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
Switch to private browsing whenever you Book Flights or Tours. Airlines and travel companies often record your visits to their websites by installing cookies on your browser. This is to push visitors into a purchase decision sooner and encourage impulse buying by raising the prices or reducing the availability shown with each visit. Travel [...]
Beware of Free Public WiFi Avoid logging into bank accounts or accounts that require a password login while using an open network, free public WiFi (such as airports or coffee shops). It's better to wait for your hotel or places which password protect their wifi. Travel Tips & Advice
Google Translate can read written text Use the camera feature on Google Translate App for translating food menus, signs, posters, and anything else you need to read. You simply press the camera icon, aim your phone at the text, and it translates it all in real-time for you. I found this super helpful for [...]
Eat street food! If you skip the street food, you miss out on local culture. Don’t be afraid, the locals detest food poisoning as much as tourists. If you’re nervous, look for places where kids are eating. This is typically the freshest, best priced, yummiest food available! Travel Tips & Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask for a Hotel Room upgrade. You have nothing to lose. Wearing the biggest smile you own, all you have to do is ask: "I heard you were the person I should ask for a room upgrade" Hotels have a lot of flexibility when it comes to assigning upgrades at [...]
Make sure your phone is unlocked or dual sim With an unlocked phone, you’ll be able to buy local SIM cards and access cheap data as you travel. Cheap data means getting to use Google Maps when you’re lost, being able to Snapchat your way around a city, and being easily contactable via WhatsApp [...]
