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Timely entries from all corners of the globe from Vaya’s Destination Specialists, Operations Experts and members of our Management team.

Flying to Antarctica (Without the Drake Passage): My First Journey to the 7th Continent

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Apr 24 2023

As I stood on the windswept tarmac in Puna Arenas, Chile, I felt nervous yet wasn’t [...]

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Cartagena, Colombia: Crown Jewel of the Caribbean

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Apr 11 2023

This beguiling city has a way of getting under your skin and beckoning you to return [...]

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Cruise to Svalbard: Cooling Off In An Arctic Summer

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Mar 31 2023

Years ago, when Vaya first began arranging trips to Antarctica, I was fortunate to be invited [...]

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Which Side of Victoria Falls Should you Visit? 4 Things to Consider

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Mar 17 2023

Victoria Falls is an excellent addition to any Southern Africa itinerary, offering great contrast to both [...]

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A close-up of a large jaguar walking along a lush, green forested riverbank in the Pantanal of Brazil.

2022 Vaya Photo Contest Winners

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Feb 27 2023

Nothing delights us more than receiving photos captured by our travelers throughout the year. Whether it’s [...]

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The 4 Unique Safari Areas That Make Botswana Special

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Jun 04 2022

Botswana is one of the best safari destinations in Africa, and my personal favorite. Often chosen [...]

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6 Places to Sleep Under the Stars in Africa

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Feb 03 2022

The sky is big in Africa, bigger than you can grasp sometimes, and at night, in [...]

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Gorilla Trekking: A Guide

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Jan 31 2022

The sound of rustling, or perhaps a stick breaking, clearly interrupts the other forest noises, and [...]

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