Today, 22nd September 2012 marks the third World Rhino Day, and anyone following our blog will know how passionate we are about the plight of these gentle giants. Organised by Lisa Jane Campbell from Zimbabwe and Rhishia Cota-Larson from the US, World Rhino Day is an international effort to help the five remaining African and…
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Top 5 Beach Destinations for Winter 2012/2013
Those of us living in the northern hemisphere will officially step into autumn this Saturday, 22nd September, and while I will be sad to say farewell to summer for another year, it does start me thinking about those gorgeous beach destinations around the world that are just starting to come to life! Friends in the…
Winter Cruises – Now is the perfect time to book!
If, like us, you are enjoying a rather pleasant 28 degrees today, then we are pretty sure that your winter holiday couldn’t be further from your mind. However… if you want to grab yourself a bargain Christmas cruise, now is the perfect time to shop! We may have only just reached August, but many cruise…
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…
Nelson Mandela International Day – Happy Birthday Madiba!
Today, 18th July 2012, is a very special day indeed. Not only is it Nelson Mandela International Day, but it is also the great man’s 94th Birthday, and we would like to wish Madiba and very Happy Birthday! A man who has devoted 67 years of his life to the service of humanity (plus 27…
Spring in South Africa
If your idea of a dream holiday includes vibrant cities, rural wine lands, wild animal encounters, and learning about new flora and fauna, the magnificent country of South Africa should be at the top of your bucket list. A country drenched in history, traditions and culture, South Africa is a wonderfully diverse destination for those…
Golf Clubs and Lion Cubs – Head on Down to South Africa for a Golf & Safari Holiday!
If you have followed any of our blogs, you will have realised by now that we are South Africa’s greatest fans. Why, well it is such a beautiful country with so much to see and do that every trip is better than the last, and it has so much to offer the traveller that we…
Escorted Tours to Exotic Travel Destinations in Demand
With the current economic situation, it is no surprise that the travel industry is facing a tough market. With constant reminders that we are on the brink of yet another recession (I thought we were still in the last one?), the thought of investing our hard-earned cash into a well-earned holiday may be somewhat daunting….
A South African Tour for the Connoisseur
If you have never been to South Africa you may have an unrealistic idea of what the country is actually like, I know I did. There are no wild animals roaming around the streets (well not in Cape Town anyway!), you do not need to wear a bullet proof vest as some journalists would have…
Saving Rhinos One at a Time – The Story of Themba & Thandi
Few events have a real impact on your life, and for me those would include the premature death of Princess Diana, the horrific terror attack on New York on September 11th, and the South East Asian Tsunami on Boxing Day in 2004. All of these tragic events affected me deeply, and left a small but…
Travelling the World while Saving the Planet
In a world where we are constantly reminded about the negative impact we are having on our planet, I believe it is time for us all to step up and take notice of the very real issues of global warming and climate change. As a child growing up in the 70’s, spring arrived in April,…
Travel below the Equator
With over 40 countries under my belt, I am lucky enough to have visited some of the most beautiful places on planet earth, and while I would happily visit every single one of them again, those countries sitting beneath the equator such as Argentina, Brazil, South Africa and New Zealand remain high on my list…
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