“Watch for Kangaroos.” (For a backstory on the Crate&Kids series, click here!) Geelong is Victoria's second largest city, located on Corio Bay, and within a short drive to popular beaches on the Bellarine Peninsula. Although kangaroos aren't jumping down the street in Geelong, you can visit nature parks nearby to see them. Be aware, you … Continue reading G is for Geelong, Australia
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D is for Dakar, Senegal
"Spot Senegal's national tree the Baobab." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula Getting to Dakar: Originally, I thought I could combine my trip to Cairo with Senegal but there really isn't an easy … Continue reading D is for Dakar, Senegal
E is for Edinburgh, Scotland
"Climb the Hill at Edinburgh Castle." (For a backstory on the Land of Nod series, click here!) Daaaaaaaamn! That's a big hill. We will get to that in a moment. When I studied abroad in London, my friends and I were going to visit Scotland for two reasons. The first was to stalk Prince William … Continue reading E is for Edinburgh, Scotland