Vacaciones? Serengeti, Tanzania

Why Did You Go? Call it the mother/daughter version of 'The Bucket List' and to experience Africa's wildlife up close and in person vs. on the Discovery Channel!

What Should I Not Miss? The annual migration of thousands of wildebeast from Kenya to the Serengeti and the interplay (and preying) of animals involved in this movement.

What Should I Skip Out On? Weighing yourself down by packing too much, a backpack is enough. You're gauranteed dirt, dust & sweat! So just deal with it, the locals do!

What's The Coolest Souvenier You Brought Back? A designer bag by Doreen Mashika (http://www.doreenmashika.com/), luxury Italian leathers mixed with local, tribal and eco-friendly fabrics. African style couture!

What Should I Splurge On? A meal at the Arusha Coffee Lodge Resort. Dine amongst the plantations indulging in far from home delights like coffee grind glazed steak.

What Should You Absolutely Pack? A cheat sheet for the musical and bouncy Swahili language. Locals speak English well but a friendly "Jambo Rafiki" (hello friend) gaurantees a wide smile in return

Photo: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania