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# Where Giraffes Happen To Exist
- URL: https://feraltravel.co/where-giraffes-happen-to-exist/
- Published: 2026-06-10T14:00:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-10T14:00:13.000Z
- Author: Feral Travel
- Tags: Where To Travel

### The destinations that inspired me this week

There's something about being near the water that helps people slow down. I usually think about the ocean, but this article reminded me how much I'm probably missing out on. 

[Serene Shores: Top European Lakes for Ultimate Relaxation \[Journey Wonders\] ](https://www.journeywonders.com/serene-shores-top-european-lakes-for-ultimate-relaxation/?ref=feraltravel.co) 

The most memorable wildlife encounters happen when the animal doesn't care you're there. I still talk about seeing a giraffe walking through the outskirts of town in Zambia. It wasn't a safari or wildlife tour. It was just a giraffe casually existing where giraffes happen to exist.

[Wildlife Bucket List: 8 Encounters That Changed the Way We See the World \[Go World\] ](https://www.goworldtravel.com/wildlife-bucket-list/?ref=feraltravel.co) 

Travel doesn't always have to be about somewhere new. Sometimes the best destination is one you already know you'll enjoy. I enjoy visiting new countries, but I've also lost track of how many times I've been to Mexico. 

[Why the Canary Islands Are Europe’s Safest Escape in 2026 \[An Adventurous World\] ](https://www.anadventurousworld.com/canary-islands-safest-escape/?ref=feraltravel.co) 

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### Destination Tip

Hurricane season doesn't mean you have to skip the Caribbean. Places like Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad & Tobago, Cartagena, and Bocas del Toro sit outside the main hurricane belt. Sometimes the path to somewhere interesting starts with crossing somewhere else off the list.

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### Some more inspiration that felt worth passing along

- [Thailand or Vietnam for Your Next Trip? \[*Inside the Travel Lab*\]](https://www.insidethetravellab.com/thailand-or-vietnam/?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [The Cheapest Cities in Europe to Visit in 2026—and the Most Expensive \[*Frommer's*\]](https://www.frommers.com/tips/money-and-currency/the-cheapest-cities-in-europe-to-visit-in-2026-and-the-most-expensive/?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [Best holiday destinations in June \[*Which?*\]](https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/best-holiday-destinations-in-june-aOlpF3L7CuPC?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [13 of the best secret summer holiday destinations in Europe \[*Lonely Planet*\]](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/unexpected-european-summer-destinations?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [5 Stunning Canadian Train Trips Worth Planning a Summer Vacation Around \[*Condé Nast Traveler*\]](https://www.cntraveler.com/story/stunning-canadian-train-trips-worth-planning-a-summer-vacation-around?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [This new map shows all the sleeper services running across Europe in 2026 \[*Euronews*\]](https://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/love-night-trains-this-new-map-shows-all-the-sleeper-services-running-across-europe-in-202?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [The 12 Best Girls Trip Destinations for an Unforgettable Getaway \[*Going*\]](https://www.going.com/guides/best-destinations-girls-trip?ref=feraltravel.co)
- [The 10 Best Hot Springs in the United States \[*Fodor's*\]](https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/experiences/news/photos/best-hot-springs-in-the-united-states?ref=feraltravel.co)