South Africa Holiday Inspiration South Africa has recently been named the world’s greatest holiday destination by a poll of over 30 000 readers of the renowned UK-based The Telegraph in the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards. This shouldn’t really be a surprise. While we do have our shortcomings, our beautiful country certainly does have a lot […]
Meet Noraly Schoenmaker from Itchy Boots I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today I would like to introduce you to Noraly Schoenmaker , a Dutch travel blogger. She blogs at Itchy Boots . I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales” , […]
Are you looking for the best things to do in Maputo? See my recommendations below. Maputo is one of the most vibrant cities in Africa, and the capital city and economic hub of Mozambique, which borders South Africa. Founded in the 18th century, it became the capital of Portuguese East Africa in the early 20th […]
Thaba Eco Hotel Review aka Thaba Ya Batswana During the run-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, long before the official on-field battles for the Cup began, two prominent teams were engaged in another sort of battle. Mexico and Portugal were both fighting for the privilege of staying at Thaba Eco Hotel (previously known as […]
Explore London with The Original London Sightseeing Tour If you’ve been following my blog, you would know that the hop-on hop-off bus is one of my favourite ways to explore a new city, especially when I have limited time there. When I visited the United Kingdom, my family and I chose to explore London with The […]
Myths about Mauritius dispelled I don’t know about you but I had many misconceptions about Mauritius before I went there – mainly because of the myths and misconceptions spread by others who had not even been there themselves. After going there, these misconceptions have been cleared up. Here are 10 myths about Mauritius dispelled 1. […]
The Best things to do in Zanzibar Zanzibar…the name conjures up images of turquoise waters and endless palm-fringed beaches. In recent years, it has become an attractive alternative to other island destinations, especially to South Africans, due to its relative proximity and affordability. An archipelago off the East coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is made up […]
The President Hotel Review For over 250 years, the location of the current President Hotel has been a coveted one. In the 18th century, it was the site of the Society House, a recreational retreat in Cape Town where the rich and elite of the day would travel to be seen. After several ownership changes […]
How to Prepare For a Couple's Trip to South Africa South Africa is one of the most sought-after destinations to travel to for couples. The country is filled with unique attractions and fascinating culture. There is never a lack of things to do and see, which makes it an ideal place to enjoy time with […]