News & Insights

lost hippo found.

Last spring I was in Tanzania with Micato Safaris and I couldn’t shake that “fish out of water” sensation that comes from being awestruck by the vastness of the Serengeti, rippling into forever the way it does. As our vehicle made its way toward this clearing we began to make out the scattered pride. The big cats looked profoundly irritated and doleful, as they had evidently just finished eating when this magnificent hippo galumphed onto the scene, a fish out of water if ever I’ve seen one. I instantly felt a connection.
Though my life has never been in danger, I recall a few near death experiences at a business meeting or industry conference. The age old cliché of thinking outside the box seems to be my metaphor for life.
Whether I’m swimming upstream with a new idea or disrupting my day to day routine, I find comfort in the uncomfortable. Though the moment of impact may seem like an eternity, there is no denying the risk/reward ratio is hard at work.
You will find comfort in knowing the plump, half-ton hippo barreled across the road directly behind our vehicle for a graceful but gutsy getaway!

More News & Insights

30 Years of Exceptional

San Jose, CA February 16, 2026  A message from our Founder, Lynda Baum What began as a vision rooted in trusted relationships…

CSI International and Hadler DMC Scandinavia Launch Strategic Partnership in Northern Europe

San Jose, CA  December 10, 2024 CSI International, CSI International, a leading provider of global destination management solutions, has formed a partnership…

CSI International and Event Partners Ireland Unveil Exclusive Partnership

San Jose, CA  January 19th 2024  CSI International, a global destination management solutions provider, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Event Partners Ireland…