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9 Best Things To See Between Baku and Sheki

Looking for the best things to see between Baku and Sheki? Read on... Azerbaijan’s route between Baku and Sheki is a corridor of ancient cities, scenic landscapes, and cultural treasures. There are so many sights to see along the way that we opted for a private driver to take us to Sheki, stopping at all […]

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aha Alpine Heath Hotel & Conference Centre – A Charming Mountain Retreat In The Drakensberg

aha Alpine Heath Hotel & Conference Centre Review We’ve been fortunate to visit some wonderful places all over South Africa but there aren’t many that we’ve returned to as often as Alpine Heath.  Located in The Northern Drakensberg, the mountain village opened in 1996 and is home to 100 deluxe 3-bedroomed chalets. It is easily […]

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The Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape – A Family Holiday Resort on the KZN South Coast

The Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape Review The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, often referred to as the “Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom,” is a stretch of picturesque coastline known for its golden beaches, warm climate, and lush landscapes. Just 60 kilometres from Durban, Scottburgh is one of the most popular holiday towns on the South Coast, and […]

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Things to do in Kuala Lumpur

Things to do in Kuala Lumpur We spent the first few days of our Malaysia trip in Kuala Lumpur, and our last two days too. We saw the main tourist attractions by taking the city’s only Hop-On Hop-off bus tour (or HoHo bus as I like to call it). We also used the Monorail and […]

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7 Best Things To Do In Sheki, Azerbaijan

Looking for the best things to do in Sheki?  See my recommendations below. When researching places to visit in Azerbaijan, Sheki came up frequently. So we added two nights there to our itinerary, especially since it was en route to the Georgia land border which we were planning to cross. Situated in the foothills of […]

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13 Best Things to Do In The Drakensberg

Looking for the best things to do in the Drakensberg ? See my recommendations below. The uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is a treasure trove of natural beauty, adventure, and culture. Stretching over 1,000 kilometres from the Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga, this UNESCO World Heritage site has some of the most dramatic landscapes in Africa, from towering peaks […]

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7 Ways Travelling Improves Your Mental Health

How Travelling Improves Your Mental Health: Why Exploring the World is Good for Your Mind In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Between work pressures, family responsibilities, and societal expectations, many of us experience stress and anxiety that can have a negative impact on […]

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25 Best Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan

Are you planning a visit to Azerbaijan and looking for the best things to do in Baku ? See my recommendations below. Azerbaijan was not at the top of our bucket list. However, due to last-minute planning on our side and complicated visas for other destinations, it ended up being a relatively easy, spontaneous trip, […]

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Le Meridien Ile Maurice - A Tropical Escape

Le Meridien Ile Maurice Review When we discovered that our African cruise would be leaving from Mauritius, we looked forward to visiting the island again. We planned to spend 2 nights at Le Meridien Ile Maurice before we embarked on the cruise. Then a cyclone hit Mauritius, and we made a reluctant decision to postpone […]

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