One of the most breathtaking and beautiful camps we visited during our Wilderness Self-Drive Namibian adventure, was the Desert Rhino Camp in the Palmwag Concession of Damaraland. Home to the largest free-roaming population of Black Rhino in all Africa, healthy populations of desert-adapted elephant, zebra, giraffe, kudu, Springbok and some predators such as lions and…
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Alptag in Bregenzerwald – A Truly Authentic Austrian Experience!
Austria’s world-famous ‘Alptag’ is a ceremonial event when the farmers of Bregenzerwald in the Austrian Alps drive their cattle down from the alpine pastures that they have been enjoying all summer to the valleys below. A truly special occasion that was entered on the UNESCO list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage” in 2011, Alptag sees the…
Are you ready for Travel Blue Monday?
The summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school, and autumn is just around the corner, and if you are suffering from post-holiday blues, you will be pleased to know that most of us Brits book our trips abroad on the 2nd Monday of September each year – which is now branded ‘Travel…
Friday’s Photo Shoot – Cape Fur Seals & Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa
False Bay is one of South Africa’s most picturesque and beautiful stretches of coastline and so it is no surprise that thousands of locals and tourists flock to its shores each year…but it attracts a whole host of other visitors too, some of which, you wouldn’t want to meet on your inflatable lilo! Over 18…
The World’s Best Hotels & Airlines
Condé Nast has revealed the winners of its 17th annual Traveller Readers’ Awards, and if you want to know the world’s best hotels and the world’s best airlines, this comprehensive travel report will teach you everything you need to know! World’s Best Hotels 2014 – The Top 3 Best City Hotel – Copacabana Palace Hotel,…
Couchsurfing – Would You Kip on a Couch to Surf the World for Free?
If you could travel the world and “stay with locals in every country on earth” without spending a penny, would you be prepared to sleep on a couch, an air mattress, or perhaps share someone’s spare bedroom… Well, if the answer is “yes” you are the perfect candidate for Couchsurfing! A global travel community with…
Laird’s Lodge Country Estate – Luxury on South Africa’s Garden Route
There are endless boutique hotels along South Africa’s Garden Route, and the majority of them offer exceptional accommodations, delicious dining options, and a team of friendly staff to help you get the most out of your stay, but there is one property that seems to stand head and shoulders above the rest – and that…
Snapshots of Siena – A Tuscan Treat for Connoisseurs
There is definitely something special about Siena, and if you are heading to Tuscany any time soon, we can highly recommend you to incorporate this UNESCO World Heritage Site into your travel itinerary. Often overlooked by those heading to Tuscany on a short trip, Siena seems to fall in the shadows of its big sister…
Southern Africa takes a stand against Ebola
With its formidable landscapes and abundant wildlife, it is no surprise that Southern Africa is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Home of the great Victoria Falls, the Serengeti Plains, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Kruger National Park, Gorilla Safaris, the Okavango Delta, and the world’s highest sand dunes of Sossusvlei, Southern Africa…
Taking it Easy at Tongabezi
There are some amazing hotels in Southern Africa, but if you want to experience something truly exceptional, then the Tongabezi Lodge at Victoria Falls is a great place to start. A romantic hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River, Tongabezi Lodge combines exquisite African décor with an exclusive ambience, so you can enjoy life’s…
Send a Postcard this Summer – From One of the Most Remote Post Offices in World
Holiday season is officially upon us, and if you want to impress your friends and loved ones with a truly unique postcard this summer, you are going to have to travel to the end of the world (quite literally!), go to hell, or make you way up the world’s highest mountain! A postcard from one…
A Taste of Africa
You only have to browse through the pages of our Blog to see that we are huge fans of Southern Africa, and while we have been lucky enough to visit some of the most luxurious game reserves, stunning boutique hotels and cosmopolitan cities, we have also taken the road less travelled, and witnessed the true…
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