Want to know to plan an international trip yourself? See my tips here... These days, so many travel agencies seem to be closing down while leaving customers out of pocket. The good news is booking a trip yourself has become infinitely easier with the Internet. However, people often say that they prefer to use travel […]
London is a family-friendly city with loads of things to do with kids. This is what my kids enjoyed on their first visit to London - in random order. However, if you don't have kids with you, then you will still enjoy them. 9 Best things to do in London with kids (or without) 1. […]
Wondering how to see Lisbon in one day or what the 10 best things to do in Lisbon are? Read my recommendations below. Lisbon was not on our initial Spain and Portugal plan, however since it was en route from Seville to Porto, from where we would fly out to Dubai, we decided to include […]
Top 10 things to do in Venice It is difficult to choose just 10 things to do in Venice. From my last whirlwind visit to Venice about 18 years ago, I just remember being serenaded with “Sole Mio” on a gondola ride through the canals and posing for old-fashioned non-digital photos in St Mark’s Square. This […]
The best things to do in Granada “If there were a beauty contest lining up all the towns and cities of Spain, Granada would surely be declared the fairest of them all – it’s a heart-stealer.” The Cities Book - Lonely Planet Named after the ambrosial pomegranate, Granada is an enchanting city with a fascinating […]
A day on Reunion Island Reunion Island is a small 2500 m2 island in the Indian Ocean, a tropical paradise known for its lush rainforests, rugged volcanic terrain, and exquisite beaches. Although it is located in the continent of Africa, it is a department of France and is therefore controlled by the French government. Approximately […]
Looking for the best things to do in Bratislava on your first visit, read on... Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a city teeming with history, architectural beauties, and cultural experiences. Though it may be smaller in size compared to other European capitals, its charm is undeniable. We visited Bratislava by train from Vienna, en […]
An easy guide on how to apply for a passport online in South Africa 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 […]
Sustainability in 2026 and beyond “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” Robert Swan The statistics are mind-boggling: In 2016, the world’s’ cities generated over 2 billion tonnes of solid waste, amounting to a footprint of 0.74 kilograms per person per day. This is only expected to increase. […]