Beyond the Destination


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Leopard in Zambezi
By Christine Boecker August 31, 2024
Leopards, they said. So many leopards! More leopards than lions! they said. Such is the reputation of Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. We had spent the last five days searching for this elusive cat, and nary a leopard whisker to be seen!
Kids on Safari, Family Safari
By Christine Boecker January 7, 2023
I am often asked if one take kids on safari. As you will learn, the answer is a resounding YES! Taking my then 4 year old on her first safari changed the trajectory of her life. These, and other safaris have formed the person she is now, in tune with nature and animals.
Kerala fisherman
By Christine Boecker December 23, 2022
Admittedly I was a little nervous travelling to India – ok, a lot nervous! The prospect of visiting a country with a population of 1.4 billion sounded daunting. But my experience in this fascinating land was wonderful and will certainly count as one of my great adventures!
The Treasury, Petra, Jordan
By Christine Boecker October 18, 2022
I arrived in Jordan, filled with curiosity about this ancient land that has borne witness to so many civilizations, where remnants of antiquity live cheek by jowl with modern life. I came away from Jordan having fulfilled a dream I never knew I had!
Expert travel agent, safari specialist
By Christine Boecker May 6, 2021
“Professional travel agents have an edge over other sellers of travel. They know what you want, speak your language, and are there when you run into trouble.” – Christopher Elliott, National Geographic
Canada, Bald Eagle, Hancock Wildlife Foundation
By Christine Boecker April 16, 2021
David Hancock has been following Bald Eagles for 65 years. During his first aerial surveys in the early 1960’s he could find only had 3 pairs of nesting eagles. And now we have more than 550 pairs nesting in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia.
African luxury safari, giraffe
By Christine Boecker February 12, 2021
True - July to October is the most popular time, yet wildlife roams the African savannah all year around, and there are many advantages to travelling in the off-season.
Galapagos, blue-footed boobies
By Christine Boecker October 15, 2020
In this wonderland of extraordinary wildlife species, how does one go about selecting a Galapagos Islands tour that’s just right for you? We help you to consider all your options.
Grizzly Bear Safari, British Columbia, Canada
By Christine Boecker September 28, 2020
Interview with Josh Reimer, head guide at a wilderness lodge Canada: After 17 years I am still passionate about this area - the river always changes, and the Grizzly behaviour is fascinating.
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