In this world, there are two types of travellers – those who pack light, and those who do not! Falling miserably into the latter category, I am (sadly) one of those who cannot bear the thought of travelling with just two pairs of shoes, but after many, many trips with exceptionally heavy suitcases, I think…
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Friday’s Photoshoot: On Safari in Hwange National Park Zimbabwe
As one of Africa’s up and coming holiday destinations, Zimbabwe has much to offer international travellers, and after soaking up the splendour of the mighty Victoria Falls, your next stop should be a safari in one of the countries many National Parks. Where you safari in Zimbabwe depends on the time of year. We visited…
Friday’s Photoshoot: The Giraffe of the Serengeti
When it comes to wildlife safaris, most international travellers go in search of the Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Water Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino), but I find the giraffe to be the most interesting of animal of all, and during our recent safari holiday in the Serengeti, Tanzania, we got to see hundreds of them!!! Long,…
Friday’s Photoshoot – Service with a Smile: Behind the Scenes at Equatours
Travelling the world is all about seeing new places, experiencing new cuisines, and meeting new people, and when you travel with Equatours, service always comes with a smile! A smile costs nothing, but it can brighten up everyone’s day, and in our preferred travel destinations of Africa, South America and Oceania, we believe we have…
Friday’s Photoshoot: The Lions of the Serengeti
Constantly voted as one of the best places in the world to see Lions, the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania really do offer visitors the Formula #1 of safaris, with endless wildlife, endless scenery, and of course, the endless plains that gave Africa’s most spectacular National Park its name. During our recent safari holiday to the Serengeti,…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Road Tripping Namibia
It is impossible to sum up Namibia in just a few words, it is one of Africa’s most stunning countries after all, but if you are looking for a unique road tripping adventure in 2016, this sparsely populated gem should be right up there on the top of your bucket list. A land of ever-changing…
Hiking Lion’s Head: Is this the Best View in Cape Town?
There is so much to see and do in Cape Town that trying to cram everything into your holiday can be a challenge, but if there is one activity you simply shouldn’t miss – it is Lion’s Head Mountain. Part of Cape Town’s iconic backdrop, Lions Head watches proudly over the city, and while most…
Elephants Crossing the Zambezi River – Now that’s not something you see Every Day!
One of my fondest memories of our recent trip to Victoria Falls, is the sunset cruise along Zambezi River, where we had the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with a bull elephant who decided to cross the river right in front of our boat. As he marched across the river bank straight…
Trip of a Lifetime – What’s Yours?
If you could go anywhere in the world on a Trip of a Lifetime, where would you go and what would you do? Popular choices include Trekking in the Himalayas, Snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef, Sailing the Norwegian Fjords, and Sun Worshiping on the pristine beaches of Bora Bora, but there are so many…
South Africa: New Entry Requirements for Children under 18
Until now, travelling to South Africa has been pretty easy, you just need a valid passport and a return flight ticket. But new legislation that is set to come into force tomorrow, Monday 1st June 2015, is going to make it much more difficult for anyone entering the country with children under the age of…
iSimangaliso Wetland Park – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park is one of the most beautiful places on earth. A 332,000 hectare park made up of lakes, swamp forests, beaches, bush and coastal dunes, iSimangaliso means “miracle and wonder”, and once you have visited, you will understand how it got its name. A popular addition…
Paradise – How far are you willing to Travel to get there?
Paradise: a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be. Cambridge Dictionary There are many definitions of ‘paradise’, but for me, paradise is an idyllic holiday destination where we can expect pure white sands, brilliant sunshine every day, toasty temperatures, alfresco dining, learning about new people…
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