Rovos Rail Review – The Golden Age of Travel Returns
byWith a blow of a whistle and a steam engine slowly pulling us down a track, I couldn’t help but feel like I was being…
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With a blow of a whistle and a steam engine slowly pulling us down a track, I couldn’t help but feel like I was being…
I 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…
South African wines are amongst the finest in the world. If you are lucky enough to be visiting this great country you should consider…
Disclaimer, 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…
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 Table Mountain is as a beauty. It towers unlike any mountain I have ever seen. Apparently others agree as it…
When a tour bus is listed as one of the top things to do in town you take notice. No matter what hotel I stayed…
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…
I got mixed reactions when talking to Capetonian’s about visiting Robben Island. Some said it was not to be missed. The rest shrugged it…
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…
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…
ions Head is a sight. With its alluring position high above Cape Town it offers spectacular views of both Table Mountain and the 12…
“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…
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…
Parked in the middle of nowhere South Africa you will find the ultimate story of sex sells – and it has nothing to do…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Seeing a rugby match live has always been something I have wanted to do. Although it was something I was saving for my upcoming…
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…
One of the most unique neighbourhoods in Cape Town is the Bo-Kaap area. Formally known as the Cape Malay quarter, it is nestled into…
I love beer. This should come as no surprise as I have well documented this passion over the years. From the beer halls in…
Cape Town is a rad city. Sure it has boatloads of natural beauty and scenic shorelines and blah blah blah. Those are all great…
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…