It was called the “Great Skedaddle.” After the Union victory at the Battle of Port Royal in November 1861, a mass civilian flight swept across the South Carolina Lowcountry. Families and …

This time of year, many of us leave the Lowcountry and travel elsewhere. Travel, especially international travel, presents risks, and we must remain vigilant while also enjoying the experience. The …

We left Samburu Simba Lodge before dawn, heading south toward Sweetwaters. Since the lodge is inside the Buffalo Springs National Reserve and directly connected to Samburu National Reserve, we …

Day 28: Samburu, Kenya (Samburu Simba Lodge) We slept late, up at 6 a.m. That extra half hour felt like a wonderful luxury. By 7:30 a.m., our safari jeep was rolling out for a day of wildlife …

Day 20 – June 18 Coffee at 5:30, breakfast at 6:30, and by 7:30, we were on safari through Tsavo East en route to Shimba Lodge. Among the many sightings, the highlight was the Marabou Stork, a …

Day 19 - As usual the day began early, departure at 6 am. Greetings in Swahili—“Habari yako?” answered with “Nzuri sana”—set the tone for a day steeped in history, wildlife, and cultural …

East Africa Journal: Days 7-11 Day 7 –June 5 Today brought both a practical tip and a quirky surprise. First, a travel truth: gas stations in East Africa are unexpectedly wonderful pit …

I ended my last column, on the evening of my fifth day, gathered on a raised deck at Tarangire Simba Lodge in Tanzania, where a tree grew right through the floorboards - nature and architecture …

In parts 1-4 of this journey, I traced my path from Bluffton, South Carolina, through Savannah, Philadelphia, Dar es Salaam, and finally to Doha—Qatar’s dazzling capital. On Day 5, …

From Lounges to Landscapes Just before midnight on Thursday, June 1st, I found myself wandering Doha’s Hamad International Airport, hoping to slip into an Al Maha lounge for a cup of hot tea …

While I have more travel tips to divulge, it’s time for me to take you with me on my month-long 2023 trip to Qatar, Tanzania, and Kenya. Day One: Tuesday, May 30th Why do airlines insist …