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…
Home at the Four Seasons Anahita Mauritius Villa
For much of my life the Four Seasons has been a brand associated with New York City. Often the location for romantic comedies or “chick flicks”, more recently we saw…
8 Unique Mauritian Experiences
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…
10 Tips For Visiting the Fish River Canyon: Africa’s Largest Canyon
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…
What To Pack For a Boat Cruise in Mauritius
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…
Dream Holidays at the LUX Grand Gaube, Mauritius
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…
5 Island Tour of Mauritius with iLe Aux Cerfs Watersports
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…
Tranquility at the Namib Desert Lodge
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…
Night or Day Dreaming at Bodrum Blue
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…
Magic at Namib Dune Star Camp
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…
Red Sand Bliss: Kalahari Anib Lodge
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…
Gondwana Card: Get a 40% Discount On Namibian Accommodation
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…
10 Tips For a Namibian Road Trip!
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…
A Touch of Old Hollywood: the Thule Hotel
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,…
6 Must Do Mauritian Food Experiences
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…
Gondwana Collection’s Etosha Safari Lodge Hotel Review
The Etosha Safari Lodge is located just 10 kilometres from the Etosha National Park and makes for an easy alternative to in-park accommodation. Our self-drive trip to Namibia continued with a…
Joe’s Beerhouse: Windhoek’s Most Famous Restaurant
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…
Great Rooms for Crews & Creators: Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek
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…
Boulder Oasis: Canyon Lodge Review, Namibia
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…
Self Drive Namibia: Our Itinerary
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…