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…
Walking Maasai – My Guilt Ridden Boma Visit
While on safari in Tanzania I had the unique opportunity to hang out with a Maasai man and get a glimpse into their…
5 Reasons to Choose Encounter Mara for your Safari
Tucked away in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is the intimate and permanent tent camp Encounter Mara. As mentioned in my post on my…
My Safari Big 4 out of 5
My Safari Big 4 out of 5 I didn’t arrive in Africa with a list of things to tick off – except those on…
Experiencing The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration
Visiting the Serengeti has always been something I had to do but I was never really sure why. I suppose on name power alone…
Hunting Rhino in Ngorongoro
Hunting Rhino in Ngorongoro Ah, the elusive rhino. Of the “Big 5” animals we had yet to spot the toughest of them all, and…