Magoroto Forest Estate is Tanzania’s newest forest retreat situated near Muheza, Tanga, about 6 hours drive from Dar Es Salaam. It has a tropical rain forest climate with spices, birds and a man-made lake, making it the perfect getaway…
ReBirth Festival: A Joburg Afro-Awakening
As usual, finding myself at a loss for New Year’s plans, I hit up everyone I knew in Africa to see what was happening around the continent. Some were going to Zanzibar, others to Kilifi in Kenya (possibly my plan…
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The Best Zanzibar Beaches (and where to stay)
Zanzibar is one of the most beautiful and exotic islands in the world. Home to sultan’s palaces, bustling markets and idyllic beaches, Zanzibar is an island paradise for any type of traveller. Although the beaches are where most of us…
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Travellers Share their Best Tips for Sustainable Travel
I’ve asked 5 travel bloggers to make one New Year’s resolution for sustainable travel in 2017. Read on to discover their top tips for sustainable travel. Why support sustainable travel in 2017? The United Nations has declared 2017 “The…
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Backpacking South Africa on the Baz Bus
Arriving in South Africa for the first time, or any new country for that matter, can be daunting. With only 2 and a half weeks to get from Cape Town to Durban, we were anxious to find the most convenient, cost effective…
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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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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 Zanzibar Activities
Zanzibar: Explore an island paradise Zanzibar- the name conjures up images of exotic beaches, antiques and spices. I am happy to report that the reality is no different. When most of us talk about Zanzibar, we are really referring to the island…
