There are two types of people who travel in this world, The Traveller and The Tourist. If you fall into the first category, your idea of the perfect holiday cannot be found in a travel brochure, if you fall into the second category, you have a whole pile of glossy brochures to choose from, but…
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Sundowners & Sunsets at Camps Bay Beach, South Africa
There are many places in the world where you can watch a magnificent sunset, but if you want to be surrounded by beautiful beaches, beautiful people, trendy pubs, and award-winning eateries, there is one place that stands out above the rest, and that is Camps Bay in Cape Town, South Africa. One of Cape Town’s…
Last Chance to Book Your Hotel in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics 2016
We may have over 3 months to go until the Rio Olympics 2016 get underway, but according to a recent research by Opodo, almost 90% of hotel rooms in Rio de Janeiro are already fully booked, and those that are still available have tripled their prices to an average of £196 per night! Until recently,…
Stellenbosch Cycle Tour: Are You Ready for 97km in the Western Cape Winelands?
The perfect end-of-season race for international cyclists, the Stellenbosch Cycle Tour is a fantastic 97km event that will take you through the beautiful Western Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch, Wellington and Paarl in sunny South Africa. A brilliantly organised one-day tour that is set to take place on Sunday, 11th December 2016, the Stellenbosch Cycle Tour…
The Andean Explorer: Travel from Cusco to the Shores of Lake Titicaca in Style
Travelling across Peru is fun, it’s easy (especially if you speak a few words of Spanish), and it’s a great way to see the country, but if you really want to do it in style, there is one special journey you simply shouldn’t miss, and that is the Andean Explorer Train from Cusco to Puno….
A Summer’s Day in Muizenberg: South Africa’s Surfers Paradise
Muizenberg is cool, it’s colourful, and it comes to life during South Africa’s summer months, and if your idea of the perfect weekend is catching waves, chilling on the beach, and drinking ice cold beer as the sun sets over the ocean, then this could be the ultimate destination for your next spring break. Just…
African Sunsets: The Perfect End to a Perfect Day
There is no better place on earth to watch the sun set than Southern Africa. With it’s beautiful landscapes, enchanting wildlife, and spectacular scenery, the sunsets here really are breath-taking, and if you want to create a romantic setting for a proposal or a special occasion, Africa is definitely the place to do it. Watching…
Zawadi Hotel: Zanzibar’s Newest Treasure to Open in June 2016
If you are looking for a tropical paradise to spend your 2016 holiday, look no further than the über luxurious Zawadi Hotel on Mswakini Beach on the South East Coast of Zanzibar. Part of the prestigious Zanzibar Collection, a small portfolio of luxury properties on Tanzania’s Island of Spice, the Zawadi Hotel offers guest sumptuous…
Long Haul Travel: Staying Healthy at 37,000ft
There is nothing more exciting than boarding a plane for a long haul flight to somewhere warm and exotic, but air travel can be uncomfortable and unhealthy, especially at this time of the year when bugs and viruses seem to be everywhere, and so you need to take care of what you wear, watch what…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Just Another Day in the Serengeti
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you haven’t been on safari until you have visited Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains. A magical place that is literally bursting with wildlife, the Serengeti covers and expanse of some 14,763km², and homes one of the world’s greatest wonders, when some 2 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelles fight…
Stress Free Travel: What Changes Would You Like to See in 2016?
Travelling should be exciting and inspiring, not nerve-wracking and stressful, but it seems most of us would like to make a few changes when it comes to the way we travel, and remove those things that annoy us most such as inflated rates over the school holidays, infuriating car hire ‘extras’, and an end to…
Climb Rwenzori: Uganda’s Highest Peak
There are many reasons to visit Uganda, with the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi National Park being the biggest attraction, but if you want to add some adventure and activity to your 2016 holiday, you could combine your gorilla trekking tour with an expedition in Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountain Range to Margherita Peak at 5,109 metres above…
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