Gone are the days of signing up for every trip that catches your eye, racing from destination to destination – and that is not a bad thing! Traveling like it’s 2014 doesn’t cut it in 2024 as the world has evolved and prices have soared. The quest for meaningful experiences becomes paramount. By indulging in travel with a focus on quality, each trip becomes a delectable feast for the mind, body, and soul worth savoring.
“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone. ”
Before the pandemic, many of us indulged in frequent travel, with one trip blending into the next and photographs languishing on hard drives for months, if not years, before seeing the light of day. Personally, I must confess to the hectic pace of travel, but with a sense of purpose-driven motive due to the rapid transformations occurring in cultures and wilderness areas. Having had the privilege of immersing myself in the unspoiled beauty of Africa prior to the onslaught of modernization, similar to a Category 10 hurricane, I felt an urgent need to explore remote tribal regions like South Sudan, Northern Kenya, Angola, and pristine locations such as Mana Pools before they succumbed to overcrowding, losing some of their intimate allure.
When I reflect on my travels across the African continent over the past 20 years, with so many of you, the memories that fill my heart are those in the most remote, wild places, with wildlife and tribes. Those expeditions were filled with challenges but so exciting. Somehow, being in these exclusive, lesser-known locations felt like entering a secret world. These journeys have left a lasting impact, shaping my perspective and passion for adventure and designing photographic experiences.
“Travel should leave you speechless; your photos add the words”
Successful safaris and expeditions are not only about understanding where, when, and how to travel but also allow you to fully immerse yourself in the richness of the destination, losing yourself in the moments, opening yourself up to new perspectives, and feeling changed by the experience.
“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.”
― G.K. Chesterton
In this evolving travel landscape, contemplate embarking on fewer yet more significant journeys to uncommon or less commercialized destinations. Choose places that provide exclusive access or a sense of uniqueness, facilitating the capture of distinctive photographs. Make the preparation part of the journey where anticipation and excitement build with each meticulous detail. Think of it as a quest for the holy grail of travel, conquering the world of travel, one cleverly planned adventure at a time! Let it be a reminder that the true value of travel lies not in how many destinations but in the depth of our experience and the lasting memories created.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
― Marcel Proust
Yes! This is what we’ve been doing and striving for. Last Decembers expedition to Antarctica took our breath away and left us speechless. What a magical place. Next, south island New Zealand, then with you to Kenya. Our photos bring back the memories of incredible experiences.