There is nothing like jumping on a plane and heading off somewhere warm and exotic, but wouldn’t it be nice if we could fly in more comfort, take faster flights to remote destinations, enjoy a spa treatment at the airport, or perhaps view our dream resorts with Google Streetview before booking that holiday of a…
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World Rhino Day 2014 – Will there be any left to celebrate in 2015…
Today, 22nd September 2014 is World Rhino Day, a day when we should be celebrating “5 Rhino Species Forever”, but with the latest reports showing that at least 736 rhino have already been poached in South Africa this year (that’s 3 per day!), can we really hope that the Rhino will be around for our…
Sabi Sands – The Ultimate Luxury South African Safari
The beauty of a South African Safari Holiday is that there is something to suit every budget, but if you are looking for the perfect combination of wildlife, award-winning wines, freshly prepared local cuisines, and luxurious accommodations built in harmony with the South African bush, Sabi Sands is the perfect place for your next safari…
Friday’s Photo Shoot: Never Ending Namibia
If there is one set of holiday photos I never tire of looking at, it would have to be those from our Self-Drive Tour of Namibia. The colours, the landscapes, and the vast array of wildlife still takes my breath away, so I thought we could head into the weekend with a few of my…
Somewhere Hot for Half Term
For many families, the October Half Term is the last chance to get away before winter sets in, and if you like the idea of heading off to warmer climes to get some sun on your bones before the madness of Christmas, now is the perfect time to book your winter sun break. There are…
Desert Rhino Camp Namibia – Saving the Black Rhino One by One
One of the most breathtaking and beautiful camps we visited during our Wilderness Self-Drive Namibian adventure, was the Desert Rhino Camp in the Palmwag Concession of Damaraland. Home to the largest free-roaming population of Black Rhino in all Africa, healthy populations of desert-adapted elephant, zebra, giraffe, kudu, Springbok and some predators such as lions and…
Die Cape Argus Medaille ist mehr als nur ein Andenken!
In 25 Wochen ist es wieder so weit…für das Cape Argus 2015 Radrennen. Wir können es kaum erwarten eine weitere Medaille in unsere “Argus Kollektion” aufzunehmen! Die Registrierung für das Cape Argus 2015 findet in 12 Tagen, am 26. September statt. Die 35,000 Startplätze sind in der Regel innerhalb von 5 Tagen vergeben. Wer bei diesem…
10 World Wonders, 30 Days, 78 Thousand Pounds – Is this the Best Holiday in the World?
There are good holidays and there are great holidays, but if you are looking for the best holiday in the world – well, I think I may just have found it! A 30-day round the world adventure taking in no less than ten world wonders in ten different countries, this once-in-a-lifetime trip presented by ‘all…
Alptag in Bregenzerwald – A Truly Authentic Austrian Experience!
Austria’s world-famous ‘Alptag’ is a ceremonial event when the farmers of Bregenzerwald in the Austrian Alps drive their cattle down from the alpine pastures that they have been enjoying all summer to the valleys below. A truly special occasion that was entered on the UNESCO list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage” in 2011, Alptag sees the…
Are you ready for Travel Blue Monday?
The summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school, and autumn is just around the corner, and if you are suffering from post-holiday blues, you will be pleased to know that most of us Brits book our trips abroad on the 2nd Monday of September each year – which is now branded ‘Travel…
Friday’s Photo Shoot – Cape Fur Seals & Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa
False Bay is one of South Africa’s most picturesque and beautiful stretches of coastline and so it is no surprise that thousands of locals and tourists flock to its shores each year…but it attracts a whole host of other visitors too, some of which, you wouldn’t want to meet on your inflatable lilo! Over 18…
Addo Elephant National Park – Home to one of the densest African Elephant Populations on Earth
There are several National Parks and Safari Parks in South Africa, the most famous being the Kruger National Park and the most luxurious being Sabi Sand, but if your favourite animal is the magnificent African Elephant, then Addo National Park is the perfect choice for your South African Safari Holiday. Photo courtesy of Camp Fig…
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