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11 Best Things to do in Porto

Are you looking for the best things to do in Porto? Read my recommendations below. The most beautiful bookshop in the world… The most beautiful McDonalds in the world… One of the most beautiful railway stations in the world… One of the most beautiful coffee shops in the world… One of the most beautiful streets […]

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How to apply for a UAE Visa online 

UAE Visa online application process This is a guide on how to apply for a UAE Visa online if you are flying with Emirates. Are you planning a stopover or holiday in the United Arab Emirates and wondering how to apply for a UAE visa online? If you’re flying with Emirates, here’s a detailed step-by-step […]

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Sightseeing while fine dining - JA Bateaux Dubai Dinner Cruise Review

JA Bateaux Dubai Dinner Cruise Review One of my most memorable experiences from my first visit to Dubai, back in 2006, was a dinner cruise.  When I returned to Dubai recently, with my family, I wanted my children to experience a Dubai dinner cruise too. Dinner cruises are a popular means of entertainment for locals […]

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8 Fascinating Books on India you must read

Looking for books on India ? Read on... “I love books. I love that moment when you open one and sink into it, you can escape from the world, into a story that's way more interesting than yours will ever be.” ― Elisabet Scott . ...And when you can't travel, then reading books is one form […]

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Win A Relaxing Getaway at Kgalagadi Lodge

Win A Relaxing Getaway at Kgalagadi Lodge The competition has ended. The winner is Edna Coetzee. Congratulations, Edna! We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.  Jawaharlal Nehru Kgalagadi […]

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On top of the world at the Burj Khalifa

A visit to At The Top Burj Khalifa Often described as a ‘Vertical City’ and ‘A Living Wonder’, the Burj Khalifa has held the title of the tallest building in the world since 2010. Rising gracefully from the desert, it is 828 metres high, more than twice the height of the Empire State Building. We […]

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Review: The Hilton Dubai Al-Habtoor City

Hilton Dubai Al-Habtoor City Review When it comes to family-friendly destinations, Dubai is one of the best cities in the world for a vacation. There are tons of things to do with kids there, and its ideal location on the globe makes it an easy, direct flight from most places. Al-Habtoor City is a huge […]

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5 Things to do in Foz Do Iguacu

While doing research on Brazil and Argentina, the Iguacu Falls (also spelt Iguazu Falls and Iguassu Falls) seemed to come up all the time. After reading about it and seeing some photos, I decided that I had to include it in our itinerary too. Now that we have been there, I can safely say that […]

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How to apply for a Schengen visa for Spain (with kids)

How to apply for a Schengen visa for Spain (with kids) This guide applies to South African passport holders. I've said this before and I'm saying it again- you must really want to visit a Schengen country in order to go through the Schengen visa application process. Apart from UK and USA visas which are […]

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