South Africa may be famous for its Big 5, but you don’t have to go on safari to view the spectacular wildlife that this country has to offer. From your base in Cape Town, you can go whale watching, shark cage diving, and even take a day safari in one of the Western Capes many…
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Top 10 Autumn Destinations 2017 Revealed
It’s that time of year again! Summer is fading, winter is looming, and if you have got a few holiday days to use up before the end of the year, now is the perfect time to escape to warmer climes in one of the World’s Top 10 Autumn Holiday destinations. Autumn is a great time…
Exploring Damaraland: Off the Open Road and in to Namibia’s Wilderness
Road tripping in Namibia just wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Damaraland, a rugged, scenic and untamed area that has much to offer the international traveller. Often excluded on self-drive itineraries due to its remote location, Damaraland really is in the middle of nowhere, but it is precisely that which makes it truly unique….
20 Photos to Inspire You to Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
If there is one pilgrimage that everyone should make in their lifetime, it would have to be the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. A trip of a lifetime that features on almost everybody’s Bucket List, trekking the Inca Trail is every bit as magical as you imagine it to be, and while it is by…
When is the Best Time of Year to Visit South Africa?
Frequently voted as one of the best countries in the world for a long-haul holiday, South Africa is a destination quite unlike any other. Stunning beaches, cosmopolitan cities, an abundance of wildlife, off-the-road-adventures, beautiful hotels, endless sightseeing activities, vibrant flora and fauna, safari game drives, cultural tours, gourmet dining, water-based excursions, wine-tasting tours, whale watching,…
Travel Bucket List 101: Next Stop Namibia
There are few places left in the world where one can truly escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life… but Namibia is one of them. A vast and beautiful country with a tiny population of just 2.48 million inhabitants, Namibia is one of those places where you can drive for hours and not…
August Holidays: Where’s Hot and Where’s Not
August is finally upon us, and if you’ve been waiting until the very last-minute to book your 2017 summer holiday, now is most definitely the time to do it! The world really is you oyster when it comes to travelling at this time of year, but if you want to avoid the mayhem and madness…
Incahuasi Island: A Magical Mirage in the Middle of Salar De Uyuni
A highlight of any trip to Bolivia, the Salar de Uyuni is one of the most magical places on earth. The world’s highest salt flat, it stands some 3,656m above sea-level, and spans almost 11,000km² from the Andean city of Uyuni heading southwards towards the border of Chile. Salar de Uyuni was formed over 40,000…
Extreme Sports Holidays: The Biggest Travel Trend of 2017
If you find beach breaks boring, bus tours too organised, and all-inclusive package holidays… well, too inclusive, then you could be the perfect candidate for an extreme sports holiday, which is widely reported to be the biggest travel trend of 2017. From Fat Biking in South Africa and White-Water Kayaking in New Zealand to Wingsuit…
Dream of Visiting Australia in 2018? New Kangaroo Route Direct Flights from London to Perth will get you there in a Hop!
If you dream of visiting Australia on a holiday of a lifetime, but are put off by the long journey with stopovers in either Dubai, Singapore, or Hong Kong along the way, you’ll be pleased to know that your trip down under will be a whole lot quicker in 2018, with new direct flights from…
Friday Photoshoot: Sindabezi Island, Victoria Falls Best Kept Secret
There are few places in the world where you can truly escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and be at one with nature, but Sindabezi Island, a romantic retreat in the middle of the Zambezi River, is most definitely one of them. Victoria Falls most exclusive bush camp, Sindabezi Island is only…
12 Day Namibia Overland Adventure: New Tour Released for 2018
Namibia is perhaps, the best place in Africa for an overland adventure, and if you like the idea of exploring the capital city of Windhoek, the sand dunes of Sossusvlei, the seaside town of Swakopmund, the Skeleton Coast National Park, the mountains of Damaraland, and the desert-adapted wildlife of Etosha, this newly released escorted tour…
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