All elephants are special, but if you have been lucky enough to witness the desert adapted elephants of Damaraland, you will understand just how special Namibia’s gentle giant really are. A species that has adapted over the years to the harsh conditions of the semi-desert environment in which they live, Namibia’s desert adapted elephants are…
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Cape Town Water Crisis: What it Really Means for International Visitors
If you are planning a trip to South Africa in 2018/2019, chances are, you have already heard about the water crisis that is affecting the Western Cape, and in particular, Cape Town. Lack of rain in recent years has left the regions dams all but dry, and while severe water restrictions have been put in…
A Review of the Luna Salada Salt Hotel: Salar de Uyuni
There’s no doubt about it, accommodation plays a huge role in the enjoyment of our holidays, and while the best places sometimes cost a little more than we had budgeted for, they can leave a lasting impression, and turn a great travel experience into something truly memorable. Image source: Luna Salada Hotel The Luna Salada…
Book Your 2018 Holiday in January and Bag Yourself a Bargain Flight
You’ve celebrated Christmas, rung in the New Year, now all there’s left to look forward to is those New Year’s Resolutions that you know you are going to break by next Friday, so why not throw caution to the wind and brighten up your first week back at work by booking your 2018 holiday today!…
Lake Titicaca: A Sea of Blue Between Bolivia & Peru
If a trip to South America is on your Bucket List for 2018, now is the perfect time to start planning your travel itinerary, securing your Inca Trail tickets (they sell out months in advance!), and highlighting those areas that you want to visit during your stay. The continent is huge, and it has much…
Pet Friendly Luxury Hotels: Where both You and Your Pooch will be Pampered
If you dream of travelling the world, but cannot bear the thought of leaving your beloved pet pooch behind, you’ll be pleased to know that the world of luxury travel is now more pet-friendly than ever before. Image rights: Rosewood Hotels – Las Ventanas al Paraiso Many airlines now let travellers take their pets in…
2018 Travel Bucket List: Top Destinations Revealed by National Geographic
If your New Year’s Resolution is to travel more in 2018, head out to your local news agents this weekend and grab yourself a copy of the National Geographic Traveller Magazine. Not only is it full of interesting reads to inspire your wanderlust, but it lists the “Best of the World” trips for the coming…
How to Save Money on Your 2018 Holiday
Is this cold winter weather starting to get you down? Can you feel the stress of Christmas starting to build? If so, why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking your 2018 getaway this weekend! Most 2018 holidays can be booked with just a small deposit at this time of the year,…
Activity Based Travel: Set to be the Biggest Travel Trend of 2018
If your New Year’s Resolution is to get fitter, travel more, and visit those off-the-beaten-track places that you have always dreamed of, you’ll be pleased to know that Activity Based Holidays are set to become the biggest travel trend of 2018. Cycling holidays, trekking holidays, mountain expeditions, and island-hopping adventures are just some of the…
Argentinian Malbec – A Wine Worthy of Travel
If the 3 key ingredients to your dream holiday are beautiful scenery, fine wines, and gourmet cuisine, Argentina is, or should be, sitting at the very top of your 2018 Travel Bucket List! Image source: Bodega Lopez Often described as the Europe of South America, Argentina is a land of cosmopolitan cities, wild west landscapes,…
It’s International Cheetah Day!
It may not be one of Africa’s Big Five, but the Cheetah is a highlight of any African Safari Holiday. Intelligent, beautiful, and perfectly camouflaged to blend in to its natural habitat, the worlds’ fasted land animal can run from 0 – 70mph in just 3 seconds, but sadly, it seems they cannot run fast…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Sailing Away in Walvis Bay Namibia
If there is one place you simply shouldn’t miss during your Namibia Self-Drive Holiday, it would have to be Walvis Bay. A picturesque coastal town boasting numerous unique attractions such as the Pelican Point sand split, the distinctive black and white lighthouse, the modern waterfront development, and an abundance of bird life, it belongs on…
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