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Featured travel stories from The Gallivant Geek: the best family travel guides and photography from Stockholm, Sri Lanka, Kenya and beyond.

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Visiting a Maasai Village in the Masai Mara: Songs, Fire and Everyday Life

A morning with a Maasai community in the Masai Mara: warriors jumping high to a welcome song, making fire with two sticks, ducking into a tiny mud house and shopping for handmade souvenirs.

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Lake Kerkini Pelican Photography: 2 Days with Hundreds of Dalmatian Pelicans in Greece

My weekend of Lake Kerkini pelican photography in northern Greece: three boat sessions and a shore session with hundreds of Dalmatian pelicans, the camera gear I used, practical tips, and a surprise carnival night in Thessaloniki.

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Stockholm in Autumn: 20 Best Photo Spots for Fall Colours (2026)

Stockholm in autumn: the 20 best photo spots for fall colours, from Djurgården, Drottningholm and Strandvägen to hidden gems, plus bonus nature reserves.

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9 Days in Kenya: Our Safari Itinerary from Amboseli to the Masai Mara

Our 9-day Kenya safari route, park by park: arriving in Nairobi at 3 a.m., elephants in Amboseli, a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, rhinos at Lake Nakuru and five unforgettable days in the Masai Mara.

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Nobel Week Lights in Stockholm: A Magical Winter Light Festival

Explore mesmerizing light installations, join free guided tours, and immerse yourself in unique events during Nobel Week Lights 2023 in Stockholm. Discover the brilliance that transforms winter nights. For event details and more, dive into the luminous

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Christmas Market in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan: A Magical Guide

Experience the enchantment of Stockholm’s Christmas market in Gamla Stan. Discover Nordic crafts, festive treats, and family fun in the heart of the Old Town. Step into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights and cherished traditions. Your magical journey begins here.

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Pumpkin Patch Near Stockholm: Halloween Fun at Thorslunda

Explore an enchanting pumpkin patch near Stockholm, just 40 minutes away. Discover a wide variety of Halloween and decorative pumpkins in this memorable autumn adventure!

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Hot Air Balloon Ride in Sri Lanka: A Magical Sunrise Flight

My hot air balloon ride in Sri Lanka on New Year’s Day was a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise flight. Here’s what to expect, from the early start to the bird’s-eye views.

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