Hermanus is a lovely coastal area of South Africa about a 90-minute drive from Cape Town. It is the home of the Southern Right Whales from June to December which is the best time for whale watching in Hermanus South Africa. The whales migrate from the Antarctic around June for mating and breeding. The area …
South African wine is world-renowned. The majority of its wine production and of its wine farms are near Cape Town. There are four main wine areas in South Africa: Constantia, Paarl, Worcester, and lovely Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is just 50km East of Cape Town. It is located at the bottom of the Stellenbosch mountains and has …
As a keen photographer and lover of an African safari, I am often asked for advice on what is the best camera for safari and can you get a decent photo on safari with a phone. A good camera for safari will require some investment and can be well worth it if you develop a …
The Karlovy Vary region is the second smallest in the Czech Republic. It is filled with natural beauty, castles, chateaus and best of all its famous hot and cold mineral springs. The Karlovy Vary region can be visited as a day trip from Prague easily. However, to get the most out of it I highly …
I am a complete coffee snob. I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, the coffee snob capital of the world. Starbucks failed in Melbourne. We were ordering flat whites in the 1990s. There is no such thing as bad coffee in central Melbourne because the standard is so high. In addition to being a …
Located on the south-east coast of Devon, Exmouth is where the River Exe hits the sea and is the gateway to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. This small town is quite picturesque, particularly on its coastline. Due to its location on the Exmouth River, the key activities in the area tend to be water-based. Taking …
Maspalomas is the main large city in the south of Gran Canaria and one of the most popular places for hotels and resorts. The best part of Maspalomas is when it meets Melonaras on the seafront. If you’re not staying in Maspalomas, it is an excellent place for a Gran Canaria Excursion. Here is my …
It has been a long time since I flew with Air France. Direct flights from London to Johannesburg in business were super expensive. Air France has nice tight connections so going via Paris only added 2 hours each way – and it was 1/3 of the price. I was flying into Durban and then out …
Guatapé is the number one day trip from Medellin with good reason. This is a full-day trip that has amazing views, stunningly cute streets, and homes, great coffee and lake trips – all in one. Here are the best things to do in Guatape, Colombia’s most colorful town. ⇒ Book your Guatape Day Trip 4 …
When you’re thinking about a holiday with saunas and massages spa breaks Scotland don’t necessarily come first to mind. However, there are a fantastic range of spa hotels Scotland to consider. Spa breaks Scotland tend to veer towards the indulgent/luxury end of the spas spectrum vs detox/extreme exercise. Most, of course, have gyms and/or a …