Philippines By On November 22, 2016

Top 4 Places in El Nido

Most people know El Nido as the main gateway to the Bacuit Archipelago, i.e. the famous islands, lagoons and secret cave excursions known famously as Tour A,B,C and D. This was what attracted us to come spend 9 nights here and wow, we were absolutely blown away!!! Then a typhoon hit, closing access to the archipelago for 3 full days!…

Italy By On October 9, 2016

Italy Travel Guide

Our one week Italy Travel Guide 2014 June- July After some research and way too much time on Pinterest, we found the following places of interest for our first trip to Italy. Without a doubt, this doesn’t even touch on all the beautiful places to go and therefore our desperate need to return! a) Venice – The most romantic city ever and a UNESCO Word Heritage…

Croatia By On October 2, 2016

Croatia Travel Guide

Our 10 night trip to Croatia Croatia is a relatively small and narrow stretched country which makes it really simple to plan your route. After some research, we found the following places of interest: a) Plitvice Lakes National Park – A UNESCO World Heritage site which is known for a chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls that extend into a limestone…

Countries By On October 2, 2016

Planning a 3 week Europe Trip

Our 3 week Europe trip Long story short, Mr Wanderer raced an airplane and won two business class return tickets to Europe from Cape Town. The story really is as crazy and it sounds, read about it here: Our Proposal Story. We decided to go in June/July 2014 which for us was the most amazing thing to be able to leave…

Mozambique By On September 25, 2016

Travel Guide to 3 weeks in Mozambique

Our Travel Guide to 3 weeks in Mozambique As this country is one of our neighbouring countries, we decided to make use of our parents Defender Land Rover to explore this beautiful country. Mozambique is about 1900km from Cape Town so it took three full days to drive from Cape Town to our first destination in Mozambique. The drive up…

Philippines By On September 16, 2016

Manila Accommodation

Salem Domestic Guesthouse in Manila We booked this guesthouse for a quick overnight stop in Manila before traveling to El Nido the next day. This guesthouse is situated opposite the airport’s Terminal 4 making it a short 2 minute walk over the bridge, no taxi needed. It is also a short 5 minute taxi drive from Terminal 2.  Therefore, it is ideal…

Thailand By On August 25, 2016

Thailand 3 week Travel Guide

Our Travel Guide to 3 weeks in Thailand We went to Thailand in our December holiday in 2012. We then quickly realised how BIG and BEAUTIFUL it was, so we went again one year later!!! Thailand was our first international holiday together as a couple, so it will always have a very special place in our hearts! People seem to have a lot…

Croatia By On August 25, 2016

Dubrovnik Accommodation

Major Apartments Dubrovnik You absolutely have to stay WITHIN the Old Town city walls!! It is one of the BEST places we have ever been to! We literally considered eloping as soon as we stepped into this ancient town. This apartment is in the heart of Old Town: Dropceva 6, Dubrovnik, Croatia   The Room June 2014: We stayed here for 2 nights…

Philippines By On August 25, 2016

Puerto Princesa Accommodation

Butterfly Totem Guesthouse This Guesthouse is a 5 minute walk from the International Airport of Puerto Pincesa – a perfect overnight stay when you have a flight the next morning. The Guesthouse is located in walking distance from all the good restaurants and night bars. The guesthouse is situated between the main street and a small local village. The locals are so friendly…