Swellendam is a lovely little mountainous town in the Overberg region of South Africa. Often overlooked by travellers passing through on their way to the Garden Route or down to Cape Town, Swellendam really should be considered a destination in it’s own right and has much more to offer than a convenient refueling stop. Cape […]
Mallorca without a car – Navigating the Balearic island on public transport
Mallorca is one of Spain’s gorgeous Balearic Islands. A stunning island where you can enjoy sunshine well into October, sip on sangria, wander the colourful streets of Palma, browse the fresh produce of the Santanyi market and swim in the bluest water at Calo des Moro. It’s also an island where most will hire a […]
The Ultimate Guide to Milos, Greece
You’ve seen Milos all over your Instagram feeds over the past few summers and after spending a week on this Greek Island I can comfirm it is 100% worth the hype. Milos is a gorgeous Greek Island located in the Cyclades group of islands and really ticks all the boxes you need for the perfect […]
How to Spend 2 days in Athens
Almost every trip to Greece will involve a stopover in Athens at some point. Flying into any of the islands with take you through Athens, and Pireaus port is the springboard to many of the surrounding Greek islands. The Cyclades islands, Santorini, Naxos, Paros and Milos, are easily accessible from Athens and you can book ferries […]
Is Pamukkale worth the hype?
Pamukkale is the most out of this world place to visit in Turkey. It is famous for its white limestone travertines, which are terraced pools with cascading thermal water, and is one of the most visited places in Turkey. We went there on our most recent trip on our way back to Istanbul from road […]
Road Tripping Turkey’s Turquoise Coast: Alaçatı, Ölüdeniz & Kaş
We spent 10 days road tripping Turkey’s Turquoise Coast and it surpassed my wildest dreams. The views and scenery were beyond breathtaking and we absolutely loved being able to explore this region of the country in our own rental car (we hired our car through DiscoverCars.com) *A reminder that if you book through the links […]
How to Spend 3 Days in Istanbul
How to Spend 3 Days in Istanbul Istanbul is the most vibrant and colourful city. The only city in the world to straddle two continents, Istanbul is such a unique place and absolutely has to be on your Turkey bucket list. Here are my recommendations on how to spend 3 days in Istanbul. Where to […]
11 Unique Experiences in Cape Town for Adventure Seekers
Cape Town was voted the second best city in the world in 2024. It’s easy to see why. Cape Town has the mountains, the sea, an incredible foodie scene and award-winning wines. There are plenty of bucket list experiences most people come to Cape Town to tick off: Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, seeing […]
The Best Cabin Stays and Hot Tub Stays in the Western Cape
Cabin season is HERE and the Western Cape doesn’t have a shortage of wonderful cabins and hot tub stays near to Cape Town. If you’re looking for the perfect weekend away for these wintery months then make sure you book a stay at one of these gorgeous cabin and hot tub stays. This list is […]
Leopard’s Kloof Waterfall Hike
The Leopard’s Kloof Waterfall hike is located inside the Harold Porter Botanical Garden in Betty’s Bay. It is a relatively easy hike through a beautiful mountain valley with three stunning waterfalls along the way. Over the years the Krom Rivier Hike in the Du Toitskloof Mountains has become increasing popular. It is an absolutely stunning […]
Kasteelspoort Hike
Kasteelspoort Hike is one of the most insta-worthy hikes in Cape Town. Made famous by the iconic diving board rock set above the great Atlantic, this Cape Town Hike is on every traveller’s bucket list. This is one of my favourite hikes up Table Mountain with some of the best views of the coast line […]
How to book & plan for the Tsitsikamma Trail
The Tsitsikamma Trail is a 6 day, 60km multi-day hike which begins at Nature’s Valley Rest Camp and ends at Storms River. It is one of the most beautiful multi-day hikes in South Africa and definitely needs to be on your bucket list. The trail takes you deep into the Tsitsikamma Forest and along beautiful […]