Hotel Verde Review It is not often that I am impressed by a hotel's green initiatives. A sign encouraging one to re-use ones towels is usually the extent of the initiative. Hotel Verde is unique in that it is the first hotel in Africa to be built with the environment in mind and offer guests carbon-neutral […]
How to plan an Italian trip Planning an Italian trip was more difficult than any of my other trips and much worse than I expected. And although I don’t normally use travel agents, this was one occasion where I thought that it would have saved me a lot of stress to use one. I had […]
I walked into the huge open-plan lobby of the Radisson Blu Gautrain and was immediately struck by its size – extending all the way from the Central One Restaurant on the one end to the bar at the other, with the reception area in–between. The public areas seemed to flow together harmoniously, welcoming me to […]
Emirates vs Qatar Airways I’ve flown on Emirates and Qatar Airways and spent long hours at both their airports on both legs of each journey - in the public areas not the private lounges. I decided to do a review of both airlines and their airports and compare Emirates vs Qatar Airways. Both are consistently […]
Looking for the best destinations in Finland ? Read on. Nestled within the heart of Scandinavia, Finland beckons travelers with its fascinating combination of natural wonders and cultural delights. This comprehensive guide unveils the pinnacle of a hundred destinations, permitting you to embark on an adventure through the various landscapes and cultural treasures that make […]
2014: My year in blogging This post has become an annual tradition for me and I love doing it as a personal record of my travels for the year. 2014 was a wonderful year for me in terms of travel. I got to tick off some major items on my bucket list for the first […]
Zebula Golf Estate and Spa Review Having heard much in praise of Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, my curiosity had been piqued. How does one please a group of people with diverse interests at one destination? Amongst our family alone, we have a golfer, spa and wildlife enthusiasts. When I finally got there and heard […]
The Magnum Pleasure Experience Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design your own ice-cream? It’s every child’s dream and I daresay many adults’ too. Now is your chance to do just that. The Magnum Pleasure pop-up store has been travelling all over the world since 2013, in celebration of Magnum’s 25th […]
Cruising with children - A child's perspective Today's post is a very special one because it was written - not by me - but by my two budding travel writers, my son and my daughter. These are their accounts of their cruising holiday. Read my account here. A Mediterranean Cruise holiday - By My Daughter (10) […]