Natalie Farrell

Hey everyone! I feel like I blinked and somehow it’s already March. If you live anywhere in the Northeast like I do, you’re probably feeling the same way. This winter has been brutal, and I think we’re all more than ready for spring and a little sunshine. This month’s newsletter I’m sharing where I escaped to recently for some much-needed warmth (spoiler: the Caribbean), plus a quick update on the crisis in the Middle East and how it’s affecting travel and some of my clients. Let’s dive in. A...

There are very few places in Africa that genuinely make you stop, stare, and think, How is this real? And after seeing both Victoria Falls and Murchison Falls , I’m going to say something bold: If Victoria Falls is on your bucket list, take it off and replace it with Murchison Falls, Uganda. I know that's a big claim. But I’ve done both, and Murchison Falls is easily one of the most spectacular, underrated, and crowd-free luxury safari destinations in all of Africa. The Most Powerful...

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is one of those rare travel experiences that stays with you long after you’ve washed the mud off your boots. I’ve been on plenty of safaris, met incredible guides, stayed in dream hotels, but nothing compares to standing a few feet from a mountain gorilla, looking into eyes so human it almost takes your breath away. If you're wondering what the day is really like, here’s the play-by-play: the early mornings, the nerves, the mud, the magic, and the conservation work...