How to Pack Clothing for Long Trips Across Africa Travelling across Africa often means experiencing a wide range of climates and environments in a single trip. A journey might include warm coastal cities, dry savannah landscapes, cool mountain regions, and bustling urban centers. Packing clothing for such variety requires a flexible strategy. The goal is […]
Is this beautiful country on your bucket list? See my tips on how to plan a trip to Vietnam. Vietnam stretches nearly 1,650 kilometres from top to bottom, packed with ancient pagodas, colonial-era architecture, terraced rice paddies, and a spectacular coastline. Planning a trip here is genuinely worth it — but it requires a little […]
Looking for the best family-friendly things to do in Cape Town? Read on... Cape Town, also known as South Africa’s Mother City, is consistently listed amongst the best cities in the world. It is endowed with abundant natural beauty, umpteen opportunities for adventure, world-class shopping, delicious food, and captivating history. There are so many places […]
Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha Review My first visit to Qatar was in 2011. When I returned in 2025, I was amazed by just how much the country had changed over the years. The skyline had evolved dramatically, transforming from a modest cluster of buildings into a futuristic cityscape of glass, steel and ambition. Doha […]
Looking for things to do in Johannesburg by a local ? Read on... Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city and commercial epicentre. Also known as Jozi, Joburg, or Egoli (City of Gold in Zulu), it began as a gold-mining settlement in the 19th century. There is more to this cosmopolitan city than shopping. If you […]
15 Best Photography & Instagram Spots in Dubai Dubai is not just a city; it’s a meticulously designed visual experience. From the parametric curves of neo-futuristic architecture to the stark, minimal lines of the Arabian desert, the emirate offers a canvas unlike any other. However, capturing the true essence of Dubai requires more than just […]
The second largest province in South Africa by area, and the third largest by population, the Eastern Cape is an unsung treasure with an abundance of things to do, as well as a great destination for a road trip. We especially love the nature, wildlife and beaches there. Here are some of the best things […]
8 Things to do in the Northern Cape … and some thoughts about the province The Northern Cape is South Africa’s largest province making up over 30% of the country’s land. It was also the province we had spent the least time exploring, mainly because it seemed too far from Johannesburg. Besides Kimberley and Colesberg, […]
There are many more things to do in KwaZulu Natal besides visit Durban. Read on for ideas on the best places to visit in this beautiful province. KwaZulu Natal is one of South Africa’s most beautiful provinces and one of its most popular tourist destinations. It is a spectacular, multi-cultural, subtropical region flanked by the warm […]