Tanzania’s got it all! You can climb crazy, beautiful mountains (HELLO Kilimanjaro), explore stunning wildlife-packed plains, swim with dolphins, and kite surf on clear, sparkling waters. And that’s just to name a few activities! Your adventurous streak is telling you to visit Tanzania ASAP but your wallet isn’t so sure, which is exactly why we’ve…
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Leaving Marrakesh And Discovering Morocco: Stories Of An Adventure
There are cities whose beauty is explicit and immediate and others that must be explored and discovered. Marrakech falls into the latter category. As soon as I arrived in the city, I was struck by the chaos of the central square. Thousands of people milling about every day among shops, restaurants, stalls, street vendors, snake…
The Backpacker's Guide To South Africa
A trip to South Africa promises pristine beaches, breathtaking natural beauty, sea views that spread as far as the eye can see, vibrant culture, lip-smacking gastronomy and adrenaline filled adventure. I recently travelled the majority of the Garden Route, a popular road trip itinerary for backpackers. It was an incredible adventure, starting from Cintsa and…
Hostel of the Week: South Coast Backpackers, Kenya
A Hoscar award for the Best Hostel in Kenya? Tick! Free meals? Tick! Slip ‘n slide? Of course! In a nutshell, if you are on the East Coast of Kenya, this is the place to be. Step into the grounds of South Coast Backpackers and you’re greeted by stretches of lawn and a luscious garden oasis with tortoises…
Hostel of the Week: The B.I.G, Cape Town
The B.I.G is even more no-no-no-notorious now it has won a Hoscar for the Best Hostel in Africa – that’s right, the best in the whole blimmin’ continent! So what’s so badass about the B.I.G? Well, it’s tucked away on a tranquil street at the foot of the earth-shatteringly stunning Green Point Mountains, and it’s…
10 Things You Need To Know About Cape Town
Cape Town’s diverse neighbourhoods, golden beaches, voluntourism opportunities and much more.
Things to Do in Port Elizabeth: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay
Visiting Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth, South Africa’s ‘Windy City’ is a beautiful seaside city in the Eastern Cape. The city’s friendly reputation, interesting attractions and excellent nightlife are major draws and bring large numbers of visitors to the city each and every year. Port Elizabeth, South Africa’s ‘Windy City’ is a beautiful seaside city…
Things to Do in Cape Town: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay
Visiting Cape Town Cape Town is South Africa’s most beautiful, most romantic and most visited city. Considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its scenic backdrop of Table Mountain, the Mother City is South Africas oldest settlement. About Cape Town, South Africa Considered one of the most beautiful cities in…