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

Brisbane Day Trips Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha

You might have heard of the lookout at Mount Coot-tha that offers a spectacular view of Brisbane but have you heard of the botanical paradise at its base?

AustraliaRoaming Fox22 November 2023Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardensaustralia, day trips, brisbane, brisbane day trips, nature, gardensComment

Heading west to the Namaqualand Wildflowers of South Africa

When you say you are going to see the flowers in South Africa just about everyone knows what you are talking about. They also have a very good idea where you will be heading.

South AfricaRoaming Fox23 September 2021wildflowers, nature, nature reserve, South Africa, road trip, off road, camping, campsites Comments

Storms River Mouth Rest Camp Garden Route Tsitsikamma

From the N2 on the Garden Route a steep road winds down between high trees and fynbos to the seaside lined with ragged rocks protruding from the sea. This road takes you to the to the Storms River Rest Camp and ultimately closer to the river mouth.

South AfricaRoaming Fox1 July 2021Storms River Mouth Rest Campbridges, campsites, camping, snorkel, hikes, nature, Storms River Rest Camp, South Africa, road trip Comments

Depot Beach, hidden gem on the South Coast of New South Wales

Looking for road trip ideas in Australia? There are so many to choose from but this one is a hidden gem on the South Coast.

International travelRoaming Fox7 May 2020Depot Beach australia, campsites, camping, cabin, international travel, national park, road trip, nature, wild animals Comments

Adventures of Gillian Mclaren to exotic destinations

I’m indulging myself once again by interviewing another fascinating person, Gillian Mclaren, Travel and Science writer. Her work has been published in numerous magazines, newspapers and other media.

International travel, AfricaRoaming Fox25 April 2018popupblog, architecture, Africa, culture, camera, dive, destinations, explore, getaway, nature, travel, tradition, adventure, exotic destinations Comments

Top family friendly campsite in the Magaliesburg (and how to avoid Easter traffic)

Need to get away from the urban jungle of Johannesburg (also known as Jozi) for a night or two?

A – Z Awesome things in Mozambique + 40 photos

My A – Z list of awesome as well as interesting or unique things in Mozambique. Included: Photos from our friends who looked at Mozambique with fresh eyes.

Africa, Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox27 March 2018adventure, beach, curios, culture, dive, elephants, game reserves, Indian ocean, snorkel, mozambique, nature, ocean, mosquito, resort, sand, swimming, travel, 4x4, photo blog, Mozambique Comments

How to tick all the boxes in Mozambique

The southern tip of Mozambique has just enough tangs of culture to tantalize the taste buds and satisfy your quest for adventure, without you having to go far.

Beach and island holidays, AfricaRoaming Fox23 March 2018adventure, culture, diving, deserted beaches, explore, elephants, resort, fins, fishing, getaway, game reserves, game drives, holiday, Indian ocean, mozambique, nature, snorkel, ocean, boats, coast, tourist, PADI, photos, mosquito, sand, swimming, sunscreen, Mozambique Comments

Wow, Your lens is Gigantic! (& Did you pack the beers?)

With a series of long weekends approaching in South Africa it normally means a mass exodus from major inland cities to supposed better destination. Some of us look for less traffic, sirens and crime and tend to rough it at some resort or campsite.

South AfricaRoaming Fox28 February 2018animals, elephants, game parks, game reserves, nature, wild animals, weekend getaways, game drives, photoblog, safari, South AfricaComment

The Best Bush Camp in the Waterberg

A few years ago I was searching the internet to find a place for us to celebrate mom-in-law’s birthday. I came across a campsite called Matamba Bush Camp in the Waterberg that sounded just right for us but not for that occasion.

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