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oundup of my favorite things this week… follow it, don’t judge it

Safari. Shamwari Game Reserve.

The guestbook at the 49,000-acre Shamwari Game Reserve boasts a review from Brad Pitt: “The people are as fantastic as the animals majestic. Enjoyed the food chain. Many thanks.” Celebrity clients aside, Shamwari is famous for being one of South Africa’s most successful private conservation initiatives, a shining example of how responsible tourism can make a difference. This combination of romantic eco-tourism and conservation is what makes a Shamwari stay so special. Booking into one of the five-star lodges feels positively philanthropic. After all, if you’re going to invest in a safari, why not help out a feline friend or pachyderm family in the process?

Do yourself (and someone else) a favor and head to Shamwari with Jetsetter.com

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! What makes for an epic adventure? Well, you need a spectacular location, thrilling activities and, of course, just enough danger to make it a challenge. But at the end of a tiresome day, who doesn’t want to throw down their helmet in a private helicopter?

Here are 12 Epic Outdoor Adventures to get your heart pounding
Which one would you choose? Let’s debate….. 

Explore the Maoi Statues on Easter Island.

There are roads less traveled, and then there are places so pristine there’s barely a road at all. Equidistant from Santiago, Chile, and Papeete, Tahiti, Rapa Nui, commonly known as Easter Island, is the most remote island on the planet. During the low season, flights land only once a week, and it’s such an event the local children line up at the airport fence to wave at visitors. Explora’s 30-room Posada de Mike Rapu offers subtle eco-luxury that’s a dramatic contrast to the virtually untouched landscape, which is populated by bands of wild horses and the haunting Moai statues that fascinated Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl.

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@StayAdventurous:

RT @FIFAWorldCupTM RT @AkiAnastasiou: United We Shall Stand, NEVER have I seen scenes like this as a South African

Let the games begin. 

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The Roman Ruins of Timgad in Batna, Algeria

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Zambia. Walking Safari. 11:54 AM (EST)
#africa. #elephant