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WE WON “BEST TRAVEL BLOG IN AFRICA” 2015!
We are stoked to announce that we were chosen by the African Blogger Awards as the “Best Travel Blog in Africa!” well actually they phrased it “Best blog about Travel” but it’s the same thing (right?)...
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CROUCH, TOUCH, JOHANNESBURG.
If you’ve been following social media over the last couple of years, you’re bound to have heard a lot about the new things going down in Johannesburg town. People are coming together, new cultural hubs...
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ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE – BULUNGULA
The warm glow danced on our faces to the rhythmic beat of the bongos. My wife Lauren and I sat beneath the star- laden skies, listening to tales in the familiar but foreign language of Xhosa. We hadn’t...
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THE GRAND HYATT, KUALA LUMPUR
Recently we were invited to spend a weekend at The Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur. If you’ve ever been to KL, specifically anywhere near the Petronas Towers, you’ll know that the Grand Hyatt enjoys some of...
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DURBAN BACKPACKERS – ON THE BEACH.
Having just spent the week prior to our arrival hiking in the Drakensberg, Durban Backpackers On the Beachturned out to be exactly the relaxing haven we desired. And although dreams of sunning on the...
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SARAWAK FROGGING SAFARI
Part of our Amazing Sarawak adventure was a night time frogging safari or just “frogging” as they say. Neither Lauren nor I had ever even thought of frogging as something we’d ever contemplate doing...
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THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN DURBAN: ACCORDING TO LOCALS.
Winter is coming. But not before Autumn. So before your Facebook feed’s fill up with the same “What to do this winter” listicles about fireside dining and hibernation tactics, we thought we would chat...
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RAILROAD ROMANCE ABOARD ROVOS RAIL.
In a time when rapid travel and technology is the norm, Lauren and Vaughan McShane relish a luxurious, slow journey through the Karoo, discovering the beauty of a bygone era onboard the Rovos Rail…...
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BRILLIANT TIMES IN BENIDORM
Benidorm is a playground for adults that refuse to grow up. It makes a great place for a couple’s first holiday together in the sun. Bustling, busy and bold, there’s everything from theme parks to...
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A PERANAKAN CULINARY JOURNEY IN MALACCA.
First published in South African Airway’s in-flight magazine, Sawubona, in December 2014. In the midday heat of Malacca, my husband and I found ourselves cooking in the courtyard of an elegant 1920s...
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UNDERWATER WORLD: TIOMAN
Learning how to scuba dive is been one of things that has been on my wishlist my whole life but because I grew up lifesaving, surfing and trying my hand at pretty much every other water sport – or at...
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LEGOLAND MALAYSIA DAYTRIP
Recently we joined one of Lauren’s schools on an outing (or day-trip) to one of Johor’s best attractions (at least for kids) – Legoland Malaysia! When I say “kids” i’m totally including myself We had...
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HELP SAVE OUR RHINOS.
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – MAHATMA GANDHI I had the great privilege of growing up in South Africa, a country so rich in...
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STEER CLEAR OF KUTA, BALI.
After much excitement and minimal planning, our first trip to Bali saw us spending 3 nights in Canggu, North Kuta. While Canggu itself is really quite a wonderful place with its little coffee shops,...
View ArticleWine Tasting Excursions in the Adelaide Lowlands
For your next day trip, why not consider Barossa Valley winery tours? Explore this region that’s rich in history and offering some of the best tasting wines in the world. Experience this unique and...
View ArticleIt's Time to See New Zealand in a New Way
When you plan on seeing New Zealand you have a few choices. You can do the usual routine of renting hotel rooms and eating meals on the road. You can also consider hiring a motorhome as an alternative....
View ArticleWhy Travel in New Zealand Using a Campervan
New Zealand is an ideal place to explore because it’s one of the top holiday countries in the world. Seeing it in a campervan is especially recommended because it boasts a number of attractions that...
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San Francisco, the City of Dreams
Whether you’re a native Californian or a tourist from the other side of the world, San Francisco has something you’ll fall in love with. Much more than Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge,...
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