Namibia is a vast and beautiful country that is easily accessed via South Africa. It’s also a quiet and calm country – until the sun sets and the party animals come out! (I know – I grew up there!) But before you can enjoy your first sundowner it’s important to…

I’m alone in the house. It’s been a long 24 hours that started with the Springboks arriving at Cape Town International, after winning the World Cup, and ending with me in Mauritius, alone, staring out at the private jungle garden. The long B28 running up the east coast of Mauritius…

Ahhh Mauritius. The east-African island country to the left of Madagascar is well known for its picture-perfect sunsets, white sandy beaches and jungle-like adventures. But the island is more than just a day dream, with many cultural and differs travel experiences on offer. Having visited the island twice (last being…

My History With the Fish River Canyon The last time I was at the Fish River Canyon was possibly in 1995. That was a LONG time ago and I was just a child. At the time, we had driven up in my Dad’s VW Passat, but we were spoilt with…

Last summer Mr John and I had the privilege of visiting Mauritius with the LUX Group. Not only did we stay at their beautiful, newly refurbished LUX Grand Gaube, but they kindly organised us a catamaran tour of a few islands in collaboration with Mauritius Tourism. Unfortunately, there had been…

If you’ve been following my Instagram account or my YouTube channel, you would have seen that I’ve been frolickin in the turquoise oceans of Mauritius. Our first trip to any island destination, never mind Mauritius has been exquisite thanks to our gracious hosts; the Lux Grand Gaube. Truly a screensaver dream…

We’ve all seen the screensavers; crystal blue beaches, crisp white sand, snorkeling with tropic fish. It’s what desk job day dreams are made of and when you do eventually get to do it, it’s worth every background refresh. Mr John and I were spoilt with a 5 island tour with…

I feel a smidge sorry when I think about the Namib Desert Lodge for 2 main reasons. 1) Our stay at the Namib Dune Star camp was so wonderful that I’ve stopped blogging about Namibia in total! 2) I didn’t give it the attention it deserved because I was too busy…

Bodrum Blue is an exquisite restaurant located in the LUX Grand Gaube hotel in Mauritius. We were spoilt, exactly a year ago, when we were invited to visit the newly refurbished hotel. One our second last night we enjoyed dinner under the swaying baskenette shades above the beautiful blue ocean….

Namib Dune Star Camp is an incredible travel experience that sees guests being whisked into the heart of the Namib desert for a night under the stars. Guests stay in a single roomed, prefab house scattered among the dunes. Sundowners and dinner are enjoyed from the main lodge, with guests…

I’m feeling quite good! I’m doing quite well! E-Bikes rock! I’m still having to work a little hard but overall, I’m back on my bike! The sound of stones crunching underneath my tires makes me excited and scared, I hope I don’t get a flat tire. I hope the bike…

Finding affordable lodges in Namibia can be tricky. While petrol is more affordable than in South Africa, there are only 2 million adults in the country. Low populations tend to mean low resources. As a result, the cost of amenities is driven up, which impacts the consumer. And, if you’re…

Namibia is vast and beautiful country neighbouring South Africa to the north. With one of the lowest population densities in the world, it is an expansive and sparse land filled with unique flora, fauna and the greatest blue skies. If you’re planning to travel to Namibia from South Africa (or…

The Thule Hotel is hotel on the hilltops of Windhoek. The winding roads to the top afford absolutely beautiful view and as the palm trees sprinkle you with zig-zag shapes, it feels like you’re tucked away somewhere in Hollywood. Mr John arrived after a stressful visit to Etosha and it…

Visiting Mauritius in January earlier this year still feels like a grand dream. We were beyond spoilt at the LUX Grand Gaube hotel in the north of the island, as well as by Mauritius Tourism who whisked us around the island for some Mauritian day trips – which included foodie…

I start to stir in my sleep. “Is that the sound of a lion ROARING?” I’m so confused. The Etosha Safari Lodge is 10 km’s from Etosha National Park so how I can be hearing lions? AJ had a terrible night. Around 11pm he started swelling and sweating. Face, ears, toes,…

Having grown up in Southern Namibia, I’ve heard about Joe’s Beerhouse for YEARS! Unfortunately, the last time I was in Windhoek I was underage so there was no partying in the capital. A local favourite for its “fine eating” not “fine dining”, Joe’s Beerhouse was firmly secured on my “to do”…

I first heard of the Arebbusch Travel Lodge through my Dad who had stayed at the hotel on numerous occasions. Its spacious rooms and close proximity to the airport make it a great option for those wanting to easily access flights or to stay at a venue with enough space…

Canyon Lodge (formerly known as Canon Lodge) played a large role in motivating our self-drive trip from Cape Town to Namibia. The “Flintstonesque” cabins, built upon boulders, inspired us to visit Southern Namibia and re-explore the Fish River Canyon. Just 25 kms away from one of Namibia’s most visited locations,…

Namibia is a beautiful and unusual country. Popular for being one of the safest countries in Africa to travel, its combination of old German colonial architecture and rustic natural landscapes makes it a “movie set” holiday destination for both local and foreign visitors. We decided to brave the great outdoors…