So I was the crazy, daring girl that dared to venture on a solo trip to the Drakensberg mountains in Kwazulu-Natal Province (South Africa). My trip to the Drakensberg made me realise something about solo trips: although you leave home alone, you usually end up meeting interesting strangers along the way who are just as … More A Solo Trip to the Drakensberg Mountains, Kwazulu-Natal
When most of us think about the Western Cape, we imagine the coastal city of Cape Town nestled against the majestic Table Mountain backdrop. Cape Town is no doubt a dream vacation for most of us, but the rest of the western cape province offers even more. This province caters for all kinds of travellers: … More Western Cape Mini Road Trip
The province of Mpumalanga in South Africa is one of the underrated travel destinations in the country. Many tourists flock to the Western Cape Province (home to Cape Town) and overlook this part of the country which offers plenty of waterfalls, panoramic mountain views and boasts the largest green canyon in the world! Mpumalanga, which … More Place of the Rising Sun – Mpumalanga, South Africa
What do you get when you combine bustling cosmopolitan cities, lush green rice fields, floating markets and villages, rich war history and great beach escapes. Well, the answer is…Vietnam! I must admit, I didn’t know much about this country in South East Asia at the time and I had to be persuaded to travel to … More Vietnamese Persuasion
The dramatic change in the landscape first catches your eye when you cross the border from South Africa to Namibia. As you leave South Africa, you bid farewell to the relatively green landscape and you are met by the dry, arid desert landscape. The beauty of the desert is subtle, it doesn’t immediately jump right … More Queen of the Desert – Namibia
Applying for a tourist Schengen visa may seem daunting at first, but it shouldn’t be. Here are some of the key things you typically need for a schengen visa. The requirements may vary depending on the embassy you’re applying through, so I strongly advise that you visit the website of the specific embassy. A Schengen … More Schengen Tourist Visa Application – Tips
I absolutely love everything about Italy. The historic city of Rome, the beautiful Tuscan country side, the enduring tradition of art and culture and Italy is of course a foodie’s paradise. Italy will challenge all of your senses and will leave a long lasting impression. I was in Italy for a short six days in … More An Italian Affair
We’ve all heard the stories about Amsterdam. About how ‘free’ the Dutch are. Well I was also curious and so I went to find out. I spent three nights in central Amsterdam and that was more than enough time for me. I didn’t find a lot of activities which suited my travel style. The red … More What happens in Amsterdam….
When most people think about going to Thailand, they imagine turquoise water and lush, green limestone cliffs, floating on the ocean. Well Thailand is all of that, but it’s also more than that. I spent 10 days in Thailand and I discovered parts of the country which I didn’t know existed. Thailand was my first … More There’s more to Thailand than the Phi Phi Islands
I intentionally titled this piece “for the fearful” because I don’t consider myself a daredevil nor am I fearless. Skydiving is crazy right? The fact that humans decide to jump from a moving aircraft must surely sound crazy. Well apparently I’m one of those crazy humans because I decided to leap from a moving aircraft. … More A leap of faith – Skydiving for the fearful
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