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Travelling during the Covid Pandemia
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 [...]
The Ultimate Kiteboarding Holiday In South Africa
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 [...]
Travelling to South Africa with children?
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 [...]
Things to do in and around Addo Elephant Park
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 [...]
Activated Charcoal
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 [...]
How to Eat Street Food Safely While Travelling?
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 [...]
How to get the most out of your travel money?
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 [...]
Luggage Allowance Guide
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 [...]
Wacaco Nanopresso
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 [...]
Packing For A Cruise
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 [...]
My Thailand Pack List
I only pack the items below and clothes for 2 days, into my trusty day pack (22-25 litre backpack) as I prefer to travel light and love shopping at the Thai Markets. Pack a large empty [...]
Did Mayans Start Naughts & Crosses?
The ancient Maya, the indigenous people of Mexico and Central America gave us many things including the early calendar, but did the start the game of Noughts & Crosses?
What NOT to pack for Thailand
Thailand presents visitors with a laidback fashion culture with Boardshorts or Sarong, T-shirt and Slip Slop's sometimes make you feel a little overdressed. (Keeping in mind that you should cover up when visiting Temples, Religious [...]
Top 10 things to pack for Thailand
Travelling to Thailand is such an amazing experience, but making up your packing list can be challenging. The chances are that you will spend a lot of time on the beach and backpacking around Thailand. [...]
Top 10 Best Destinations in South Africa
My home country of South Africa has so much to offer visitors. You truly will be spoilt for choice as South Africa is has become known as the adventure capital of the world? [...]