To be honest, I had never thought about visiting Slovenia, but when a travel conference came up in Lake Bled this summer, we jumped at the chance to visit one of the few countries in Europe that combines the Alps with the Mediterranean coastline. A beautiful country that is perfectly positioned for those who want…
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Somewhere for the Weekend?
If you cannot stretch to a holiday abroad this year, a weekend away somewhere different could be just what you need to refresh your batteries and prepare for the new season. Budget airlines now cover most European Cities, and with flights tickets as little as £20 per person, cheap weekend hotel deals, and no need…
Anguilla – The Picture Perfect Holiday Destination
If I could be anywhere else in the world right now, I think I would have to choose the Caribbean Island of Anguilla. Beautiful beaches, friendly locals, delicious seaside restaurants, and all the water activities you could possible wish for, Anguilla has it all, and there is nothing more relaxing that watching the sun go…
Double Destination Honeymoons – Getting the Best of Both Worlds
There is nothing more exciting than planning your honeymoon, but how do you decide on where to go and what to do if you both have different ideas on “The Perfect Honeymoon”? The thought of two weeks doing absolutely nothing on a secluded beach in the Indian Ocean may sound like the dream honeymoon for…
Friday’s Photo Session – The Über Cool Camps Bay, Cape Town
A place I once called home, and a place I hope to call home again someday in the future, the über cool Camps Bay in Cape Town is possibly the best place to live in the world! With its beautiful beach, the 12 Apostles Mountain Range, Lions Head, and all the bars and restaurants you…
Next Stop… Namibia
Anyone who follows our blog will know that we have a bucket list of countries we want to visit as long as the Great Wall of China, but if there is one destination we are desperate to explore, it is the vast and beautiful land of Namibia. With the magnificent red dunes of Sossusvlei, the…
Is Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route the most beautiful path to The Roof of Africa?
We have received a lot of enquiries recently about Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route, and while I have yet to climb this particular route myself, I am beginning to understand why Tanzanian locals refer to it as “the most beautiful and scenic route” on Mount Kilimanjaro. A longer trek that takes 8 or 9 days, Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho…
Cruise Holidays – Do You Love ‘em or Hate ‘em?
When it comes to cruise holidays, it seems like there is a huge divide between travellers… Some people love the idea of spending a week or two sailing the seven seas, with 24-hour dining, endless entertainment options, and a new port to visit almost every day, but others, well they seem to find the idea…
The Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014 – Will you go for Silver or Gold?
With less than four weeks to go until registration opens for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014, we are busy finalising our programs, confirming our hotel reservations, designing our cycling shirts, and searching for a Tandem bike! Having finally persuaded Mr. K that tandem is the way to go in 2014, I checked with our…
Staying Healthy Abroad and Avoiding the Top 5 Travel Bugs
It is no secret that we are travelling further and to more ‘exotic’ destinations than we were some 20 years ago, but what I was surprised to learn from a newspaper article the other day, is that six out of ten travellers fall sick during their holiday! Spanish tummy, sunstroke and mosquito bites are about…
Friday’s Photo Session – Talampaya National Park – Argentina
One of the most beautiful places in South America, El Parque Nacional Talampaya is a ‘must see’ for anyone visiting the La Rioja Province of Argentina. Located some 217km from the city of La Rioja, this majestic UNESCO Heritage Site is easily accessible by car, and whether you decide to drive along yourself or take…
Going Loco Down in…Cabo San Lucas!
It might not have the same ring to it as Acapulco, but Cabo San Lucas is a fantastic place to ‘go loco’ in Mexico, and if you have ever visited the well-known and much-loved ‘Cabo-Wabo’ – well, you will know exactly what I am talking about! Cabo San Lucas doesn’t seem to have established itself…
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