The Ultimate Gorilla Trekking Safari Tour in Uganda

An African safari is a bucket list experience of a lifetime. Uganda, known as the ‘Pearl of Africa’, is an East African country noted for its outstanding beauty and diversity as well as being home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. Gorilla trekking to see these magnificent creatures in their natural…

The “Big Five” Animals You Will See on an African Safari

When you think of an African safari, you might picture a variety of animals roaming around in the wild. But there’s more to Africa’s wildlife than just the “big animals.” In fact, there are what’s called the “Big Five” animals that are usually associated with safaris in Africa. If you’re planning a trip to Africa…

It’s National Park Week!

Happy Humpday, Travelers! Did you know that this week is officially dedicated to honoring the incredible national park system in the United States? It’s true! Many parks offer discounted or free entry during National Park Week. To celebrate, here are 5 fast facts about the National Parks of the USA. Yellowstone National Park was the…

Stacy’s Letter – April 2019

Muraho, Travelers! That means “hello” in Kinyarwanda, the language of Rwanda. This month, we take a look at one of the hottest up-and-coming travel destinations today. Rwanda has an intense past and a truly impressive rise from the ashes of adversity. Check out our infographic about the nation of Rwanda and some of the unique…

Five Fast Facts About Polar Bears

Happy International Polar Bear Day, travelers! How much do you know about the snow white bears who live in some of the coldest temperatures on Earth? Three of our team members here at Classic Escapes have had the good fortune of seeing polar bears up close and personal. Lori saw them from a tundra vehicle,…