Other Destinations

Imagine driving down the highway, glancing to your right to look at the view, and seeing dozens of baboons near the side of the road. Before your safari even begins, you're surrounded by the wild. Beyond the big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo), you can find everything from great white sharks to penguins in South Africa. Cities like Cape Town are set among dramatic landscapes, filled with kind people and the smell of roasting meat. They're also filled with the remnants of the apartheid era and colonialism. It's hard to visit So. Africa and not be in awe. 

Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Toltec. Four major pre-Columbian civilizations with ruins across the country, many still hidden within the jungle. Resort beach towns like Cabo San Lucas, Playa del Carmen, Cancun, and Acapulco. Sprawling urban centers of Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. Deserts in the north and jungle in the south. Snorkeling and diving coral reefs and cenotes. Music, culture, food, history. Mexico has everything no matter what type of adventure you're looking for. 

You may be thinking that Europe is all about cities, but there are amazing places to see both inside and outside of these metropolitan areas. Europe has over 500 national parks - roughly the same number as all NPS sites in the US! And many cities like Rome and London have layers upon layers of history and culture mixed with modern-day amenities, rich cuisine, and fantastic transportation options. Nearly anywhere you are in Europe, driving or taking the train for just a couple of hours in any direction can put you in a different country with a different language, food, and culture.