Namaqua National Park Namaqua National Park may be best known for its annual explosion of bright carpets of wildflowers in spring, but that doesn’t mean that it has nothing to offer during the rest of the year. We spent two days in the national park in autumn and discovered that there was much more to […]
Mount Kilimanjaro guide Is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on your bucket list? Do you want to know what it feels like to stand at the top of Africa? Then this guide is for you! It will provide you with the information you need before making the trek up Africa's tallest mountain. Introduction to Mount Kilimanjaro The […]
Red Sands Country Lodge Review The Northern Cape is South Africa’s largest province, comprising over 30% of the country’s land. It was also the province we had explored the least. Besides The Big Hole of Kimberley, we hadn’t seen much of its attractions. In an effort to change that, we planned a Northern Cape road […]
A visit to Lindfield House I first heard about Lindfield House in 2017, when in a temporary bout of boredom, I went onto Tripadvisor and searched for “Things to Do Near Me”. I was surprised to find a Victorian house listed as one of the top attractions in Johannesburg, within 10 km from my house. […]
What you need to know about The Gautrain Firstly, I must apologise that this post is delayed – by over a decade. In my defence though, I didn’t have a blog then. I began writing around that time but it was for other websites. The Gautrain began operating in June 2010 just in time for […]
A visit to The Collectors Treasury in Johannesburg Do you love discovering hidden gems? Are you a collector of antiques and curiosities? Have you been searching for rare finds in Johannesburg? Have you dreamt about getting lost among thousands of books? If so, then you should head to The Collectors Treasury ! Housed in an […]
Best family-friendly things to do in Phuket I did a lot of research before I went to Phuket – as I always do before I travel – and it seemed as though people who’d been to Phuket were divided into two camps. Those who loved it and those - who didn’t. I wondered whether I […]
Namibia is unlike any other country I’ve been to before and I made a few mistakes when travelling there for the first time. However, I have learnt from the experience. Here are 12 tips for travelling to Namibia. There are 4 main aspects to consider when travelling to Namibia on a DIY trip: flights (if […]
7 Best Islands To Visit In The Caribbean The Caribbean is a once-in-a-lifetime holiday with picture-perfect beaches, hiking trails, cruise ships, all-inclusive resorts, and the famous Bahamas yacht charter. We've all heard of hidden spots that cater to celebrities, but have you ever thought about where some of these places are? This article will take […]