Our team member Richelle visited South Africa for a travel academy recently learning all about the best tours, hotels and lodges to stay in this impressive country. She also managed to find a little time out of the classroom to explore Johannesburg, Cape Town and its surrounds and a short safari in...
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Africa Overview: Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana
Victoria Falls & Safari The Victoria Falls bordering Zimbabwe and Zambia are one of Africa’s major draw-cards and a must see on any African journey. Most people spend 2 nights visiting Victoria Falls generally consisting of a visit to the Zimbabwean side of the falls followed by a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi...
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Captivating Cartagena – Inside Colombia.
As soon as the doors to the plane opened, you could feel the heat surround you. Cartagena de Indias was one of those small airports where you arrived onto the tarmac. The heat was a welcome change though to the coolness of Medellin and Bogota. I always wanted to go to Cartagena...
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11 things that never leave my daypack
One thing about travel is that you are far from home, and all your belongings. It can be a bit intimidating knowing that if you forget to take something with you it is probably 12,000km away before you realise you need it. I have a number of things I always keep in...
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Exploring the Galapagos on the Nemo I Sailing Catamaran
Beer Last November I had a quick visit to the beautiful Galapagos Islands on board the sailing catamaran, Nemo I. The 21m long 14-passenger catamaran makes use of its sails when the weather permits but has the convenience of being powered by two 200Hp engines when required. I found the vessel really...
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Eastern Cape and Kruger Safaris Review
I was lucky enough to experience both the Eastern Cape and Kruger Safaris in South Africa in June and you can read below the main differences below and also a review on some of the lodges I stayed at. There’s no disputing it. Greater Kruger (consisting of Kruger National Park and its...
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My incredible Botswana Safari
If anyone ever tells you not to visit Africa during the low season, don’t listen to them. I recently returned from an eight day trip to Botswana, with my time spent primarily in the Okavango Delta. It was low season and it was dry but the wildlife was abundant and the scenery...
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Two weeks exploring Marvellous Mexico
The night before my flight to Mexico I was having dinner with my niece who is 4 years old and she asked where I was going, I said to Mexico, and she asked again: why do you want to go to this country, I told her: “Because I am curious about their...
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Refugio Amazonas Lodge Review
Flying almost two hours via Cusco from Lima, we arrived in Puerto Maldonado. After meeting with our guide Cesar, we had a brief stop at the Rainforest Expeditions offices where we were offered refreshments to cool down from the heat and humidity. We were also given the opportunity to separate our luggage so...
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Carretera Austral: a road less travelled.
For those of you who don’t know, the Carretera Austral is the road that connects Puerto Montt south to Villa O’Higgins, and then into Argentina towards El Chalten. I have been interested in getting down to this area as has casually been mentioned by various Chileans over the years as some of...
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The Lakes District of Argentina & Chile
A question we’re constantly asked by clients is whether to visit the Argentine or Chilean side of the lakes district. After spending 7 days in this region the answer is without doubt that you must visit both. The Argentine side is drier and more mountainous and also tends to have better weather...
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San Pedro de Atacama… in style!
San Pedro de Atacama is a small dusty town located on the doorstep of the world’s driest dessert, Atacama. Often overlooked in favour of the more ‘iconic’ destinations in South America, San Pedro de Atacama is definitely worth a stop. It’s also a great way to connect overland to or from Bolivia...
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