Getting to Rio De Janeiro D-day had finally arrived. The day I had been planning for, for a good few weeks. Our flight was only in the evening, which was a good thing considering that I still had to do a few last-minute things - like go and fetch my phone from Vodacom, who had […]
My South America Itinerary 21 days 2 continents 5 countries 9 cities 6 flights 10 hotels 3000 photos and videos A ton of articles to write Priceless experiences and memories – infinite! In 2012 it was possible to fly to Rio De Janeiro and stay for 7 nights for under R10 000 pp. Now, flights […]
Whale Watching in Greenland : The Where, When, and How The first thing you’re probably thinking here is: Why go whale watching in Greenland in the first place? Aren’t there a lot of other places around the world where you can go whale watching? Australia, for instance, has whales, and is a lot warmer! The […]
How to emigrate from South Africa Emigrating from South Africa can be a daunting experience, and rightly so. Because it tends to be a once-off undertaking for most, should you make the big move overseas it will presumably be your first. Unlike merely working overseas, the process of relocating or emigrating has its own, myriad […]
An adventure in Marakele National Park In between visiting Morukuru Owner’s Family House in the North West Province and Mhondoro Game Lodge in Limpopo, we spent two nights in the iron-mining town of Thabazimbi, which was approximately halfway between the two. Marakele National Park was just 15 km away from Thabazimbi, and of course, I […]
Travel Problems I recently joined a group of frequent travelers in an online discussion about our worst travelling experiences. Misadventures and travel problems included wallets getting stolen, pneumonia, severe dehydration, vehicle accidents with broken bones, and chemical poisoning. These are the times when travel insurance is essential. But as you don't know when you're going […]
Which African country do you secretly want to explore? “If you only visit two continents in your lifetime, visit Africa twice." - R Elliot Have you ever wondered which African country you secretly want to explore? I’ve been to 10 African countries excluding South Africa and there are still so many that I want to explore. That’s the thing […]
Hotels near Everbank Field This post is originally from IHG's Guide to EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, is one of the top tailgating stadiums in the country and the home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars. It is located in the heart of downtown, right on the St. Johns River. With plenty of […]
Off the Beaten Track Destinations in Africa Traveling around South Africa can be somewhat daunting, as there are so many excellent locations filled with different spaces, places and faces. Each one offers something unique and profound. Each one is worth seeing and experiencing. However, sometimes you want to escape during your escape, you seek solitude […]