GPSMyCity: Introduction and Giveaway Have you ever enjoyed a travel article and wished that you could use it as a guide when travelling? Or read about a great place before your trip and planned to go there? But then, when you were actually travelling, you didn’t have internet to access the article, or you had […]
Idwala Boutique Hotel Jo’burg never ceases to amaze me. Just when you start feeling claustrophobic from the buildings, the traffic and the crowds, you discover that there are places in the city that will make you feel like you are in the bushveld, far away. Places like Idwala Boutique Hotel … The 5-star rated Idwala […]
Road trip to Khuzdar in Balochistan This is a guest post by Dr Myda Tahir. Balochistan , the largest province of Pakistan in terms of area, is a paradise that is less traveled and less explored. But for the traveler who is looking for breathtaking landscapes or wants to submit himself/herself to the grandeur and magnificence […]
Win a trip to Mauritius This competition is now closed. Is Mauritius on your bucket list? Would you like to win a trip to Mauritius valued at R75000? The prize includes seven nights' all inclusive accommodation at the 5-star Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa in Mauritius for two people, with return economy flights on Air […]
Looking for an Air China Review? Wondering what to do in Beijing Airport ? Read on... A Layover at Beijing Airport When I initially discovered that the return leg of my flight from Phuket to Johannesburg on Air China involved a 14 -hour layover at Beijing airport, my first thought was about what we would […]
Travelling around Thailand ? Here are some dos and don'ts Thailand, known as the Land of Smiles, is a popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia. From bustling cities like Bangkok with its vibrant street markets and ornate temples to serene beaches in Phuket and Krabi, Thailand offers a diverse range of experiences for travelers. Visitors […]
Update:December 2018 - This restaurant is now closed. I'm always looking for new restaurants to experience and the more unique the cuisine, the more appealing it is to me. I had heard about Jasmine Restaurant soon after it opened early last year, but somehow never made it there before. The restaurant is tucked away in […]
Taj Cape Town Review In the historic and cultural heart of Cape Town, across the beautiful Company's Gardens, are two adjacent buildings with illustrious histories. Once housing the South African Reserve Bank and the Temple Chambers, both national monuments, they are now home to the grand Taj Cape Town hotel. I recently stayed there on […]
Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park Review Our introduction to Bangkok was a gentle one. Following a long journey from Johannesburg via Beijing, we arrived around midday in the City of Angels. A taxi took us directly to the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park and we were welcomed into its luxurious confines by the friendly staff. […]