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  1. Liz

    Just thought I’d mention that Steamboat Springs’ Winter Carnival is coming up in a couple of weekends. You can find more info here. Can’t wait to see you up there!

  2. Anis

    Hey Kiersten,

    just stumbled upon your web page today, and I’m already planning the next 3 years of my life! I’ve never really travelled before (I come from extremely boring family, lol), and now I’m starting to be able to afford trips and have a truly chronic case of wanderlust. All I do on the internet is look up about destinations and research on them!

    I have questions to you regarding Ski Week (there are less reference for this than the Yacht Week, obviously):

    1) For a girl from the tropic (Indonesia) who has never ever skied, let alone touch snow. Do you think, the Ski Week experience would be a good start, or would it be too overwhelming, considering that should I decide to go, I would also be going solo?

    2) What are your suggestions for ski gears/equipments that I would have to provide by myself (not available on the site)?

    3) I see that at this point, all 2017 destinations are sold out. I’m planning to go to Obertauern Ski Week in 2019, do you know when the ticket sale for each year starts?

    Sorry for the amount of questions! I hope this could help the others too! Cheers from Indonesia!

    • Hi Anis! The Ski Week is for all levels and they do offer instructions (plus you don’t HAVE to ski). It’s very social and you’ll share a room with other people so traveling solo isn’t an issue. You’d want to bring all your own ski clothing but you can rent gear once you’re there, and have the option to order to rent in advance. Not sure when tickets go on sale, so check out their website 🙂

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Kenya looks like this too 🏝️🇰🇪
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We spent a week in Diani Beach (just an hour flight from Nairobi) staying at @almahali.villas, and it ended up being one of those trips I’ll always remember. This was a mommy + me getaway, and I genuinely didn’t expect it to be this kid-friendly—so easy, so relaxed, and just fun.

We had a private villa with a chef (game changer), got around by tuk tuk, and spent our days between the beach and some of the cutest beachfront restaurants—some even have playgrounds and kids programs on weekends (@galu_ecolodge_madafoos was a favorite).

The little moments made it: fresh coconuts from beach vendors, a dhow boat ride that led us to dolphins, Maasai warriors hand-beading the boys’ friendship bracelets, the warmest ocean I’ve ever felt, and the craziest vervet monkeys you’ll ever meet.

And the best part—getting to experience it all with my friend @tailsofamermaid, who lives in Nairobi and knows all of the best parts of Diani. She showed us all her favorite spots, and it made the trip feel so local and special!
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#dianibeachkenya #diani #dianibeach #kenya #familytravel
Packing smarter > Packing more ✈️

This garment duffel has been such a game changer for short trips—keeps clothes wrinkle-free, has a separate space for shoes, and still fits all the essentials.

I’ve been pairing it with the packing cubes and checked luggage from @OneQuince, and everything just works together—luxury quality, without the luxury price tag.

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@onequince @shop.ltk #liketkit #QuincePartner
#travelessentials #packingtips #luggage 

Song: I’m That Girl by Phury _ from. Melody the Superstar
Meeting rescued baby elephants at @sheldricktrust has been on my bucket list for years… and it exceeded every expectation! 🐘
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We booked a private visit, which is $1,500 for a group of up to 10 people (2026 pricing), and fully donation-based — directly supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants.

There are only two private slots per day, so this is something you need to book well in advance.

It’s absolutely a splurge, but for such an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime experience (and knowing it supports conservation) felt incredibly worth it!

If that’s not in budget, they also offer daily public visiting hours (around $20 per person), which are still really special.

NOTE: You’ll also need to pay the Nairobi National Park entrance fee for any visit. 

It pairs perfectly with a safari drive in the park, since you’re already there. It’s such an easy and meaningful add-on to any Nairobi itinerary.

This is one of the most special (and ethical) wildlife experiences you can have in Kenya 🤍
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#kenyatravel #nairobikenya #africasafari #ethicaltravel #bucketlisttravel
The Okavango Delta is one of those places that truly lives up to the hype… and then somehow exceeds it. 🦒🇧🇼
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A lush, water-filled oasis in the middle of the Kalahari, where the seasons quite literally shape the entire experience.

Floodwaters arrive months after the rains fall in Angola, transforming the landscape into a maze of channels, islands, and wildlife-rich plains.

We stayed at @aksanctuary Sanctuary Chief’s Camp on Chief’s Island — known as the predator capital of Botswana. Because it’s one of the only areas of permanent dry land, animals naturally gather here… which means some of the most incredible game viewing you can experience.

What makes this place so special is the contrast. Early mornings tracking predators on game drives, and afternoons drifting through quiet waterways in a mokoro, surrounded by birds, reeds, and the kind of stillness you rarely find anymore.

And the timing completely changes the experience.
✨ Dry season (May–October): peak flood levels + unbelievable wildlife concentrations
🌿 Green season (November–April): lush landscapes, baby animals, fewer crowds

No matter when you go, it’s one of the most unique safari destinations in the world, and one that feels wild, untouched, and unforgettable.
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#OkavangoDelta #BotswanaSafari #LuxurySafari #AfricanWildlife #SafariExperience
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