We have been lucky enough to visit many countries in the world, but we have yet to find anywhere with more beautiful sunsets than Southern African. A celebrated part of daily life, in South Africa at least, sunset is when friends and family come together to share their stories of the day and enjoy a…
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A Date with ‘Big Daddy’ in Sossusvlei
No trip to Namibia would be complete without a trip to the iconic landscapes and rust-red sands of Sossusvlei, and if you want to climb one of the world’s highest sand dunes, this is most definitely the place to do it! Home to Dune 45, Big Mama, and of course, Big Daddy, Sossusvlei has some…
Last Minute Easter Holidays – There is still time to Escape to Cape Town!
We may only have a week to go until the Easter weekend, but if you would rather swop your chocolate bunny for a bikini, there is still time to book a last-minute Easter break! With some destinations up to 25% cheaper than they were this time last year, you don’t have to spend a fortune…
A Gourmet Tour of Africa – This is why we LOVE to Travel!
One of the things we love most about travelling is trying different foods, new wines, and local delicacies that one just cannot get anywhere else in the world. During our recent 5-week trip to South Africa and Namibia, we certainly made the most of the gourmet offerings (my expanded waistline is a testament to that…
Sailing Holidays Mozambique – Island Hopping the Quirimbas Archipelago
Mozambique is fast becoming one of Africa’s “hippest” holiday destinations thanks to its endless beaches, excellent dive spots, lively cities, and magical offshore islands just waiting to be hopped on! With over 2500km of coastline, you never have to worry about sharing your spot on the beach with other travellers in Mozambique, and with both…
Self-Drive Tours Namibia – Do You Really Need a 4×4 or Can You Drive with a Normal Car?
A question I asked about a million people before heading to Namibia on our recent self-drive tour was, do we need a 4×4 vehicle or can we self-drive Namibia with a normal car? The answers were pretty much 50 / 50, in that half of those I asked said a 4×4 was essential, while the…
Roaring above Cape Town on our Lions Head Tour!
There are so many things to see and do in Cape Town that you could easily spend a fortnight just exploring the city and its surrounds, but if there is one thing you shouldn’t miss during your stay in the Mother City (in my humble opinion!), it would have to be climbing Lions Head Mountain….
Perfectly Paternoster
If, like us, you are a huge fan of South Africa, then you have probably already ticked Kruger Park, Sabi Sands, the Garden Route, Cape Town, and a whole host of inland treasures off your bucket list… but if you haven’t ventured up the west coast yet – you are in for a treat! During…
Namibia – The Narnia of South-West Africa
Much like the fictional fantasy world of Narnia, the southern African country of Namibia is a world of magical landscapes, mysterious beasts, and a colourful history stemming back over thousands of years. A unique destination that has much to offer international travellers, Namibia is big, beautiful and boasts some of the world’s most unusual flora…
Macau – Like Vegas, Only Different
Described as “the Vegas of the East”, the Island of Macau is the only place in China where gambling is legal, and as such, the biggest names from Vegas including the Wynn, the Venetian and MGM have developed replica resorts to cater for the ever-growing gambling crowds. A former Portuguese colony and the last remain…
Calling All International Cyclists – Today is Your Last Chance to Enter the Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014!
The suitcases are packed (well, almost), the seeding information / start times have been released, and we have just a few days to go until we head on down the Cape Town for the World’s Largest Cycling Race – exciting or what! The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour promises to be another fantastic event in…
Voluntourism – Is it Really the Most Ethical Way to Holiday?
As one of the world’s fastest growing travel trends, Volunteer Tourism or “Voluntourism” attracts thousands of travellers each year. A chance to combine a trip abroad with charity work, Voluntourism is perfect for those who would like spend their holiday time helping others, and providing you book your trip with an ethical travel company or…
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