22 Beautiful mosques around the world "Prayer clears the mist and brings back peace to the soul." Rumi When travelling, religious sanctuaries become more than a place to pray. They provide one with a tranquil escape from the city, and an opportunity to meet locals and witness their culture. I decided to compile a list […]
Are you looking for the best weekend getaways in Gauteng? Then you've come to the right place. I've lived in Gauteng for most of my life and here are my recommendations. A weekend escape from the city always sounds tempting but a long drive to get there usually isn’t as appealing. If you live in […]
Are you looking for the best things to do in Maputo? See my recommendations below. Maputo is one of the most vibrant cities in Africa, and the capital city and economic hub of Mozambique, which borders South Africa. Founded in the 18th century, it became the capital of Portuguese East Africa in the early 20th […]
Thaba Eco Hotel Review aka Thaba Ya Batswana During the run-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, long before the official on-field battles for the Cup began, two prominent teams were engaged in another sort of battle. Mexico and Portugal were both fighting for the privilege of staying at Thaba Eco Hotel (previously known as […]
If you're planning a trip to the Cape West Coast and wondering what the best Cape West Coast Towns to visit are, see my recommendations below. The Cape West Coast is a beautiful stretch of coastline in the Western Cape province extending from Yzerfontein in the South to Strandfontein in the North. There are so […]
Explore London with The Original London Sightseeing Tour If you’ve been following my blog, you would know that the hop-on hop-off bus is one of my favourite ways to explore a new city, especially when I have limited time there. When I visited the United Kingdom, my family and I chose to explore London with The […]
Myths about Mauritius dispelled I don’t know about you but I had many misconceptions about Mauritius before I went there – mainly because of the myths and misconceptions spread by others who had not even been there themselves. After going there, these misconceptions have been cleared up. Here are 10 myths about Mauritius dispelled 1. […]
The Best things to do in Zanzibar Zanzibar…the name conjures up images of turquoise waters and endless palm-fringed beaches. In recent years, it has become an attractive alternative to other island destinations, especially to South Africans, due to its relative proximity and affordability. An archipelago off the East coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is made up […]
The President Hotel Review For over 250 years, the location of the current President Hotel has been a coveted one. In the 18th century, it was the site of the Society House, a recreational retreat in Cape Town where the rich and elite of the day would travel to be seen. After several ownership changes […]