Storms River Mouth, Tsitsikamma National Park Storms River Mouth is a gorgeous area located in the heart of the Tsitsikamma National Park. Explore hiking trails, camp on the banks of the Storms River Mouth, adventure along the river on a kayaking tour or join a zipling tour through the Tsitsikamma Forest. Where? Tsitsikamma National Park […]
Kruger National Park: how to plan a day trip
The Kruger National Park is one of South Africa’s largest game reserves. It is home to a vast variety of wild animals including the Big Five; rhino, lion, elephant, leopard, and buffalo, many different antelope, giraffe, cheetah and birds. No trip to South Africa would be complete without a safari experience and the Kruger National […]
Blyde River Canyon, Mpumalanga
The Blyde River Canyon is the heart and treasure of Mpumalanga, South Africa. A vast canyon painted with a silvery blue snaking river and surrounded by grand and towering mountains. The area is about a 30 minute drive from Graskop and has a few beautiful spots to visit. The close proximity and collection of places […]
Panorama Route, Mpumalanga
After our week exploring Joburg it was time to hit the road for Graskop. Graskop is a little town in Mpumalanga that acts as the gateway to the Panorama Route. This little slice of paradise is home to rolling green hills, pine forests, countless waterfalls, sprawling valleys and planes, canyons and freshwater swimming spots. Our […]
Joburg: A Capetonian’s guide
Cape Town vs Joburg. This seems to be the age old feud in South Africa- the battle of the cities. I’ve called Cape Town my home for the past 18 years (having lived in Gaborone, Botswana for the first 4 years of my life) and have always sat firmly on the ‘Cape Town is the […]
Gili Air, Lombok
Planning a trip to Gili Air Getting there You’ll need to take a boat from Bali to Gili Air. I used Gili Getaway and experienced excellent service. You can book your tickets through their website. Be aware that the crossing between islands in Indonesia can be a little hair-raising. If you are prone to sea […]
Nusa Lembongan, Bali
Planning a trip to Nusa Lembongan Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida are three small islands just off Bali. These islands are well known for their incredible viewing spots of unreal landscapes. They’re the sort of places that just spark a sense of adventure and exploration. We decided to base ourselves on Nusa lembongan […]
Bingin, Bali
Planning a trip to Bingin Getting there You will need to organise a taxi/ driver to drive you to Bingin. We drove from Ubud and it took us around 2 hours. The private driving services in Bali are very affordable. Just ask your accommodation to recommend someone. If you’re arriving from the airport, contact your […]
Ubud, Bali
Planning a trip to Ubud Getting there You will need to organise a taxi/ driver to drive you to Ubud. It is an hour and a half drive (possibly longer with traffic). The private driving services in Bali are very affordable. Just ask your accommodation to recommend someone. If you’re arriving from the airport, contact […]
Gili Trawangan, Lombok
Planning a trip to Gili Trawangan Getting there You’ll need to take a boat from Bali to Gili Trawangan. I used Gili Getaway and experienced excellent service. You can book your tickets through their website. Be aware that the crossing between islands in Indonesia can be a little hair-raising. If you are prone to sea […]
Canggu, Bali
Planning a trip to Canggu Getting there You will need to organise a taxi/ driver to drive you to Canggu. It is a 1 hour drive from the airport. The private driving services in Bali are very affordable. Just ask your accommodation to recommend someone to pick you up. Where to stay The Palms Canggu […]
Winter in Cape Town
A comprehensive guide to finding fun adventures and outings in Cape Town this winter. I am a sunshine seeker, lover of spending time outdoors and adventuring in nature. The options of things that I enjoy doing are quite limited by the cold, wind and rain we experience during the winter months in Cape Town. Usually […]