Like many travellers I had “Climb Mount Kilimanjaro” firmly written on my bucket list, but if I am honest, I never actually thought I would have the opportunity to do it. Fortunately, my travel-mad husband also dreamed about climbing Africa’s highest mountain, and one sunny afternoon in June last year he booked the flights to Kilimanjaro…
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Self Drive Holidays along the World’s Top 10 Coastal Drives
There is nothing like a drive along the coast to blow away those cobwebs and make you appreciate life, and when you combine it with two weeks off work and the opportunity to spend some quality time with a loved one, you may just feel like a new person after your trip! Self drive holidays…
May Day, May Day – It’s Time to Book a Holiday!
White Rabbits and Pinch Punch, the 1st of May has finally arrived and it is time to pack away the winter woollies, spring clean the house, and start thinking about that summer holiday! The winter seems to have gone on forever this year, but with the cows back in the fields (it’s an Austrian thing),…
Travelling in Bolivia – La Paz, La Quiaca and Beyond
Bolivia is not only one of the fastest growing destinations in South America, but it is also one of the most geographically diverse, and if you are looking for a truly unique “non-touristy” travel experience, you will more than appreciate what Bolivia has to offer. As one of only two ‘landlocked’ countries within South America…
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…
Fancy Sailing the British Virgin Islands? Then why not go with the ‘Flow’!
During our brief work placement on the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten, we met a wonderful couple by the name of Donald and Audrey, who had recently packed up their home in South Africa and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to their new home and new life in the British Virgin Islands. One of the…
My Kind of Crete
Out of all the places we have lived in the world, the picturesque island of Crete remains one of our favourite’s thanks mainly to the friendly locals, the beautiful landscapes and the Greek food! The largest island in Greece and one that is renowned for its natural beauty and hospitable people, Crete is more like…
Thai Temptations – A photographic journey throughout Thailand
Thailand may have a reputation for being the hedonistic capital of the world, but what many people fail to realise is that this Southeast Asian gem is one of the most beautiful and friendly countries on planet earth. A land of golden beaches, lush green islands, opulent temples, and chaotic cities, Thailand has so much…
Castaway to the Fiji Islands
A seriously romantic holiday destination that is every bit as idyllic and beautiful as one would imagine, the Fiji Islands may be a long way to go, but they are worth every single air mile! A destination favoured by honeymooners, baby boomers, back packers and world travellers, the Fiji Islands are accessible to everyone, and…
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…
The Cameron Highlands – Anyone for a Cuppa Tea?
With a ‘cup of tea’ being the national drink of England, you would think that anyone born and raised in Blighty would know quite a lot about it, such as where it comes from, how it grows, and what a tea plantation looks like… To be honest, the only thing I knew about tea until…
Rottnest Island – A Windswept Wonder off the Western Coast of Australia
Nestling just 18 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia, Rottnest Island, often referred to as ‘Rotto’ by the locals, is an A-Class Reserve of exquisite natural beauty. Accessible by boat (Rottnest Express) from Fremantle, a hip and trendy port city on the outskirts of Perth, Rottnest Island has been a popular holiday destination with…
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