We might be fighting our way through an economic crisis, but there are a certain group of well-to-do individuals that can afford to holiday wherever they like in 2012 – and that is the celebrity crowd of movie, pop, and soap stars. Often hiring entire floors in 5 star hotels, renting luxurious villas by the…
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Spicing Up Friday with a Trip to Zanzibar
An archipelago of islands and islets bathing in the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar, otherwise referred to as the Island of Spice, is a dream destination for those looking to relax, unwind, and enjoy a great selection of water activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling in the reef, and deep-water fishing. Known locally as Unguia, Zanzibar sits…
Countdown to Summer – 2 Days to Go!
With just two days to go until the summer solstice of 2012, now is the perfect time to book that summer holiday you have been dreaming about all winter. June 20th is the ‘official’ first day of summer, and if you are not busy planning a summer solstice party at Stonehenge, why not spend the…
Climbing Kilimanjaro – A Dream Comes True
While I have always been relatively active and sporty, my fitness levels cannot compare to those of my Austrian born, mountain goat of a husband, who can scale a 2,500-metre mountain without breaking a sweat! Yet I have always had a dream, a ‘bucket list’ contender if you like, and that is to climb the…
Destination Review – New Zealand’s North Island
Last week we reviewed the amazing South Island of New Zealand, and after such positive feedback from our fellow travel-loving bloggers, we thought it only right that we follow-up this week with a blog about the equally beautiful North Island. Slightly smaller than the South Island, but home to approximately 75% of New Zealand’s population,…
Summer in Austria – The Land of Alpine Adventures
Austria may be one of the smallest countries in continental Europe, but it has so much to offer the traveller that one could easily spend an entire year visiting all the “must see” attractions. With its magnificent snow-capped mountains, fresh water rivers, and some of the most striking architecture in the world, Austria is a…
Destination Review – New Zealand’s South Island
Pure, natural, and breathtakingly beautiful, the South Island of New Zealand has so much to offer the traveller, that many of those on a round the world trip change their tickets and stay for much longer than they expected. From snow-capped mountains and glaciers, to emerald-green fjords and turquoise lakes, the South Island offers such…
There’s Something about Sicily Too!
2012 seems to be our year for uncovering Italy, and after a brief visit to Sardinia last month, we decided we had to return as soon as possible, and have just arrived home from a wonderful break in Sicily. The largest island in the Mediterranean and one that is steeped in history, architecture, language, and…
Destination Review – London, England
Recently voted by Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice as the world’s number one destination for 2012, our capital city of London is finally getting its fair share of the limelight. Set to be a year that will go down in history, 2012 will see London host the Olympics for the first time in 64 years, and…
A Grand Tour of Ecuador
Ecuador might be the second-smallest country in South America, but it has a huge heart and so much natural diversity that it intrigues and invites travellers from all over the world. From the snow-capped Andes to the jungles of the Oriente, the Galapagos Islands, and the beaches of the Pacific coast, it is an action…
Snaps from Sydney – A Friday Photo Session
Travelling through Australia was one of the highlights of our trip around the world, and the very special city of Sydney captured our hearts the minute we arrived. A bustling metropolis filled to the brim with people all over the world, we found it to be comfortable, inviting, and easy to navigate, and met plenty…
The Other Side of Cape Town – A City Full of Surprises
If you are thinking of travelling to the Mother City of Cape Town anytime soon, you most probably have a list of things to see and do including Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope, and maybe a day safari to one of the many privately owned game reserves found in the Western…
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