If you’ve ever prepared for an African safari, you’ve probably seen the same advice over and over again: “Wear neutral, earth tone colors—khaki, tan, olive green.” It’s become one of those “rules” of safari that everyone seems to follow without questioning. But here’s the truth: 👉 There’s really no strong biological reason animals care that you wear some bright colors. Let’s Talk About What Animals Actually See Most of the animals you’ll encounter on safari—especially mammal

I’ve just returned from a 10-day trip to Japan, where they are 13 hours ahead of us. Adjusting to that time difference can be a challenge. I used an app called TimeShifter to help manage the jet lag. I won’t go into all the details, but I’ve found it to be very helpful. Whether traveling to Africa, Europe, or Asia, I’ve noticed it’s always harder to adjust coming home than it is when arriving. I suspect that’s because the excitement of arrival makes it easier to push through

All international flights arrive at terminal 1a or terminal 1e. If you are on Kenya Air or KLM, you arrive at terminal 1A. Other airlines like BA, Lufthansa, and Qatar arrive at terminal 1e. 1A is bit nicer than 1e. Last night we arrived on Lufthansa to terminal 1E. We had stairs to exit the aircraft and then boarded a bus. This is normal for international flights and we did the same for arrival and departure in Frankfurt. Stairs can be hard for folks with mobility issues. Le

Purchase your flight to Nairobi. Remember, the earlier you book, the less likely you are to accidentally end up in a different Nairobi—like the one in Idaho! Buy trip insurance. It's a good idea to insure your entire trip cost. But, at a minimum, you need emergency evacuation and medical insurance. Because getting stuck in a foreign country with a broken leg is not the kind of adventure anyone dreams of! Decide what, if any, activities you want to do on your free day in Nairo