Preparing for a trip to Africa This is a guest post aimed at non-Africans. Most people have a preconceived notion of what Africa is like. Africa is the second largest continent and the second most populated continent in the world (second only to Asia.) Africa has issues like all other continents but Africa has beauty, […]
Which African country do you secretly want to explore? “If you only visit two continents in your lifetime, visit Africa twice." - R Elliot Have you ever wondered which African country you secretly want to explore? I’ve been to 10 African countries excluding South Africa and there are still so many that I want to explore. That’s the thing […]
Have an Unforgettable Adventure in Tanzania Tanzania is known for its landscapes, its wildlife, and its protected parks. It is a country that one must visit at least once in their lifetime because it is truly a life changing and unforgettable experience. From being home to some of the greatest wildlife that has fascinated and […]
Avani Lesotho Hotel Review Considering that Lesotho is just over four hours away from Johannesburg, it was rather lamentable that we hadn't visited our neighbour yet. In an effort to rectify this, we found ourselves arriving at the Avani Lesotho Hotel one evening. Lesotho is unique in that it is an independent sovereign country, completely […]
Misconceptions and Myths about Africa Debunked Africa should be on everyone's top five travel destinations bucket list, or at least their top ten - whether they have caught the travel bug or not. However, foreigners still have their reservations because they have heard some crazy stories about Africa. It is now time to separate the […]
Win a trip to Mauritius This competition is now closed. Is Mauritius on your bucket list? Would you like to win a trip to Mauritius valued at R75000? The prize includes seven nights' all inclusive accommodation at the 5-star Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa in Mauritius for two people, with return economy flights on Air […]
Travelling to Nigeria - Things to Remember If you want to visit a country where the locals have huge smiles on their faces, despite the issues that they face on a day to day basis, Nigeria is the country for you. Although the country has faced its fair share of economic and political issues, the country […]
Things to do in Gaborone I'd never been to Botswana before. Neither had I crossed a South African border by road before. The Madikwe Game Reserve was next to the Botswana border so it made sense to pay a short visit to Gaborone while I was in the vicinity. I would have loved to visit […]
Highlights of Morocco Morocco is one of the most fascinating African countries we've ever been to. There is so much to see there that it is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination every year. Travellers often combine it with a trip to Spain because the two countries are separated only by the Strait of Gibraltar. […]