There are few places in the world that remain untouched by tourism, but in autumn 2016, intrepid travellers from across the globe will have the opportunity to dip their toes in the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean while residing on the untouched island of Nosy Ankao, just off the northeast coast of Madagascar. A…
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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…
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…
Prefer Snow to Beaches? Head down to New Zealand for a Winter Holiday this Summer!
If your idea of the perfect holiday involves snowboarding, skiing, spa treatments and après ski, it is time to pack your winter woollies and head on down to New Zealand’s South Island where Ski Season 2015 is about to get underway. Ideal for those who prefer to stay active on holiday, skiing holidays in New…
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…
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…
Heavenly Hermanus – A Whale Coast Treasure
A quiet town on the southern coast of South Africa’s Western Cape Province, Hermanus has long been a popular holiday hotspot with South African tourists, but thanks to its prime position on the ‘Whale Coast’ and gorgeous selection of boutique accommodations, this little gem is fast becoming a ‘must see’ for international travellers. Hermanus is…
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…
Fitness Holidays – Swapping Sun & Sand for Cycling, Surf and all things Sporty
Holiday trends have definitely changed over the past few years, and if a recent poll by foreign exchange company Travelex is anything to go by, it looks as though half of us are going ditch our fortnight on the beach for something much sportier in 2015 and 2016. Fitness holidays are taking the world by…
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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