Read this casual interview with Joel about why a luxury safari is so captivating.
Tag: South africa
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South Africa: Reviewing the Latest and Greatest
Zoom's Bryan Herb took the month of January to explore several new offerings in South Africa, including an incredible new safari lodge that has only been open for a month.
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Our Favorites List, by Zoom Owners, Bryan Herb and Joel Cabrera
With 30 years of combined international travel experience, Joel Cabrera and Bryan Herb, Zoom Vacations’ co-founders and Tour Leaders, have traveled to the ends of the Earth gaining invaluable travel information that they happily share with others. Here are a few of their favorite things
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Featured Traveler, Barry from Dallas
Barry has joined Zoom Vacations in China, southern Africa, and now Cuba, so he is very familiar with what we do at Zoom and we’re very familiar with Barry and his award-winning smile and zest for life. Zoom: Why did you decide to join Zoom Vacations in Cuba? Barry: I have had a life-long interest...
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Thoughts on Cecil From a Frequent Safarigoer
There are many issues surrounding the death of Cecil, and this article contains information on what it is truly like to be on safari.
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Independence Day Celebrations Around the World
As I watched the 4th of July fireworks in my small home town in Oregon, I started to wonder what kinds of similar celebrations are happening in other countries at different times of the year. Most countries appear to have at least one day of national pride, and it is often associated with gaining independence or...
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Several Countries Expedite their Visa Procedures
Zooming around the world to places like India, Myanmar, and southern Africa just got easier for citizens of 40 plus countries including Australia, Canada and the USA: For India, you no longer have to go to an India consulate to apply for a visa. As of November 27, 2014, you may now apply for...
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Why Safari
We had a question come into the office the other day that I thought I would answer for other readers as well. Dear Joel, I live in San Diego and we have an awesome zoo here. Why do you recommend doing a safari in Africa? That is a great question! This is like saying that you have...
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Gay Marriage Around the World
Each time a country legalizes same-gender marriage, I get many emails asking me for the countries in which it is recognized. So, on the heals of Scotland’s exciting announcement… Countries where same-gender marriage is legal:Scotland (2014)England (2013)Wales (2013)France (2013)New Zealand (2013)Uruguay (2013)Denmark (2012)Argentina (2010)Portugal (2010)Iceland (2010)Sweden (2009)Norway (2009)South Africa (2006)Spain (2005)Canada (2005)Belgium (2003)The Netherlands (2000)
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Top Ten HOTTEST Gay Travel Destinations
From my time spent at cocktail parties and conventions, the following is my list of the top ten HOTTEST travel destinations that are appealing most to gay travelers.