTOREN - a large wine estate with incredible grounds— eateries, shops, and gardens, in addition to the rolling hills of vineyards. Really lovely. 
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When a potential disaster turns into a dream…… When a potential disaster turns into a dream……. Things could’ve gone very differently for us, when we went to check in to our hotel in Cape Town, (that I had been so looking forward to), for our South African honeymoon, and the managers kindly inform us that the room I booked is not available for these two nights, because I in fact, booked it for these two nights in the year 2026! 😳🙈😭 
Instead of turning us onto the street, they so incredibly graciously & generously, extended their available *upgraded* room to us. 😮🙌🏼🤩 Takunda & Maggie — you are angels, and we thank you for turning my mistake into our Cape Town Miracle. ✨ 
You’ll never want to stay anywhere else in Cape Town. The accommodations, the decor, the amenities, the breakfast!, and mostly the staff… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@theglenhotel is wonderful. 
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And when I left the hotel, I thought I was colorfu And when I left the hotel, I thought I was colorful! 
Hello, Bo Kaap!! This spirited and vibrant neighborhood is in the heart of Cape Town, and has important cultural and historical significance. 
In the 17th & 18th centuries, The Dutch colonists brought enslaved people and political exiles from various parts of Africa and Southeast Asia to this area, and they were central to the formation of the Bo-Kaap community, which was originally a racially segregated neighborhood.
After emancipation of slavery here, the tradition of painting houses in bright, vibrant colors is believed to have begun as a visual expression of their newfound freedom and unique cultural identity. >>>
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Drove down to Cape Point & the Cape of Good Hope. Drove down to Cape Point & the Cape of Good Hope. Absolutely stunning! Took a little hike from the old lighthouse to see the small lighthouse cottage, and views of the new lighthouse at the very tip. So beautiful! 
And I had no idea, but there are six floral kingdoms on earth. Check out the last photo, of a world map indicating the minute size of the Cape Floral Kingdom, which is a biodiversity hotspot, compared to the other five Floral Kingdoms. (It’s the hot pink one). Sooo cool! 
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Penguins don’t only live in the Arctic! We got t Penguins don’t only live in the Arctic! We got to spend a morning up close and personal with Cape Town’s African penguins!! 
There are two ways to check out the penguins—  video #2: go to the main barricaded viewing platform (right next to the Visitor’s Center) with hundreds of other people, where you can see the penguins from afar, ORRRR… if you’re a little bit more adventurous (videos #3 >>>), you can crawl under and scale some boulders at the other end of Boulder Beach (more secluded paid entrance), for some awesome FaceTime with these amazing little guys!!! 
As you can see in the second to last video, it’s a little bit of a tight squeeze (well, for Cisco! lol), but it’s so worth it to get to watch them up close. We had the whole beach to ourselves for a while, and it was epic! 
And as slow and funny as the penguins are walking, they are little torpedoes in the water! Watch the very last video to see one little penguin darting fast through the surf and flying through the air!! 
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Hello South Africa & Penguinos!!!! Had sooo much f Hello South Africa & Penguinos!!!! Had sooo much fun hanging out with all these little guys at Boulder Beach in Cape Town! They were the cutest ever. And they sing that little song as they walk. 😂
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Can’t leave Tanzania without a HUGE shout out to Can’t leave Tanzania without a HUGE shout out to the Safari Tour Company that made this all happen for us— @zohar_african_safaris and to our amazing guide, Solomon, who took photos of us, kept us hydrated 😂, fed, and safe! Got us everywhere we needed to go in comfort, and taught us so so much about this amazing land & its wildlife. It was the best experience ever! If you ever want to do a safari in Tanzania (or elsewhere in Africa), please contact Lilian, the owner of @zohar_african_safaris . They will make it an experience of a lifetime! 🤩🙌🏼
Thank you, Lilian & Solomon! Love you guys!
#1 Bucketlist Dream trip ✔️
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Leaving the Serengeti, but will always hold these Leaving the Serengeti, but will always hold these images and memories in my heart. As mindful travelers, we always have to remember to respect the rhythms of nature, honor the land, the wildlife, the people, and leave only our awe and appreciation for being allowed to immerse ourselves in their domain. 
It’s truly a humbling experience like no other. 🙏🏼✨
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…Some of the animals we saw in Tanzania, and som …Some of the animals we saw in Tanzania, and some shots I love. >>> It was just so fascinating watching all of their behaviors— migrating, eating, fighting, stalking, snoozing. Cheetahs sleep holding their heads upright. I never knew that! Loved learning about all these beautiful and unique creatures! 
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Throughout the Serengeti, live the Maasai people— a semi-nomadic group, routed in traditions and a culture that centers around a cattle-herding lifestyle. 
Cisco and I got to visit a very genuine and traditional Maasai village or ‘Boma’ as they’re called. 
For those interested …
The Maasai originally migrated from the Nile Valley in the 15th century, and made their way down to Kenya and Tanzania, where they have settled. They have a deep spiritual connection to cattle, and move with their herds of cattle and goats seasonally to find grazing land and water, while also maintaining a home base where some practice farming. 
A Maasai man often has multiple wives to increase their wealth and social standing. The more wives and children, the larger the herd he can afford to care for. 
Each wife and her children, has her own small mud hut within the family homestead/boma, which is built collectively by the women. The wives all work together, and all the children are raised communally, which creates strong bonds within the village. 
The boma or village is surrounded by thick acacia tree branches, which have sharp thorns, and provide protection from any outside predators. It was fascinating being shown his Village, and to be invited into one of the homes by one of the young women, which she shares with her daughter…
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We did a hot air balloon ride in the Northern Sere We did a hot air balloon ride in the Northern Serengeti with Miracle Experience. It was magical ✨ .
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Sometimes the perfect moment is just staring you r Sometimes the perfect moment is just staring you right in the face. ✨ This little guy was slowly making his way to the waterhole as the sun was setting, weary of the elephants that were already there. He took his time, and gave me just enough time….
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