The birthplace of Mozart and the home of “The Sound of Music”, Austria may be the musical capital of Europe, but if you have ever visited this beautiful country, you will know that it offers far more than music – especially when it comes to culinary delights! Apfelstrudel, Salzburger Nockerl, Käsespätzle, and of course, Wiener…
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Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014 – Countdown to Registration
It’s the final countdown (think Europe people!), and we have just one week to go until registration opens for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2014! An exciting moment for those of us who LOVE the event, the 1st September is the day we can register online and secure our place on the…
Friday’s Photo Session: Sights and Tastes of Lake Bled, Slovenia
To be honest, I had never thought about visiting Slovenia, but when a travel conference came up in Lake Bled this summer, we jumped at the chance to visit one of the few countries in Europe that combines the Alps with the Mediterranean coastline. A beautiful country that is perfectly positioned for those who want…
Are you a ‘Smoaster’ – Do you brag about your Holidays and Travels on Facebook?
Smoasting: Trend of Social Media Boasting When recent guests asked me to list all destinations they would visit during their trip (including transit airports) for “bragging rights”, well, I nearly choked on my cornflakes, but it seems the more we are travelling, the more we are bragging, and the latest trend is to do so…
High Adrenalin Holidays – The New Trend for Active Travellers
If you think that Great Britain is a nation of couch potatoes – think again! A recent poll by the Post Office® found that a whopping 75% of adults aged 18-64 now plan “have a go” active holidays where high-adrenaline sports like paragliding, snowboarding and white water rafting come as part of the package. With…
It’s World Elephant Day 2013
One of the things I love most about travelling to Africa, is that is gives us a rare opportunity to see wild animals living in their natural habitat. Safari parks may not have the open borders we would all like to see, but they are certainly better than the animal parks and zoos we have…
Is Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route the most beautiful path to The Roof of Africa?
We have received a lot of enquiries recently about Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route, and while I have yet to climb this particular route myself, I am beginning to understand why Tanzanian locals refer to it as “the most beautiful and scenic route” on Mount Kilimanjaro. A longer trek that takes 8 or 9 days, Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho…
Meet the Big Birds of the Little Karoo
If you have travelled along the world-famous Garden Route of South Africa, you most probably stopped off at Oudtshoorn along the way to visit one of the many Ostrich Farms. The largest flightless bird in the world (imagine if they could fly!), Ostriches really are funny looking creatures, and as we found out during our…
The Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014 – Will you go for Silver or Gold?
With less than four weeks to go until registration opens for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014, we are busy finalising our programs, confirming our hotel reservations, designing our cycling shirts, and searching for a Tandem bike! Having finally persuaded Mr. K that tandem is the way to go in 2014, I checked with our…
Staying Healthy Abroad and Avoiding the Top 5 Travel Bugs
It is no secret that we are travelling further and to more ‘exotic’ destinations than we were some 20 years ago, but what I was surprised to learn from a newspaper article the other day, is that six out of ten travellers fall sick during their holiday! Spanish tummy, sunstroke and mosquito bites are about…
Friday’s Photo Session – Talampaya National Park – Argentina
One of the most beautiful places in South America, El Parque Nacional Talampaya is a ‘must see’ for anyone visiting the La Rioja Province of Argentina. Located some 217km from the city of La Rioja, this majestic UNESCO Heritage Site is easily accessible by car, and whether you decide to drive along yourself or take…
What do You Look Forward to Most – Your Holiday or Christmas?
The 1st of August is upon us (white rabbits etc!), the high streets are deserted, the highways are packed, the airports are going into overdrive – and that can only mean one thing… the Summer Holiday Season has finally arrived! A time to pack up your troubles and worries and head off somewhere warm and…
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