What does travel, adventure and safari have in common? They are all out of the ordinary activities from work or routine. Although not essential qualities, all of these can be unusual and exciting or daring.
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Budgeting for travel is always a challenge. Transport and accommodation are what drains even the best financial planning.
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We all love to travel, at least most of us do. I am the first to admit that in some way I have made a negative impact on a place that I have been to.
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Zinkwazi Beach lounges around near Ballito, not far from Durban, about 80 kilometres north. A tiny fishing village and nature conservancy on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Cape Vidal is situated on a magnificent piece of coastline but has an endless reputation of being notorious for cheeky relentless monkeys.
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Allow me a little indulgence. A fantasy if you will. I would like to start off with a wish list for 2021. That is travel and trends prediction.
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As exciting as travel is, when you are the proud ‘parent’ of a furry child, it is difficult to leave them behind.
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We were no strangers to Mozambique, as the Moz bug had bitten us well and truly. We have had numerous adventures and even some hairy moments.
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Five kilometres after the Lebombo border control into Mozambique we reached our overnight accommodation. Dusk had quickly turned into darkness. The gate was closed, there was no sign of life and there were no visible lights shining. We thought we had arrived at the wrong place, but the sign confirmed we were at the right place.
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There are many common misconceptions about Phuket that may put travellers off visiting Thailand which is such a shame because Phuket has so much to offer.
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The Pearl of the Andaman attracts backpackers and billionaires alike, travellers as well as investors. The minute you set foot on the island it is manifested constantly. Phuket is extreme in its tourism, a haven where visitors get caught in the current of Thailand’s leisure industry cash cow.
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What is the first experience you generally go for when you step into a foreign country? Out of necessity it is usually food. After all you need to build some stamina to explore an international destination, don’t you agree?
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During our first dive of the trip to test and adjust our gear, before we were supposed to have a week of submersing ourselves continuously to admire the ocean life, we had a diving emergency. A medical evacuation was required.
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At Phuket airport’s passport control, the pace was as sluggish as a snail quivering through a trail of salt. We stood in a fog of weariness willing the speed to pick up so we could enter Thailand.
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Many questions are regularly asked when people want to visit Phi Phi Island. Here is my honest insight of this island.
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There is a remote stretch of sand in Mozambique. It begged to be discovered by us. Is it an island? We took a road trip to find out.
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In 2005 we took a self-drive road trip along the coast of Southern Mozambique. I’d like to share some information that you may find beneficial if you ever embark on a similar journey.
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The road was in a shocking condition. Where there was tar, it was like a patchwork quilt. The drop from the tar to the gravel on the side of the road could break easily break your suspension.
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Let me tell you a fable about Madagascar. To be honest, it is fact. In places it certainly is paradise. It has also been known to ooze adventure or at the very least excitement.
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Are sunsets the same everywhere? African sunsets are beautiful but what about the rest of the world?
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