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…
Reviews
My take on Travel gear, Accommodations, Excursions, and Attractions.
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…
Jackasses on a Beach – The Penguins of Simons Town
byIs 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
byWhile 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…
12 Apostles Hotel – Cape Town’s Accessible Retreat
byUber 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…
9.8
A Super Cool Beer Tour in Cape Town
byI love beer. This should come as no surprise as I have well documented this passion over the years. From the beer halls in…
9.8
How to Stay Hip in Cape Town – Hippo Hotel Review
byCape Town is a rad city. Sure it has boatloads of natural beauty and scenic shorelines and blah blah blah. Those are all great…
9.5
Durban Downtime – Concierge Boutique Hotel Review
byFresh 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
by“Welcome to Mykonos!” announced the enthusiastic night manager as he opened the door to our room, revealing a huge (there were stairs!) and peculiar…
5 Reasons to Choose Encounter Mara for your Safari
byTucked away in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is the intimate and permanent tent camp Encounter Mara. As mentioned in my post on my…
Experiencing The Serengeti Wildebeest Migration
byVisiting 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
byHunting Rhino in Ngorongoro Ah, the elusive rhino. Of the “Big 5” animals we had yet to spot the toughest of them all, and…
Experiencing Tanzania from Chaka Camp
byAfter what felt like a week of travel we arrived in Arusha. We had just spent 3 relaxing days in our sleepy banda at…
Shark Bait: Swimming with Dolphins in Lamu
by“Alright chaps, over we go.” With that Kizingo Lodge owner, Louis was gone. We had travelled 40 minutes or so in large swells to…
Downtime on Lamu – Kizingo Lodge Review
byAfter a super stressful time eating three-course meals, seeing all the animals, and taking frequent catnaps at the wonderfully awesome Encounter Mara safari camp…
My 1st Safari Experience
byFor my very 1st Safari experience I had no expectations. I had no set goal of seeing “big five” anything or whether my tent…
Roam Mobility Review – Connected South of 49
by— CONTEST CLOSED!— Big congrats to Emma Lane! Enjoy your Roam Mobility prize package! Thanks to all that entered. Be sure to Like This Life in…
Getting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review
byGetting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review I love a good layover. What many perceive as an annoyance I see as an opportunity…
Circa 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach
byCirca 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach Life is a trip, words that couldn’t be more on brand for this…
Failing to Launch at the Kennedy Space Center
byFailing to Launch at the Kennedy Space Center Rockets are awesome. Space travel is amazing. The very fact that man walked on the moon is…
Man vs. Florida Key Lime Pie – Where to Find the Islands Best
byKey West is Key lime crazy. As mentioned in my 6 odd things to do in Key West post, you can find Florida Key Lime…
5 Reasons to Visit Nashville Now
byNashville is rad, and don’t people know it. In recent years tourism numbers to Music City are up, as is the desire for…
Staying Friendly in Nashville – Hutton Hotel Review
byStaying Friendly in Nashville – Hutton Hotel Review Nashville is an amazing town. With a rich musical heritage and an up and coming downtown…
Visiting the Johnny Cash Museum
byVisiting the Johnny Cash Museum Easily the attraction I was most excited to visit while in Nashville was the Johnny Cash Museum. As mentioned in…
Touring RCA Studio B – Home of the Nashville Sound
byTouring RCA Studio B – Home of the Nashville Sound My visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame was a surprising highlight from…