The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s most picturesque areas. It makes an amazing road trip an

Millions of years ago, long before Mount Everest was formed, the Magaliesberg mountains were created

Port Elizabeth (PE) is a beautiful city on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Part of the Nelson Mandel

I started the “Travellers’ Tales” section in 2016.  This post marks my 100th interview.

Port Elizabeth has much going in its favour. The friendly city on the Sunshine Coast is located on t

In July 1869, Arndt Leonard Thesen, a timber merchant from Norway, left his home with his wife and n

Long walks on golden beaches, year-round sunshine, the scent of the ocean breeze in your nostrils an

Cape Town, also known as South Africa’s Mother City, is consistently listed amongst the best citie

Stop anyone with a wet suit anywhere in the world and ask them where the number one surf spot in Sou

“Use every second of the night to dream about all that you want to achieve in life and use every s

As dusk gave way to darkness, we hurtled across the rough terrain in our Land Cruiser in search of t

9 days, 4 countries, and umpteen experiences - many outside my comfort zone. I was enchanted by the

“You cannot leave Africa,” Africa said. “It is always with you, there inside your head. Our

Johannesburg – South Africa’s biggest city and commercial epicentre. Also known as Jozi, Joburg,

For me the biggest hindrance to travelling more - besides my children’s schooling – is how expen

These days, booking a trip yourself has become infinitely easier with the Internet. However, people

South Africa is a beautiful country with so much to see and so many places to explore. Here are 30

"No one can imagine the beauty of the view from anything witnessed in England. It had never been see

As the sun began descending on to the horizon, the impalas and the baboons began streaming onto the

Being the safari addict that I am, Chobe National Park had been on my bucket list for a long time. A

The Rand Show has been a part of Johannesburg ever since I can remember. My earliest memory of the s

A stay at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort and its sister hotel, The Royal Livingstone, provides a gr

Are you planning to go on a holiday soon? Whether you’ll be jetting off to a faraway destination o

Dubai is one of the most visited cities on earth, famous for its man-made islands, huge skyscrapers

My earliest travel memory, apart from a safari in Kruger National Park, was when I was seven years o

If you’ve ever dreamt about getting lost among thousands of books, then The Collectors Treasury wo

The picturesque Kwazulu Natal countryside is a region steeped in history. The Zulus, the Boers and t

Mpumalanga is one of my favourite provinces in South Africa. Meaning "the place where the sun rises"

Namibia is unlike any other country I’ve been to before and I made a few mistakes when travelling

Can you name the New Seven Wonders of the World ? Unless you are an avid traveller…or obsessed wit

For updates on the How to apply for a passport online process, be sure to enter your email address h

Often referred to as the Playground of the Emirates, the vibrant Yas Island is a man-made destinatio

Going on safari is an incredible experience, one that I personally cannot get enough of. The more I

Turkey is a magical country with an abundance of historical sites, natural wonders, stunning archite

Buenos Aires is often called the “Paris of South America,” for its stunning architecture, cosmo

On 11 July 1963, a group of anti-apartheid activists were having a crucial meeting in a little cotta

2018 seems to have flown by in a flash. It seems like not too long ago that I was recovering from �

If you are travelling with children, it can be challenging to say the least. Constant moaning, bicke

Dubrovnik was the first port of call on our Mediterranean cruise  . I must confess that I didn't kn

After a blistering hot spell, the cold front arrived as we checked in to Brahman Hills . However, ap

Situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, forests and lakes, and home to great sporting and ente

Imagine arriving at an airport and trying to explain to a taxi driver where to go to in a language y

Several years ago I was on a cruise in the Caribbean Seas. While having fun at sea one day we heard

The welcome letter at The Nest Hotel hinted that we may return home with a few kilograms to shed. Th

A few years ago there was a Tsogo Sun advertisement on television, where a man arrives at his hotel

I receive a lot of invitations to events, but since it takes time and effort to attend, I have to be

If your children love to fidget / experiment , are budding scientists or struggling with science, th

As a child I was a voracious bookworm. I frequented libraries and bookshops and devoured mysteries a

Several years ago, I spent a few days in Cairo with my family en route from the Middle East. It was

I stopped on the mountain trail and inhaled the intoxicating fresh air. The rest of my family were f

The hippos began stirring. The small one rose first. Some of the others followed, while the others r

“He who would travel happily must travel light.” - Antoine de St. Exupery, author of The Little

When researching things to do in Foz Do Iguacu, I discovered that visiting Ciudad Del Este , the s

Colonia del Sacramento is a delightful old town in Uruguay with a cobbled historic quarter and colon

In the heart of the trendy suburb of Rosebank, adjoining one of Johannesburg’s largest shopping pr

During my trip to South America, I spent 3 nights in Buenos Aires. On the first evening that we arri

If you're the type of person who is attracted to places big on space and low on crowds, then Namibia

A safari holiday is certainly one of the most unique vacation options available, and when it comes t

North-east of Swakopmund in Namibia, in the Southern Damaraland, you will find a group of mountain

Airbnb was founded in 2008. Its popularity has been snowballing over the years since then.  However

Kenya has a lot to boast about. Incredible wildlife, spectacular landscapes, a warm, tropical coastl

When it comes to hotels, it is often said that location is everything. However if the hotel also off

Etosha is the oldest national park in Namibia, and one of the largest national parks in Africa. What

Why does man destroy that which he does not understand? When we destroy in ignorance, we reap the un

There is something special about Africa that touches the soul. Its alluring combination of scenery,

Some History On 5 July 1905, master hairdresser Paul Miersch announced to his valued customers that

We drove through the barren Namibian desert roads and endless horizons, following the directions pro

The Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden is not something one would expect to see in the greater Johannesb

If you ever doubted that Johannesburg was an urban forest, then you should look at it from the Four

I was recently invited to the launch of Gold Reef City’s new ride -The High Flying Maverick along

On our final morning in Abu Dhabi, we set off on a city tour with Arabian Adventures. Unfortunately

The Garden City of Al Ain may not be as popular with international tourists as the glamorous, glitzy

The competition has ended. The winner is Edna Coetzee. Congratulations, Edna! We live in a wonderfu

We were on the upper level of Neptune Tower, a Mayan-temple styled tower housing a multitude of thri

When in the United Arab Emirates, a desert safari is something that must be experienced. We did it w

“Let your soul be sated with the unique beauty of this landscape, that although you search the wor

While doing research on Brazil and Argentina, the Iguacu Falls (also spelt Iguazu Falls and Iguassu

One of the best breakfasts I've ever had on my travels was at the Shangri La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur,

A few years ago, an acquaintance and I were talking about our travels. She had been telling me about

I love staying in hotels but there are times when one gets bored of the same vanilla styling. That�

Nature is powerful, awe-striking…and humbling. Coming face-to-face with the Iguassu Falls is certa

There was a time when Dubai was viewed as a mere springboard to other destinations, but not anymore.

2019 Update: This hotel has been re-branded to V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton.Althoug

Dubai is one of the world's most vibrant tourist destinations and one of the fastest growing cities

When researching things to do in Abu Dhabi, there are a few landmarks that are regularly mentioned.

Another year has come to an end. I like doing these year-end reviews because it's a brief summary of

“I woke up and, in Rio’s fall, the sea, the sky, the sun and mountain were fighting over which o

 21 days2 continents5 countries9 cities6 flights10 hotels3000 photo

One of the things I love about what I do is discovering hidden gems. The uber-chic Moledi Gorge is o

It had been an eventful final game drive on our last morning in Welgevonden Game Reserve, even thoug

For Africa infects the soul And sets ones senses free Its special gifts – sight, sound and sme

In between visiting Morukuru Owner’s Family House in the North-West Province and Mhondoro Game Lod

I recently joined a group of frequent travelers in an online discussion about our worst travelling e

“If you only visit two continents in your lifetime, visit Africa twice." - R ElliotHave yo

KwaZulu Natal is one of South Africa’s most beautiful provinces and one of its most popular touris

Thailand, and especially Bangkok, is famous for its street food. For the second year running, CNN na

School holidays were coming up, and as that is normally the only time we get to travel out of Gauten

Durban is a wonderful coastal city in South Africa with so much to see and do – whether you live t

Twenty years ago, travel blogging as a professional career was probably unheard of. These days, it s

"Mpumalanga" is one of South Africa's most beautiful provinces, with magnificent natural beauty and

A weekend away is always a pleasant prospect to look forward to and when the destination happens to

"The Free State landscape gladdens my heart, no matter what my mood. When I am here I feel that noth

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island. Also known as the “Pearl of the Andaman”, it is shaped li

I had heard much about the five-star De Hoek Country Hotel before I went there so, needless to say,

Florida is the southeasternmost state in the United States and one of the nation's largest states. I

Bangkok is a vibrant, bustling, multi-faceted city, and a vast, sprawling metropolis, home to modern

Clarens…aptly named the Jewel of the Free State. It had been ten years since I was last there and

Considering that Lesotho is just over four hours away from Johannesburg, it was rather lamentable th

A journey to forty-one different destinations. I thought that it was a rather apt way to describe th

On 9 May 2017, there was a major announcement at Maropeng. The scientists who were behind the ground

If you’re planning a holiday road trip away from the congested city highways, why not head to the

One of the things that I just had to do when visiting Phuket was go on a day trip to Phang Nga Bay 

Africa should be on everyone's top five travel destinations bucket list, or at least their top ten -

Have you ever enjoyed a travel article and wished that you could use it as a guide when travelling?

Jo’burg never ceases to amaze me. Just when you start feeling claustrophobic from the buildings, t

Deep in the lush bushveld of Welgevonden Game Reserve, perched at the edge of a spectacular gorge, a

A Layover at Beijing Airport When I initially discovered that the return leg of my flight from Phuk

I first heard about Lindfield House, when in a temporary bout of boredom, I went onto the Tripadviso

I did a lot of research before I went to Phuket – as I always do before I travel – and it seemed

In the historic and cultural heart of Cape Town, across the beautiful Company's Gardens, are two adj

Phuket is world famous for its beautiful beaches and tropical beach resorts but when travelling ther

“Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn't mean to take.” -Angela N. B

Our introduction to Bangkok was a gentle one. Following a long journey from Johannesburg via Beijing

We heard the leopard call. It was a distinctive sound not unlike that of wood being sawn. He was mar

Bangkok is a vibrant, bustling city, and a vast, sprawling metropolis. It has an infectious energy t

A Disney vacation is on almost every family's wishlist. But Walt Disney World can be quite overwhel

Although our visit to Venice coincided with George Clooney’s much-hyped wedding there, we didn't g

Durban is one of South Africa’s most popular and family-friendly holiday destinations – and with

Ok, maybe hate is too strong a word but here are 15 things that really irk me about hotels. Don’t

It is easy to think about what you still want to achieve but sometimes it's important to look back o

Updated travel requirements for minors In a move to streamline the process of travelling with minor

There are 196 countries in the world. I’ve been to 40 (2018 update:45). I guess I still have quit

On my trip to the Kwazulu Natal South Coast, I came across pamphlets for a Beaver Creek Coffee Estat

South Africa is a great country for family holidays. There is so much to do with kids and extended f

It is said that construction on Kwa Maritane began centuries ago...The lodge is built on the slopes

American Tourister took over as my main brand of luggage carrier when they gifted me with a set of t

Penang is one of Malaysia’s most visited tourist destinations and my favourite city in Malaysia to

Given a choice of vacation destinations and activities, my children would choose to go to the beach,

I’ve been using Travelstart South Africa for years to find cheap flights for my travels and I’ve

Did you know that……the Olympic Games were named after the ancient Greek city of Olym

Dusk was descending as we entered the Tala Collection Private Game Reserve gates. We had driven a sh

"If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul." Alphonse de Lamar

As we ascended the steep rocky cliff, our game ranger Simon advised us to hold on tight to our vehic

I visited the Nelson Mandela Capture Site just outside Howick for the first time on the way back to

I was tagged by the lovely Loren from www.minkys.co.za in the wanderlust tag. Being a travel addict

Retail therapy and five-star luxury – what more could a girl ask for?I was recently invited to

London is a family-friendly city with loads of things to do with kids. My kids are aged 10 and 11 an

“Here you leave today- and visit the worlds of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” – Walt Disn

Caution: This post is about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter . It contains a lot of Harry Potter

Once upon a time, high up within the Mpumalanga mountains, highwaymen would steal gold from passing

There are few experiences more exhilarating than driving through the African bushveld, on an open La

Beggars are an unfortunate reality of many third world countries, and some first-world countries too

When the city starts becoming claustrophobic, then you know it’s time to make your way to nature f

Imagine sleeping under a diamond-studded black blanket, with the sky being the blanket and the sta

The US visas were relatively easy to obtain. Then it was time to apply for the UK visas for the whol

It took me a full year to recover from the Schengen visa application, before I could muster up the c

This is the best of the North-West Province. From food and accommodation to entertainment and activi

Florence is often called the best city in the world. It was ranked top of the list in the Conde Nast

I had been avoiding Europe for a while. But when Italy and a Mediterranean cruise beckoned, I couldn

Whenever I travel to a foreign country, something I always enjoy doing is taking a hop-on hop-off bu

I stood at the top of the cliff on the edge of the island and inhaled the salty air of the Aegean Se

There are many theories about the origins of the bright colours but the most popular one seems t

It is difficult to choose just 10 things to do in Venice. From my last whirlwind visit to Venice ab

A pair of crocodiles chased each other as a fish eagle looked on. Ducks quacked around the waterhole

As a frequent traveler, I often get asked for travel tips and hacks. Here are some of my favourite o

Take a malaria-free Big Five game reserve in the Waterberg region, and add on a signature golf cours

It is not often that I am impressed by a hotel's green initiatives. A sign encouraging one to re-use

The panoramic route to the hotel was just a prelude to the luxurious haven awaiting us. It was quite

Having heard much in praise of Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, my curiosity had been piqued. How does on

I stood on the top deck of my floating “hotel”, the Splendour of the Seas , and savoured the br

“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affa

If you are a golfer, or married to one as I am, then you may know that Fancourt is a golfer’s para

There are theme parks all over the world although not many in South Africa. But how many theme parks

Blaring horns, thick smog in the air, an incessant screeching of car tyres, the scent of marigold fl

The Great Wall of China should be renamed The Great Walk of China. My Fitbit (step counter) register

From across the sea, the enchanting island of Zanzibar beckoned to us. The stunning view of endless

We left Nairobi on a rainy Sunday morning at 9am and drove through the Great Rift Valley, through th

Before we decide on which are the prime spots in Africa to see the big cats in their natural habitat

I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk ab

I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk ab

I am pleased to announce that I am now a member of the editorial team & a VIP Brand Ambassador f

I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk ab

I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk abou

Often, those wishing for a vacation dream of crystal clear sea, white sand beaches, and delicious fr

China is an astonishing country to explore – deservedly floating near the top of every globetrotte

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, the second-most populous state in Australia. The local inhabit

“I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains o

Kuwait is gradually climbing up the ranks in the popularity charts of hot travel destinations in the