An unabashed tourist and her family explore the world one holiday at a time.
When going on safari in the Kruger National Park, or any of the big game farms in South Africa, there are a number of do’s and don’ts that you should keep in mind to make sure that the experience is both rewarding and enjoyable to all those involved. Here are some general guidelines to consider: Do book your game drive...
Lately, I’ve found myself more and more drawn towards destinations that feature animals and the beauty of nature as the main attraction. I went swimming with dolphins in Zanzibar last year and recently jetted off to Hermanus to do some whale watching. A friend of mine also suggested travelling to Rwanda, the last place where the endangered silverback gorilla can...
There are some songs that can instantly transport you to another place. They make you want to pack up your suitcase and jump on a plane every time you listen to them. Here are some of my favourites: Africa by Toto When I was living in the UK for a couple of years, this song used to bring tears...
Tripbase has published a number of e-books containing bloggers’ secret travel tips. Here are three of mine: Try the Beaten Path for a Change Whenever I turn the TV on to the Travel Channel or browse someone else’s travel blog, I am frequently advised that the best possible way to travel is to get off the “beaten path”. They then continue to...
Everyone who knows me knows that I like to travel. Yet every time I tell someone that I’m planning my next overseas holiday I invariably get one of the following reactions: Incredulous: “You’re not going overseas again?!” in the same tone a mother would use on a delinquent child called into the principal’s office for the umpteenth time. Jealous: “You...
For a while now I’ve had this vision of what I want for my next holiday – I wanted mountains (snow-capped, if possible), a crystal clear lake, ancient evergreen trees so tall you have to keep yourself from falling over backwards when looking up at them, and lots of clean, fresh air. Having recently watched The Proposal, my mind immediately...
The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus, god of new beginnings and doorways, said to have two faces, one looking backwards and the other forwards. And so as 2009 draws to a close we all do as Janus did – reflect on the past year and make plans for the new year to come. Here are...
There is something special about this time of year. No matter what your religious denomination, I think most people look forward to the Christmas season. Not only because you finally get to wind down and relax and spend some much-needed quality time with loved ones, but also because there is a certain undeniable magic in the air the closer the...
For the past few months I’ve been working in an office adjacent to the airport. And every time I see a plane take off, a small thrill of excitement tingles down my spine and I can’t help but wish I were on it, even if it were headed for Harare. Why is this? What is this longing for unknown and...