Episode Number: 58

Guest

Vanessa Gordon – Founder & CEO, East End Taste

Episode Summary

• Vanessa Gordon shares her recent travel journey through Uganda and what led her to accept the invitation.
• First impressions of Uganda, including safety, infrastructure, and everyday life in Kampala.
• Honest reflections on chimpanzee trekking, fear responses, and personal limits in the wild.
• The emotional and transformative impact of gorilla trekking in Uganda.
• Staying at safari lodges across Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, and Kibale regions.
• How travel through Uganda reshaped Vanessa’s perspective on simplicity, excess, and personal growth.

Guest Information

Vanessa Gordon
Founder & CEO of East End Taste
A culinary travel and lifestyle media and event planning company 

https://www.eastendtaste.com https://www.vanessapgordon.com

Key Takeaways

• Uganda offers a deeply meaningful safari experience that goes far beyond wildlife sightings.
• Gorilla trekking and community visits can create lasting emotional and personal impact.
• Travelling at a slower pace allows space for reflection, connection, and perspective.

Contact Information

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Blog Post

https://www.wildsunsets.travel/uganda-safari-experience/

A few years from now, you will not remember how much it cost you, but you will always remember the memories you made. Keep Travelling.