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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO NAMIBIA (2026)

Alessia Ramponi — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:39:55 +0000

Located in southern Africa, Namibia is one of the continent’s lesser-known destinations — a place that quietly rises on the list of must-visit countries for travelers seeking adventure, yet craving moments of deep calm. With its remarkable diversity, Namibia offers...

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15 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT MALAWI WITH TRAVEL GIRLS GETAWAYS

Vanessa Rivers — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:16:59 +0000

Have you visited Malawi? Despite being voted one of the top 50 places to visit in the world by Travel + Leisure, and gaining press from celebrity charity efforts in the country, Malawi remains largely overlooked as a mainstream tourist...

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: TRAVEL GIRLS GETAWAYS ARE BACK!

Vanessa Rivers — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:06:29 +0000

I’m excited to announce that this week we officially re-launched Travel Girls Getaways and opened bookings for our November 2025 Malawi Safari & Impact Trip! In 2016, we created We Are Travel Girls with a simple mission to promote and...

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA

Alessia Ramponi — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:58:12 +0000

Gorilla trekking is an activity where tourists walk through the forest in search of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This experience allows you to observe these impressive animals in their environment, making it one of the most exclusive and...

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EXPLORING UGANDA

Alessia Ramponi — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 02:49:28 +0000

Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, is one of the most popular destinations on the continent. It is renowned for its diverse attractions, including stunning landscapes, rich nature, and, most notably, its famous safaris. The country is recognized for...

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I’VE STAYED AT HUNDREDS OF HOTELS: THIS IS THE ONE I CAN’T STOP THINKING ABOUT

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:13:56 +0000

What is your favorite country? As a travel writer, this is a question I am often asked. What is your favorite hotel? This is usually the next question. Both of these are very hard to answer. I began my career...

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WHERE TO STAY IN CAPE TOWN: THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS & HOTELS

Vanessa Rivers — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:54:23 +0000

With almost five million people calling the Cape Town home, it’s easy to see why tourists arrive and often decide to stay. Situated on South Africa’s western cape, Cape Town is a stunning port city offering much to do and...

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CAPE TOWN LUXURY VACATION RENTALS: TURNKEY365 REVIEW

Vanessa Rivers — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:02:45 +0000

Cape Town is a gorgeous, bustling port city located on South Africa’s western cape. When you arrive you’ll be greeted by a mesmerizing coastline dotted with striking mountain ranges, including iconic Lion’s Head Peak and the Twelve Apostles. Cape Town...

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA (2024)

Vanessa Rivers — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:56:18 +0000

Cape Town is a beautiful port city located on South Africa’s western cape. Cape Town is the country’s oldest city and is known for its incredible topography. When you arrive you’ll be greeted by a mesmerizing coastline dotted with striking...

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A GUIDE TO GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:00:18 +0000

Have you ever had an experience where you walk away thinking, “that was the coolest thing I’ve ever done in my life?” For me, gorilla trekking in Uganda was that experience. I’ve been on some pretty incredible adventures but I am...

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THE TOP THINGS TO DO IN ZANZIBAR

We Are Travel Girls — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:05:05 +0000

Zanzibar is an island paradise with so many things to do! Located off the Tanzanian coast, Zanzibar is full of soft sandy beaches that stretch for miles, bordered by clear, turquoise water and lush green trees, swaying in the breeze....

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THE BEST HOTELS AND RIADS IN MARRAKECH

Becky van Dijk — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:13:59 +0000

Finding the best hotels and riads in Marrakech depends on a lot of factors like price, location and style. After running several Travel Girls Getaways trips in Morocco, I’ve become very familiar with the different areas in the city and...

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JNANE TAMSNA: A UNIQUE MOROCCAN EXPERIENCE

Becky van Dijk — Tue, 28 May 2019 11:19:47 +0000

As an avid traveler, I love traveling the world looking for new places to stay. In fact, finding unique places to host future retreats is one of my favorite parts of running Travel Girls Getaways. I’m always on the lookout...

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LES 5 DJELLABAS HOTEL: A MOROCCAN OASIS

Becky van Dijk — Thu, 23 May 2019 07:30:10 +0000

Marrakech is a city of beautiful chaos. There is an undeniable energy walking around the Medina, seeing all the amazing sights, and trying the exotic food. Part of the allure of Marrakech is that the city has retained its authenticity...

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13 PLACES YOU MUST VISIT WHILE EXPLORING KENYA

We Are Travel Girls — Mon, 20 May 2019 13:00:52 +0000

Kenya is a magical land that has so much in store for a traveler! I recently returned back from this East African country after spending a month there, and I’m still drooling over the fact that it has blessed me...

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TOP SIX THINGS TO DO IN LAMU ISLAND, KENYA

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:00:01 +0000

When most people think of beach destinations in East Africa, they mostly think of Mombasa or Zanzibar, often overlooking little-known Lamu Island where life is wonderfully simple and laid back. Located on the Kenyan coast, Lamu’s charm stems from the...

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HIKING MOUNT TOUBKAL, MOROCCO’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:00:08 +0000

When most people think of Morocco, the images that come to mind are those of endless desert landscapes or crowded colorful markets. Often overlooked, however, are the hiking opportunities offered by the country’s most famous mountain range, the Atlas. Located...

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HOW TO SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF EGYPT IN 2 DAYS

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 14:00:27 +0000

Egypt is an ancient land of dreams, history, and vibrant culture. Isn’t it wonderful that a place they teach us in school is so achievable to see and get to know nowadays? Most of us know that Egypt is the...

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TOP 8 HIKES TO DO IN MAURITIUS

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:00:53 +0000

Mauritius is renowned for its countless white sand beaches with turquoise water. Lying in the south of the Indian Ocean near Africa, this small island has some of the most amazing tropical forests, mountains, and volcanic landscapes. Born and raised in this tropical...

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11 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR FIRST SAFARI

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:00:19 +0000

So you’ve finally booked that safari trip you have been dreaming of since your teens (that was certainly the case for me!). Whether it’s your honeymoon, annual holiday, a girls getaway or the next item to tick off your bucket...

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