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…
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Road Tripping: New Zealand’s South Island
With its rugged landscapes, eclectic mix of Polynesian and European cultures, endless sightseeing activities and abundance of great dining venues, New Zealand is the ultimate holiday destination for those who love the great outdoors. The perfect place for a road tripping adventure, New Zealand’s South Island is easy to navigate (without a GPS), there is…
The World’s Most Expensive Hotels – How Many Have You Stayed In?
There is nothing like indulging yourself in the luxurious surroundings of a 5 Star Hotel, but when it comes to staying in the world’s most expensive hotels, you are going to have to dig deep… very deep, if you are to enjoy a summer getaway in Sardinia Italy, Utah in the United States, or Easter…
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…
Here’s what it looks like to get ‘Mock’ Charged by an African Elephant!
There is nothing more exhilarating than getting up close and personal with a huge herd of Elephants in the middle of the African bush, but if you happen to come across a stray Bull Elephant in musth like we did on a recent trip to Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, the experience can be somewhat…
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…
Pet Sit Your Way Around the World – Now that’s my kind of Holiday
If you adore pets and love to travel, why not combine both with the latest Pet Sitting Travel Trend, and make your way around the world in style, stopping in multi-million dollar homes and visiting some of the world’s most exotic destinations with trustedhousesitters.com. Describing their idea as a “win/win for pet lovers that travel”,…
Cruising the Mighty Zambezi River – Spectacular Scenery from Sunrise to Sunset
The life-force behind Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi River is Africa’s fourth largest river system, which passes through six different African countries on its journey from the Mwinilunga District of north-western Zambia to the mouth of the Indian Ocean in Mozambique. Often referred to as “The River of Life”, the Zambezi River supports millions of…
Tropical Island Holidays – 5 of the Finest!
There are numerous beautiful beaches in the world where you can spend a week or two sunning yourself, enjoying cocktails, and enjoying the many water activities on offer, but if you are looking for the perfect Tropical Island Holiday, you might have to travel a bit further to get there… Pure white sandy beaches and crystalline…
Tango, Tasting & Trekking – The Perfect Argentine Holiday
There is so much to see and do in Argentina that I could have easily titled this blog, ‘Glaciers, Gauchos and Iguazu’ or ‘Penguins, Pampas and Patagonia’, but there are 3 things that I never fail to see and do when I visit this gateway to South America, and that is Tango, Wine Tasting, and…
Travelling in May – The Best Month of the Year for Bargain Breaks
We may be heading towards holiday ‘high season’ here in the northern hemisphere, but if you want to avoid the crowds and the over inflated prices that come with school holidays, it might be time to ditch your August break and start travelling in May – widely considered to be the best month of the…
Safari Zimbabwe Style – The Perfect Addition to Victoria Falls
There is a new kid in town when it comes to Safari Holidays in Southern Africa, and if you are looking for something a little bit different in 2015, it might be time to uncover the wetlands, wildlife and wonderful scenery that Zimbabwe has to offer. Zimbabwe has received more than its fair share of…
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