Set in the heart of the Cape wine region, Stellenbosch is the second oldest wine region in South Africa. If you're traveling the Garden Route or planning a quick getaway from Cape Town, chances are visiting a few wine farms in Stellenbosch is one of the things you're looking the most forward to do in your itinerary. 10 Stellenbosch Wine Farms You Have to Visit While[...]
Traveling to see penguins in Boulders Beach is one of the best things to do in Cape Town. With that being said, you will have to know how to visit this location so that you make the most of your travel time here. I'm going to share some tips to help you best visit Boulder's Beach in Cape Town for the most fun and best experiences ever. Boulders Beach is located f[...]
Picture this: A cozy outdoor jacuzzi overlooking rolling pastures backdropped by the Drakensberg Mountains. A home away from home cottage surrounded by nature and days on end spent getting pampered at a spa. Sold yet? If a romantic spa respite is what you're after, Brahman Hills is your best bet! Situated next to Blue Crane Nature Reserve, one of the lesser-known r[...]
Plotting a romantic getaway in South Africa's KwaZulu Natal? If a romantic bush break is on the bucket list, these are just a few of my favorite game reserves in KZN to check out! KwaZulu Natal is easily one of the most alluring regions of South Africa. With mountainscapes that last for days, dry savannah, untouched beaches, and unparalleled cultural heritage, it's har[...]
I heard a knock on my door at 5 am. - "Yeah?", I asked apprehensively. - "Game drive time", a voice echoed. - "What's a game drive?", I asked myself, still somewhere in a limbo between dreams and reality. Suddenly it hit me. I was at Thanda Safari. That place I'd been dreaming of for four months already and I was just about to hop on a car to spend the next few h[...]
If you're planning a trip to South Africa, chances are spotting rhinos on a safari is high up on your bucket list, and have I got the perfect place for you! I keep telling everyone that Rhino River Lodge is THE best place to book a safari if you want to see rhinos, because, well, they were a constant during our time there. Black rhinos, white rhinos, baby rhinos, survivor[...]
Swaziland (now eSwatini) is one of the most overlooked countries in Africa. It's landlocked, rarely makes it into the news, and it's hella tiny. Like, smaller than Kruger National Park. What it lacks in size, though, it makes up for with breath-taking nature and an incredible array of things to do. After traveling Swaziland for a few days, I'm convinced it's one of t[...]
Wondering what to do in Plettenberg Bay? If you're traveling South Africa's dreamy Garden Route, a stop in "Plett" is an absolute must. with a flourishing wine route to explore, white sand beaches, and an array of outdoor activities set just a stone-throw away, fitting all the incredible things to do in Plettenberg Bay into a short itinerary isn't easy, but we'll try! On t[...]
Knysna's small-town charm and holiday vibes quickly grabbed me. This quirky town sits between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, which makes it a perfect compromise for those who love the beach but are also suckers for outdoor activities like hiking. Needless to say, Knysna is a must on any South Africa itinerary, so I decided to put together this guide to one o[...]
Thanks to my little side business, I've been lucky enough to get the chance to visit Marrakech more times than I can count. Lol, seriously, though. Like, I've actually lost track of how many times I've been there, which is a pretty awesome/crazy/freakin' lucky thing to be able to say. Why have I never written about Marrakech, before, though? Honestly, I guess it just s[...]
Two years ago, when I first announced my plans to visit Sub-saharan Africa, the first reactions I got were far from encouraging. "It's so dangerous! What if you get killed?" "But there's Ebola there. I also once read about a fly that can make you blind." "There's nothing there. Maybe the lions are cool but people in Africa can't even eat! And what about KONY?" *eye[...]
Set in a quintessential seaside medina, Essaouira is a coastal gem in Morocco that boasts an incredible array of things to do. If you're a long-term reader of my blog, you probably already know that I travel to Morocco several times a year because I own a little home decor shop. On my last trip to Marrakech, I decided to check Essaouira out and I fell in love with its rela[...]
