Exploring Namibia’s Sandbox with Tommy’s Living Desert Tours
As we made our way down the B2 highway and past a sea of sand dunes that is the Namib Desert I couldn’t help but wonder how…
A Whirlwind Day in Windhoek – Touring Namibia’s Capital
Visiting Namibia was never the plan. To be honest it was a place I knew nothing about yet it kept coming up as a must-see destination….
5 Reasons Why I Will return to Cape Town
Cape Town is a wonderful, wonderful, city. I have covered this through many posts on the city and why I decided to live there…
Getting on top Table Mountain – Cape Town’s Towering Backdrop
Table Mountain is as a beauty. It towers unlike any mountain I have ever seen. Apparently others agree as it was recently added…
How to Explorer Cape Town on the Cheap
Although Cape Town is a modern and cosmopolitan city, there’s much to see and do if visiting on a budget. By western standards, life in Cape…
Why Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Should not be Missed
San Francisco’s Pier 39, Chicago’s Navy Pier, Key West’s Mallory Square. 3 examples of waterfront locations turned tourist traps. These are also 3 reasons why I was skeptical…
Cape Winelands Guided Tour – It’s for the best.
A self-guided wine tasting tour is never a good idea. Fun, but never a good idea. As I found out early on my Garden Route…
That Time I Almost Died Climbing Lions Head
ions Head is a sight. With its alluring position high above Cape Town it offers spectacular views of both Table Mountain and the 12…
Cape Town on the Up – Visiting Woodstock
“You’re staying in Woodstock? That’s a bit doge” said everyone in Cape Town. It was a common response that started to put some worry…
Restoring Charm in Swellendam – Schoone Oordt Hotel Review
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Swellendam, South Africa you will find Schoone Oordt– a beautifully restored country house with more charm than all the charm of the charming…
Sex Sells – The Odd Story of Ronnies Sex Shop
Parked in the middle of nowhere South Africa you will find the ultimate story of sex sells – and it has nothing to do…
Walking with Elephants in Knysna, South Africa
Riding Asian elephants is bad. I sadly learned this while visiting the Elephant Nature Park in Chang Mai where the effects of animal cruelty were on full…
The Garden Route in 3 Days
Apparently, it doesn’t take much to make me giggle like a schoolgirl. Give me a tiny blue car with a stick shift on the…
Jackasses on a Beach – The Penguins of Simons Town
Is there anything more adorable than a penguin? Cats? They are cute but man are they assholes. Baby cheetahs? Sure, until they are elbow-deep…
A Day Trip to Cape point with PG tops Tours
While visiting the incredibly attractive city of Cape Town I had the chance to head out to Cape Point with PG Tops Tours– a private tour…
Tips on Catching a Rugby Match at Newlands Stadium
Seeing a rugby match live has always been something I have wanted to do. Although it was something I was saving for my upcoming…
12 Apostles Hotel – Cape Town’s Accessible Retreat
Uber chopper. That’s a thing. I first heard about this awesome add on to Uber while staying at the 12 Apostles Hotel. Fitting as I thought this luxurious…
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A Super Cool Beer Tour in Cape Town
I love beer. This should come as no surprise as I have well documented this passion over the years. From the beer halls in…
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How to Stay Hip in Cape Town – Hippo Hotel Review
Cape Town is a rad city. Sure it has boatloads of natural beauty and scenic shorelines and blah blah blah. Those are all great…
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Durban Downtime – Concierge Boutique Hotel Review
Fresh off an exhausting trip on the most luxurious train in the world (he said sarcastically) we arrived in Durban. Beautiful, tropical, Durban. Moments after leaving…
Unearthing a Gem in Joburg – Villa Simonne Review
“Welcome to Mykonos!” announced the enthusiastic night manager as he opened the door to our room, revealing a huge (there were stairs!) and peculiar…
The Benefits of Working with a Travel Blogger
I don’t normally write about the back end and day-to-day duties of being a travel blogger (there are plenty of great sites for that)…
A Recap of My Busiest Travel Month Ever.
I don’t normally post my monthly travel recaps on my site, I save that for my newsletter. This past month however, was a special…
Experiencing The REAL Circle of Life in Africa
Make no mistake, Africa is a wild place. I have shared my experiences in the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Maasai Mara and all…
Africa got Back – My Safari BIG 5 Behinds
As we made our way from the dusty airstrip to Encounter Mara Camp our tour guide Collin was quick to point out the different…