Category: Travel Tips

20 Essential Packing Tips Every Traveller Should Know

Essential packing tips Packing for a trip can be a daunting task, especially if you are travelling for an extended period of time or visiting multiple destinations. However, with a bit of planning and preparation, you can ensure that you have all the essentials for a comfortable and memorable journey. As a frequent traveller, I […]

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How to plan an international trip – DIY for beginners

How to plan an international trip yourself These days, booking a trip yourself has become infinitely easier with the Internet. However, people often say that they prefer to use travel agents because they are afraid to plan a trip themselves – afraid of doing something wrong, afraid of booking the wrong flights, afraid of booking […]

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50+ best things to do in Cape Town

Looking for 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 to visit […]

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How to apply for a passport online - an easy guide

An easy guide on how to apply for a South African passport online Scroll down for information on how to apply for an ID online  How to apply for a South African passport online South Africans can apply for a passport online , and renew their expired passports online too. Here is my detailed guide […]

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7 Best Islands To Visit In The Caribbean

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 […]

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6 Transport Tips You Should Follow When Visiting Africa for a Holiday

6 Transport Tips You Should Follow When Visiting Africa for a Holiday Africa is a beautiful and diverse continent, home to some of the most incredible wildlife in the world. If you're planning on visiting Africa for a holiday, it's essential to be aware of the different transport options available to you. This blog post […]

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Tips for Traveling to Nigeria

Tips for Traveling to Nigeria Nigeria isn’t considered to be a popular destination for most tourists. However, it’s one that you should visit and once you do, you’ll fall in love with its people, culture, and nature. Traveling to this part of Africa is less safe than most tourists are used to and some precautions […]

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The South African eVisa – what you need to know

The South African eVisa – what you need to know Often referred to as a world in one country, South Africa is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. It has evolved into a major holiday destination for international travellers thanks to its natural beauty, exciting wildlife safaris, historic attractions, adrenalin […]

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Travel In Luxury Without Breaking The Bank

Travel In Luxury Without Breaking The Bank: 7 Clever Tips Everyone is desperate to get out and travel after the long periods of lockdown and all the social distancing during the pandemic. However, as so many people have lost their jobs and businesses have gone under, most people also have restricted budgets and no one […]

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How To Become A Travel Blogger

How To Become A Travel Blogger Twenty years ago, travel blogging as a professional career was probably unheard of. These days, it sounds like a dream job. There are tons of travel bloggers, travelling around the world, writing about it and making money from it. However, it isn't as easy as it looks.  There is […]

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Start a Travel Budget Today with These 5 Tips

Start a Travel Budget Today with These Tips There can be no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most impactful events of our generation. Suddenly, so many aspects of our lives ground to halt. The arrival of the coronavirus forced us all to change how we shopped, went to work, spent […]

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25 Tips for Travelling with Children

If you are travelling with children, it can be challenging to say the least. Constant moaning, bickering siblings, and motion sickness are just some of the problems parents have to contend with. I've been travelling with mine from the time they were babies. It's easier now that they're older but it wasn't always easy. And we’ve learnt […]

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Flying during Covid times – Local flight experience

Flying during Covid times – A local flight experience It had been a year since we were last on a plane . We had flown to Cape Town in March 2020 but our trip had ended abruptly when the president announced the very first lockdown and we had to rush home by car because flights […]

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9 Unique Things to do in the Garden Route

Things to do in the Garden Route The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s most picturesque areas. It makes an amazing road trip and holiday destination– for the whole family. Sandwiched between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains on the one side, and the Indian Ocean on the other, the route snakes along a narrow […]

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What to expect when you go on a safari

What to expect when you go on a safari Going on safari is an incredible experience, one that I personally cannot get enough of. The more I go, the more I want to go. It is also unlike any other holiday you may have been on and it is therefore helpful to know what to […]

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