If, like me, you are counting the days until summer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, then you will already know that we have just 18 sleeps to go until we can indulge in the glorious sunshine, daily BBQs, chilled white wines and alfresco lifestyles that come with the summer season…! Well, that’s the hope, at…
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A-Z of Travel – R is for Responsible, S is for Sustainable and T is for Tourism
Since the wonderful invention of the World Wide Web, the planet has become more accessible and we are travelling further and more often than ever before. No longer satisfied with a fortnight on the Costa Brava, travellers of today are looking for new experiences, new adventures, and tailor-made tours to exotic destinations, and as a…
A-Z of Travel – K is for Kilimanjaro, L is for Life-Changing, M is for Mountaineering
Forgive me doubling up here, but after extending our weekend away from 2 days to 4 days, I have a lot of catching up to do if I am to finish my A-Z of travel by 31st May! These three letters/words go wonderfully well together, and if you dream about climbing Africa’s highest mountain one…
The Great Migration – Sensational Game Viewing in the Serengeti Plains
As someone who lives to travel, I have a bucket list of countries to visit and places to see that is as long as the Great Wall of China, but if there is one natural phenomenon that attracts me more than any other, it is the Great Migration of the Serengeti Plains and the Masai…
Earth Day – Are You Going to Make a Difference in the World?
Today, Monday 22nd April 2013, is the 43rd anniversary of EARTH DAY and an estimated one billion people across the globe are taking action against Climate Change. A controversial subject, and one that continues to be debated upon by government officials, environmentalists and scientists, Climate Change may still have its doubters, but one only has…
How to Be a Responsible Traveller
As supporters of the World Travel Market – World Responsible Tourism Day 2013, we feel it is our responsibility to promote responsible travel, and do ‘our bit’ to make sure our holidays, small group escorted tours, and adventure trips are both enjoyable for our clients and beneficial to the local economies in the countries we…
Climb Kilimanjaro for Charity in 2013
If you dream of scaling Africa’s highest mountain, but need a reason to motivate yourself to do so, why not climb Kilimanjaro for your favourite charity in 2013, and share your amazing experience with those less fortunate. Many well-known charitable organisations offer Kilimanjaro climbs, but they quite often charge a fixed ‘donation’ or set a…
Climbing Kilimanjaro – We Did It!
We have dreamed about it for years, we have talked about it for months, and now I am very happy (and quite proud!) to say we have done it, “it” being of course – the conquering of Mount Kilimanjaro! Tougher, higher and more beautiful than we had ever imagined, Kilimanjaro, and Tanzania in general,…
An African Tail – Trekking Kilimanjaro for the Love of Dogs
In exactly nine weeks time, Ingo and I will be making our way to Tanzania to begin our epic journey to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. A trip in the making (or in the mind at least!) for many, many years, our hike to ‘The Roof of Africa’ is something we have been dreaming about…
Disappearing Holiday Destinations – 3 Places to Visit before they are gone for good!
With global warming, climate change and ever-rising sea levels, many beautiful holiday destinations that feature on our bucket lists are at risk of disappearing. Vast deserts, cities floating precariously on water, and the world’s largest coral reef eco-system, are all feeling the strain of global warming, and if we do not take advantage and visit…
Taking the Whiskey Route to the Roof of Africa
With just 82 days (that’s 1,968 hours or 118,080 minutes for those who are interested!) until we set off on our mission to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, our days our spent training, reading up on Tanzania and the great mountain itself, and wondering what on earth we have let ourselves in for! A journey of self-discovery…
The Seven Summits – Do you have what it takes?
We may still be in the midst of finalising our Kilimanjaro climb in September, but I have already heard the words ‘Everest’ and ‘Aconcagua’ more times, than I care to hear at this stage! An infectious hobby that draws adrenalin junkies from around the world, mountain climbing is certainly something that gets under your skin,…
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