Travel during the Covid Pandemia Catching an international flight with the Covid travel restrictions is not for sissies! I would like to share my experience so that perhaps other travelers can avoid the many potholes and downfalls that the present travelling landscape offers. Chaos Regardless of your destination, be warned, Chaos with a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
All travellers regardless of how thick their wallets are would like the Biggest bang for their buck. making your holiday budget stretch further as currency exchange rates not only fluctuate from day to day, but also from provider to provider. The three most popular options are: Either you use a special travel card, or your VISA or Mastercard, or [...]
CARRY ON LUGGAGE As a general rule, passengers are allowed to take one bag and one personal item with them onto their flight. As such, there are certain size and weight restrictions to ensure each passenger's belongings can fit in the cabin. Personal items usually include a handbag, briefcase or laptop bag that [...]
A pocket-sized machine to brew hand-pumped espresso coffee. Built around a pumping espresso system with only hand power needed, the Nanopresso is ideal for travelling or spending time outdoors. www.wacaco.com 9/10 The ideal travel partner. Nanopresso redefines the genre and sets new standards. Incredibly beautiful and [...]
Wondering what to pack for your cruise? This is a list of things that I have found to be vital or extremely useful on my cruises. Cruising the oceans is a little different from any other vacation and you are typically miles away from the nearest store. Cruising requires you to plan ahead and bring [...]
