5 Must Visit Sightseeing Spots in Botswana
byBotswana might not be the first place you consider if you’re planning a trip to Africa, but it’s a bit of a hidden gem….
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Home of Mustafa and all the cute animals he eats.
5 Reasons Why You Should Climb Kilimanjaro Right Now
byMount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the tallest mountains in the world. Because it’s not part of a larger…
5 More Awesome Things to do in Cape Town
byI recently tried to capture Cape Town’s coolness through a guest post on Nomadasaurous.com and failed. Sure, I covered the must-dos like heading up Table…
Etiquette Tips for South African Wine Routes
bySouth African wines are amongst the finest in the world. If you are lucky enough to be visiting this great country you should consider…
3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Drive like Africans
byAlthough at first I was filled with terror, I quickly found that driving in Africa was not only easy but also much better than back…
6.3 A Peek Inside the Cairo Gienah Lounge
byAfter spending a short layover touring the Pyramids of Giza I was looking forward to relaxing Inside the Cairo Gienah Lounge. In the end,…
Why you Should Visit Cairo Now
byNote: I wrote this article BEFORE the tragic bombing of the Russian Metrojet airliner. That said, I still stand by this post on visiting…
A Photo Walk Around the Pyramids of Giza
byA visit to Cairo has long been on my must do list. After years of putting off a trip due to the political situation and…
My Guide to a Great Cairo Layover
byAs I found on my recent Cairo layover, now is a great time to visit. With tourism down and the political situation stabilizing, a Cairo…
A Nonbirder’s Take on the Birds of Africa
byDisclaimer, I know very little about birds. They have wings. they fly, and they shit on statues. That’s is pretty much where my fowl knowledge…
10 Exploring Namibia’s Sandbox with Tommy’s Living Desert Tours
byAs 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
byVisiting 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
byCape 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
byGetting on top Table Mountain Table Mountain is as a beauty. It towers unlike any mountain I have ever seen. Apparently others agree as it…
10 Hopping on-and-off with City Sightseeing Cape Town
byWhen a tour bus is listed as one of the top things to do in town you take notice. No matter what hotel I stayed…
How to Explorer Cape Town on the Cheap
byAlthough 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…
10 Visiting Robben Island – More than Cape Town’s Alcatraz
byI got mixed reactions when talking to Capetonian’s about visiting Robben Island. Some said it was not to be missed. The rest shrugged it…
Why Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Should not be Missed
bySan 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…
10 Cape Winelands Guided Tour – It’s for the best.
byA 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
byions 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
by“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…
10 Restoring Charm in Swellendam – Schoone Oordt Hotel Review
byTucked 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
byParked 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
byRiding 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
byApparently it doesn’t take much to make me giggle like a schoolgirl. Give me a tiny blue car with a stick shift on the…