Welcome to the fairy village in the Amathole mountains of the Eastern Cape. We spent 5 days here and it completely stole our hearts and calmed our souls. Although relaxing is first prize, there are so many things to do in Hogsback as a couple or family. This magical village is known to be loved by “earthy folk” and hippies….
Our below highlights from the best of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan are some of our best beaches, viewpoints and experiences in Indonesia. Just a boat ride away from Bali – we stayed in Mushroom Bay on Nusa Lembongan island for 5 nights. We hired a scooter and traveled between both islands every day. They are connected by a small…
Addo Elephant National Park We have both been brought up to appreciate “the bush” in South Africa. In 2016 we realised that although we had both been to game parks and wild reserves we had never been as a couple. The Easter long weekend of our first wedding anniversary felt like the perfect time! We packed our bakkie withcamping gear and…
Soppong is definitely one of Thailand’s hidden gems!! When people speak about how touristy and busy Thailand is, they clearly haven’t gone to explore Soppong in Northern Thailand. A beautiful mountain town near the border of Myanmar. Soppong is the most Northern town on the Mae Hong Son Motorbike Loop. It is located between Pai and the town of Mae…
Want to plan your holiday to Tanzania’s island paradise? Here is our guide on how to plan a trip to Zanzibar on your own. This guide is written from a South African perspective. Booking a Package Holiday through AfricaStay Booking a package deal (return flights and accommodation all in one) can definitely work. Packages can often end up being cheaper…
After our cultural experience in Stone Town, island escape in Chapwani and luxury resort stay in Kiwengwa, we decided to come to Nungwi for two reasons. 1) To swim, and 2) to be more independent. What we got was so much more than that. Here is our ‘What to do in Nungwi’ Travel Guide: The Best Beaches in Zanzibar Many…
In the December holidays we enjoyed a romantic weekend away at a honeymoon B&B in Plett. We woke up every morning to private, panoramic views over Plettenberg Bay’s lagoon and beachfront. What more could we ask for? We love finding secret spots in the Garden Route, especially those we feel passionate enough about to recommend onto others. This route in…
Shanghai Attractions Travel Guide We had such a great time visiting Shanghai so we couldn’t be more excited to present our Shanghai Attractions Travel Guide. Shanghai is one of the most influential financial and economic centres in China. It is also the most populous city in China and the 3rd largest city in the world, after Tokyo and Delhi! It’s…
Just North of Graskop you will find Lisbon Falls, Panorama Route. This is one of the major natural attractions along this well known South African route in Mpumalanga. We are actually shocked at how underrated this waterfall is!! We’d heard about it as “one of the viewpoints along the route” while researching what to do in Mpumalanga. It should honestly…
Chiang Dao is a small dusty town set between lime stone cliffs and lush jungle greenery. This was our first stop along the MAE HONG SON LOOP in Northern Thailand and probably our favourite! We could have easily stayed here for a week if time allowed. So here are 5 reasons to visit Chiang Dao. Add this lesser known gem to…