My alarm goes off and I fumble in the darkness to silence it. No light shows through the bare window. We arrived in darkness, racing through the gate to Ngorongoro Conservation Area that closes at sunset. Now it’s 5am and…
Guide to Maboneng, Johannesburg
Johannesburg: worth more than a stopover? Johannesburg gets a bad rep to say the least. Before I left Ireland to come to South Africa I was told horror stories about hijackings, robberies and assault. Of those that wished me well,…
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Namibia: The Perfect ‘Bucket List’ Adventure
Namibia is somewhere I’ve wanted to visit for a long time. As African countries go, it really has everything. In just a few hours driving you can be in cities modelled on Germany, lonely desert roads with only chameleons for company or watch a lion stalk its prey in Etosha National Park. All of this in a country that’s the same age as me!
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How to Get the Best Views of Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls will stop you in your tracks and take your breath away. These are some things I wish I’d known before I visited this Wonder of the Natural World.
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Victoria Falls: When Baboons Attack
Victoria Falls: the most beautiful place on earth A place of peace, tranquility….. And these guys: This is the story of how Carmel got attacked by a baboon. Yes, you heard me right. Carmel was attacked by…
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Teacher Education in Mazabuka
Returning to Mazabuka: Zambia’s ‘Sweet Town’Arrivals and first impressions My memory of arriving in Mazabuka, Zambia in 2013 is clouded as I could hardly keep my eyes open! My clearest memory is the car stopping somewhere outside Lusaka, on…
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Our 9 hour overnight stopover in Dubai
Beginning our Next Big Trip in Dubai. Today’s the big day! We have officially started our Next Big Trip. As usual we booked the cheapest flight available which offers little benefit other than price. For the sake of about €80…
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Island Hopping around Croatia
Why we chose not to get an interrail pass. Since I was in college I’ve wanted to go interrailing around Europe. The Interrail pass can be a cheap and convenient way to explore most of Europe by train. I…
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5 Amazing Places to See Giraffe in the Wild
5 places to see giraffes in the wild as we celebrate World Giraffe Day
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Full Moon Party: Zanzibar Style
A Full Moon Party with a difference You’ve all heard of the infamous Full Moon Parties inThailand. But did you know Zanzibar has its own Full Moon Party? It’s usually held on the Saturday after the full moon. The best…
