This reserve is our favourite place in the entire Garden Route! We just had such an incredible experience and couldn’t wait to share our why and how with you >> so here is our Robberg Nature Reserve Travel Guide. The reserve is a World Heritage Site. What to do in Robberg Nature Reserve Trail walking or running to all the…
Colour walls, beautiful doors, flower covered balconies and thousands of people from all over the world. We have put together this post to show you all the most colourful spots in Cartagena Old Town for you to wander and enjoy. Cartagena pronounced “cartahenna”. Abaco Libros y Cafe This is the most popular street to take a photo that is “so…
5 Days on a cruise ship, what could go wrong 😉 ?? 3000 Party keen passengers, one incredible group of unplanned besties, far too many tequila sunrises and one boat ride back to the ship that felt like a rollercoaster ride. Our MSC Cruise to Mozambique was absolutely not what we expected, but one of our most fun travel journeys…
This slice of heaven along the Garden Route is a holiday destination of note!! A laid back coastal town that stole our hearts and fed our wanderlust!! Here are some of our personal best experiences to serve as your travel guide on what to do in Plettenberg Bay. Robberg Nature Reserve Hiking in Robberg Nature Reserve is by far our…
Is there anything more romantic than a wild getaway? Our ‘Big Five’ Safari Getaway at Aquila Game Reserve was such a spoil – filled with close wildlife sightings, relaxing spa treatments and lazy pool chair reading. Although only 2 hours away from the city of Cape Town, Aquila still has an “in the middle of nowhere” feel to it. Set…
A luxury ‘Big Five’ safari at Inverdoorn at their Private Game Reserve in the Klein Karoo, just 2,5 hours from Cape Town. The Karoo is already one of our favourite places in South Africa, so adding in some wildlife at Inverdoorn Safari is just the cherry on top for us. Inverdoorn is 60 kms outside of Ceres and right in…
There are two different Emerson Hotels you can visit. For us, they are the top two historically and culturally significant accommodation options in Zanzibar and by far the most authentic hotel in Stone Town. We spent 5 nights in Stone Town and couldn’t have asked for a better positioned home base. They offer the best views, are close to some…
As a South African couple, when we think of honeymoon destinations, Mauritius and Zanzibar are the first paradise islands that pop to mind – being both beautiful and nearby. Zanzibar is what honeymoon dreams are made of – a short flight to a foreign island, greeted by turquoise water and palm trees, an abundance of culture to balance out all…
Think secluded island paradise, abundant and protected wildlife, unspoilt beaches and coves and one of the only “resorts” in Zanzibar that can offer both an ocean sunset AND sunrise. The most romantic private island in Zanzibar that we’ve visited thus far!! Welcome to Chapwani Private Island This small island floats just 15 minutes by boat from Stone Town harbour, and…
We recently spent the Easter weekend in Stillbaai – and all the seaside bliss has left us wanting more!! Here is our guide on what to do and see in Stillbaai. Stillbaai is the sweetest coastal town – winning the the title of “2019 Town of the Year” in the Western Cape, South Africa. And if the wild ocean views,…