Bribie Island Butterfly House

I think we would be hard pressed to find someone that doesn’t like butterflies. Who wouldn’t be enchanted?

Beautiful, fragile and gentle, flitting from bloom to bloom.

AustraliaRoaming Fox2 October 2024Bribie Island Butterfly Houseaustralia, conservation, day trips, family travel, island, nature, queenslandComment

Myths debunked about Phuket, Thailand

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.

Beach and island holidays, International travelRoaming Fox17 July 2020Phuket, Thailand, island, tourist trap, tourist, food Comments

How you can still have fun in tourist trap Phuket

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.

Beach and island holidays, International travelRoaming Fox9 July 2020Phuket, Thailand, islands, island, tropical island holiday, tropical island, tourist, tourist trap Comments

Hot tips on what to eat not to starve in Phuket

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?

Beach and island holidays, International travelRoaming Fox18 June 2020explore, food, Traditional food, restaurant, Phuket, Thailand, international travel, island Comments

Is Pomene an island? Time to find out.

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.

Africa, Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox28 March 2019Africa, curios, dive, explore, island, estuary, lagoon, Mozambique, off road, overland, camping, road trip, diving, 4x4, Pomene Comments

Madagascar an island of paradise and pandemonium

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.

Beach and island holidays, International travelRoaming Fox9 November 2018dive, destination, deserted islands, deserted beaches, explore, island, island holiday, Indian ocean, lemurs, liveaboard, Madagascar, sailing, exotic destinations, yacht Comments

Sunsets are awesome in Africa & the rest of the world

Are sunsets the same everywhere? African sunsets are beautiful but what about the rest of the world?

International travel, Africa, Beach and island holidays, South AfricaRoaming Fox27 September 2018Africa, boats, bushveld, elephants, island, sand, sunset, view, international travel Comments

Why I was disillusioned in the Maldives

So many holidaymakers have waxed lyrical about the Maldives. Question is, will I?

Barefoot-on-the-beach Expert Island Hoppers for Hire

Expert Beachcombers (At least, we claim to be.) Always looking for paradise….and found it a few times. Are we addicted to island life?

Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox22 February 2018airport, dive, explore, resort, people, fins, holiday, island, Indian ocean, mask, cocktail, snorkel, ocean, SCUBA, swimming, travel, sunscreen, Seychelles Comments

11 things I forgot to tell you about Madagascar

Please forgive me, I lied. There’s one more blog about Madagascar.

International travel, Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox14 December 2017island, island holiday, fishing, diving, tropical island holiday, tropical island, travel, catamaran, snorkel, sand, culture, tradition, airport, beach, explore, holiday, Madagascar, mosquito, Malagasy, Indian ocean, boats, PADI, SCUBA, yacht, zoo, liveaboardComment

Wow! Teetering on Bathroom bay, did the earth move!

My first impression of Nosy Komba, a volcanic island, was its pyramidal shape with the top cut off. It was rocky but smothered in vegetation. It looked like there were no inhabitants and had no sandy beaches. I found out Ambariovato means surrounded by rock. Go figure!

Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox1 December 2017island, budget accommodation, volcanic, culture shock, mosquito, lemurs, Madagascar, curios, embroidery Comments

Island Greetings from Madagascar

Suddenly a high-pitched whizzing noise created a compelling call to action. All of us were alert and running amok, screaming and shouting. Chaos reigned.

Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox16 November 2017island, yacht, catamaran, diving, fishing, snorkel, sailing, deserted beaches, Madagascar, liveaboardComment

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