If you haven't heard about South Africa as a kiteboarding destination, then you can't really call yourself a kiteboarder / kitesurfer. In 1998 whilst taking an Italian Tour group on a surfing adventure in South Africa, I witnessed some of the first kiters in Cape Town. This newly born sport tickled my inquisitive [...]
Parents take note! If you are travelling with kids under the age of 18 years old to South Africa you will be asked to present their Birth Certificate at the airport prior to boarding. A valid Passport is not good enough. This is something that parents are not being told by their travel agents when [...]
Explore the historic Jack Daniel's Distillery on a guided tour. The world-famous whiskey tour includes a intoduction, the history, the stills, rickyard, the charcoal mellowing and the barrel room. After which you can taste a variety of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. +1 888 551 5225 Lynchburg, Tennessee www.jackdaniels.com 10/10 [...]
Safaris for the Veterinary Profession are only for Veterinarians, Vet Nurses, Technicians and Vet Students, wanting an in-depth look at wildlife and its associations with Veterinary Science. A unique insight into wildlife and Veterinary Science. +27 46 622 7633 Grahamstown, South Africa www.brotherssafaris.com 9/10 Brothers Safaris offers a [...]
Pack a Travellers First Aid Kit Pack a first aid kit containing something for headaches, colds, heartburn, allergies, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, coughs, and plasters. My best Swiss Army knife travel medicine is Activated Charcoal pills (these take care of traveller’s diarrhoea, hangovers, bloated stomachs or cramps and minor allergic reactions) Travel Tips & Advice [...]
There is far more to Addo than just elephants! The highlight of our visits to my families citrus farms in Addo is always the Addo Elephant National Park, but Addo has such a variety of Adventure Activities in store for visitors. I often get asked by friends and fellow travellers for my list of favourite activities [...]
Treating poisonings, diarrhoea, hangover, calm upset stomach. Activated charcoal is also used topically in bandages for helping heal wounds and to improve the appearance of skin. Nature’s Choice Detoxinol – Activated Charcoal 9/10 Activated charcoal works by trapping toxins and chemicals in the gut, preventing their absorption as [...]
Some travellers prefer to sit down in a restaurant for a bite to eat rather than mix with the locals on the street. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a little air-conditioning, but you would be wrong to assume that the meal is healthier or fresher because it’s prepared in a “proper” kitchen. How can you eat [...]
Pack face moisturising wipes for flights Ever wonder why you’re so dehydrated when you get off of a long flight? The humidity in aircraft cabins is only around 20%, which is less than in the Sahara Desert’s (25%). Travel Tips & Advice
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