# Jeff & Cynthia Travel The World

> Learn about traveling to exciting destinations!


## Posts

- [More Of Everything](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/25/more-of-everything/): This morning, we started out at sunrise, as usual. Fairly quickly, we saw a small herd of wildebeest grazing on the grass.
- [Leopards vs. Hyenas](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/24/leopards-vs-hyenas/): Today was another great day at Mala Mala. And, to top it off, at the end of the evening drive we saw quite the scene with leopards and hyenas.
- [The Variety at Mala Mala](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/24/the-variety-at-mala-mala/): Today, we saw a variety of different animals on our morning drive. It's quite amazing how many prey and predator species live in the same area.
- [First Mala Mala Drive](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/23/first-mala-mala-drive/): After picking our jaws up off the floor at the sheer size of our villa, we left to do our first game drive at Mala Mala.
- [Arriving at Mala Mala Rattray's Lodge](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/23/arriving-at-mala-mala/): Today, we moved from Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana to Mala Mala Game Reserve in South Africa.
- [Lots (& Lots) Of Elephants](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/23/lots-lots-of-elephants/): This morning, we are leaving Euphorbia to head back to South Africa. We are going to miss this place.
- [Afternoon in Mashatu](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/22/afternoon-in-mashatu/): After our brunch, we walked around the lodge a bit and took more pictures of the view. This one is out the back of the lodge.
- [Leopards!](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/22/leopards/): If you like looking at pictures of leopards, this is the post for you!
- [Antelopes](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/21/antelopes/): We saw a good variety of antelopes today. I also learned from Tips that antelopes have horns and deer have antlers. Who knew? I sure didn't!
- [Cute Hyena Pups](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/21/cute-hyena-pups/): We usually don't think hyenas are very cute. But, the spotted hyena cubs we saw today were adorable.
- [A Drive On The Wild Side](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/20/a-drive-on-the-wild-side/): After a meeting with the medical team about my face, we took a little break, then headed out for our afternoon drive.
- [First Morning At Mashatu](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/20/first-morning-at-mashatu/): This is our first morning at Mashatu Game Reserve.
- [First Game Drive at Mashatu](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/19/first-game-drive-at-mashatu/): After the excitement of my face-plant, we went on our first game drive of the trip. It was amazing how many animals we saw in just a few hours!
- [Oops! Cynthia's face-plant](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/19/oops-cynthias-face-plant/): Remember how I told you to notice the photo of me in the previous post? Well....that's because it's the only picture of me looking normal for the entire trip.
- [Euphorbia at Mashatu](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/19/euphorbia-at-mashatu/): We are finally here! Our first stop on this 2-week trip is Euphorbia Lodge at Mashatu Game Reserve.
- [Into Africa](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/08/19/into-africa/): In August of 2026 we traveled to South Africa and Botswana for a fantastic photo safari.
- [Our Last Stops](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/15/our-last-stops/): Sadly, we are almost to the last day of our trip. After snorkeling at The Indians, Rob moved us to Little Harbour.
- [The Indians](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/14/the-indians/): Today was cloudy and rainy. But first thing in the morning - before breakfast! - Rob took us over to The Indians to snorkel.
- [Raining In Paradise](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/13/raining-in-paradise/): After so many sunny days with only a few bits of rain sprinkled in, we finally got stuck with a full day of rain.
- [Afternoon At Cistern Point](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/12/afternoon-at-cistern-point/): We had some amazing snorkeling here this morning, so after lunch we went back for another round.
- [Cistern Point at Cooper Island](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/12/cistern-point-at-cooper-island/): Today, we moved on from the sargassum- and jellyfish-filled waters of Diamond Reef to Cooper Island. Of course, first we had breakfast.
- [Diamond Reef](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/11/diamond-reef/): This afternoon, we moored at Diamond Reef. This is a reef we really liked when we were here last year, so we were excited to come back.
- [Goodbye, Long Bay](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/11/goodbye-long-bay/): Yesterday, a storm passed by...not much rain, but a surge came in from the sea, so the water was too silty to snorkel in the afternoon.
- [Long Bay, Virgin Gorda](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/10/long-bay-virgin-gorda/): We stayed the entire day at Long Bay. Overnight, we were tied up to the shore.
- [First Time At Long Bay](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/09/first-time-at-long-bay/): We haven't been to Long Bay at Virgin Gorda Island before.
- [Morning At Eustatia](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/09/morning-at-eustatia/): This morning, we woke to another beautiful day at Eustatia Island.
- [A Day At Eustatia Island](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/08/a-day-at-eustatia-island/): We moved here last night from Monkey Point. On our way here, we went past Tortola and the EIS airport we flew into from Miami.
- [Monkey Point](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/07/monkey-point/): This afternoon, we stopped at Monkey Point on Guana Island. It was another beautiful day in paradise!
- [Cane Garden Bay](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/07/cane-garden-bay/): This ended up being a nice place to snorkel; it just takes a bit of swimming around to find the good spots.
- [Brewers Bay](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/06/brewers-bay/): This morning, we left Little Harbour and headed to Brewers Bay. But first, Julia served a classic breakfast of cheese omelets, bacon and fruit.
- [Arrival day!](https://jeffcyn.com/2026/04/05/arrival-day/): Today, we arrived in the British Virgin Islands for another great catamaran charter.
- [North Seymour Island](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/19/north-seymour-island/): This morning, we visited North Seymour Island.
- [Santa Fe - Still Morning!](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/18/santa-fe-still-morning/): We went back to the boat to get ready for a snorkel adventure. Yup, it's still morning, before lunch!
- [Santa Fe Island - The Morning](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/18/santa-fe-island-the-morning/): Today, we start out on Santa Fe Island, then move on to South Plaza Island.
- [San Cristobal](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/17/san-cristobal/): After returning to the Punta Pitt area from our dolphin adventure, it was too late to do the hike that was originally planned.
- [Dolphins!](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/17/dolphins/): Today, we were going to visit San Cristobal Island for a walk. We got ashore and were changing into our dry shoes ...
- [Española Island - The Afternoon](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/16/espanola-island-afternoon/): We are still on our first walk of the day - there was just so much to see!
- [Española Island - The Morning](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/16/espanola-island-morning/): We have so many photos that it's just easier to split daily posts up into multiple posts.
- [Floreana Island - The Afternoon](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/15/floreana-island-afternoon/): It's not actually the afternoon yet - it's only 10:30am. But, we're back on the boat, and Monica gave us a briefing about our first snorkeling adventure.
- [Floreana Island - The morning](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/15/floreana-island-morning/): Today, we are heading to Floreana Island. We'll stop at a couple of different locations.
- [Arriving In The Galápagos Islands](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/14/arriving-in-the-galapagos-islands/): Today is our big day! We fly from Quito to the airport on Baltra Island of the Galápagos Islands.
- [Arriving In Ecuador](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/10/13/arriving-in-ecuador/): Today is the beginning of our fantastic trip to the Galápagos Islands!
- [Buck Island and St Thomas Return](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/23/buck-island-and-st-thomas-return/): After great snorkeling at The Ledges and Stragglers, we moved on to Buck Island for one last snorkel before settling in for the evening near our St Thomas drop-off spot.
- [The Ledges and Stragglers](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/23/ledges-stragglers/): Today is our last day of snorkeling! We leave tomorrow.
- [Little Jost Van Dyke and Caneel Bay](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/22/little-jost-van-dyke-and-caneel-bay/): After snorkeling at the great Diamond Reef, we moved on to Little Jost Van Dyke to stay overnight. It was a pretty trip over to LJVD island.
- [Diamond Reef at Great Camanoe Island](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/21/diamond-reef-at-great-camanoe/): This morning we moved from Eustatia Island to Great Camanoe island to snorkel at Diamond Reef.
- [Eustatia Island](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/20/eustatia-island/): After the Coral Gardens, we moved on to Eustatia Island. It was a pretty little island location with hardly any other boats moored.
- [The Coral Gardens](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/20/the-coral-gardens/): Today, we snorkeled at the Coral Gardens at Great Dog island. It was by far the best snorkeling of our entire trip!
- [Alice's Wonderland & Fallen Jerusalem](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/19/alices-wonderland-fallen-jerusalem/): Today, we stopped at two snorkel spots and then moved on to a third location to anchor overnight.
- [Cooper Island](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/18/cooper-island/): Today's afternoon snorkel was at Cooper Island. The sheer rock faces were beautiful in the sun. We snorkeled right up against the shore here.
- [The RMS Rhone Wreck](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/18/rms-rhone-wreck/): From Little Harbour, Joran took the boat to the wreck of the RMS Rhone at Salt Island. This large ship sank in 1867 during a hurricane.
- [The Indians & Little Harbour](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/17/the-indians-little-harbour/): This morning, we had another wonderful breakfast.
- [Lameshur Bay to Norman Island](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/16/lameshur-bay-at-st-john-island/): We anchored overnight at Lameshur Bay on St John Island. I got up early before everyone else was awake (as usual).
- [Arriving at Lameshur Bay on St John Island](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/15/arriving-lameshur-bay/): We've had a couple of great days on the Koru and in the water.
- [Snorkeling near St John Island](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/14/snorkeling-st-john/): Although we arrived on the Koru today, Joran brought us somewhere to snorkel in the afternoon, near St John island.
- [Our 2025 Catamaran Charter In The Virgin Islands](https://jeffcyn.com/2025/04/14/2025-catamaran-virgin-islands/): For this wonderful vacation, we chartered a catamaran (the Koru) with a crew (2 people: a captain (Joran) and a chef/first mate (Casey, who was an excellent chef)).
- [Day 5: Granada](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/10/day-5-granada/): This morning, we took a flight from Barcelona all the way down south to Granada. It was a quick 1 hour flight, much better than taking a 6-hour train ride!
- [Day 4: Barcelona - Michelin Star Dinner](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/09/day-4-barcelona-michelin-dinner/): We were excited to have dinner at one of Barcelona's Michelin-starred restaurants. This place was a one-Michelin-star restaurant.
- [Day 4: Barcelona - Walkabout](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/09/day-4-barcelona-walkabout/): After Casa Batlló, we wandered about and looked at architecture from the outside.
- [Day 4: Barcelona - Casa Batlló](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/09/day-4-barcelona-casa-batllo/): Today, we visited Casa Batlló and walked around Barcelona.
- [Day 3: Barcelona - Guell Palace](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/08/day-3-barcelona-guell-palace/): After the Music Palace, we visited Guell Palace (Palau Guell).
- [Day 3: Barcelona - Palau Musica](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/08/day-3-barcelona-palau-musica/): Day 3, we saw the beautiful concert hall - Palau de la Música Catalana. As you can probably guess, it means the palace of Catalan music.
- [Day 2: Barcelona - Park Guell](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/07/day-2-barcelona-park-guell/): Park Guell is another Gaudi design. It was built from 1900-1914, although it didn't open as a public park until 1926.
- [Day 2: Barcelona - Casa Vincens](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/07/day-2-barcelona-casa-vincens/): After visiting Sagrada Familia, we set off to find Casa Vincens. This house was the first major project designed and built by Gaudi.
- [Day 2: Barcelona - Sagrada Familia](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/07/day2-barcelona-sagrada-familia/): Sagrada Familia is THE iconic representation of Barcelona.
- [Day 1: Arriving In Barcelona](https://jeffcyn.com/2024/10/06/day1-barcelona/): Our flight was from Denver to Atlanta to Barcelona. For the long flight to Barcelona we flew first class! Here are our seats for the 10 hr flight..

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