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Win a 5-star safari for 2 at Tau Game Lodge

Win a 5-star safari for 2 nights for 2 people sharing at Tau Game Lodge worth R25,740. This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Abu-Bakr Nadat on winning this amazing prize! About Tau Game Lodge Tau Game Lodge is a family-friendly, five-star safari lodge in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s top […]

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Family time at Sunwing Resort Kamala Beach

Sunwing Resort Kamala Beach Review Phuket is world famous for its beautiful beaches and tropical beach resorts but when travelling there for the first time, choosing the perfect area to stay in can be a bit of a dilemma. Travelling with kids makes the correct decision even more imperative. After a lengthy research process, I […]

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St Lucia South Africa - Where to stay

Where to stay in St Lucia South Africa Miracle and wonder…this is what iSimangaliso translates to in isiZulu.  These words appropriately describe the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage site, which was previously known as the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Spanning 332 000 hectares, along 220km of coastline, the park also holds the honour […]

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2020 – My year in review

My 2020 year in review To borrow the words of Queen Elizabeth II, 2020 was an annus horribilis for the world. The kind of year we don't ever want to see again. The year began innocently enough. After a busy year in 2019, we spent the first few days of January 2020 “recovering” from the high […]

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7 Things to Do in Phoenix , Arizona

7 Things to do in Phoenix , Arizona Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the sixth largest city in North America. The city is known for its dry, sunny weather, desert landscape, and rich history and attracts visitors year round and makes it a great destination for any trip. It is named after the […]

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The Houghton Hotel – Luxury Spa, Wellness and Golf Retreat

The Houghton Hotel Review It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for luxury accommodation and our latest staycation at The Houghton Hotel ticked all the right five-star boxes. One of Johannesburg's newest and most luxurious hotels, the hotel has already scooped up the award for Africa's Leading New Hotel 2020 in the prestigious […]

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Exploring Ephesus and Kusadasi

Exploring Ephesus and Kusadasi In its heyday, Rome was a superpower. The Roman Empire stood for over a thousand years and at its peak, it ruled from the borders of Scotland to the deserts of Egypt and in between. I am often surprised when tours in non-European countries, like Morocco and Lebanon, include a visit […]

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Win a hot air balloon experience with Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris!

Win a hot air balloon experience with Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris! This competition is now closed.  549 people entered this competition. There were 1389 entries in total after taking social media follows and shares into account. I would have loved to have given everyone the prize but unfortunately that was impossible. So I asked […]

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Step back in time on a tour of Florence in Italy

A tour of Florence in Italy Florence in Italy is often called the best city in the world. It was ranked top of the list in the Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards for several years. I took some photos of Florence that will give you an idea of what it is like, if you […]

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