The Do’s and Don’ts of Travelling in Iceland
Iceland holds a special place in my heart. It's one of the most beautiful places I have visited with a variety of landscapes. When you start planning your next trip to Iceland, keep this list of Do's and Don'ts in…
Iceland in 3 Days: The Ultimate Itinerary
Iceland is beautiful in both the winter months and in the summer. It has wonders that you can appreciate throughout the year and during any weather conditions, but it would depend on what you want to see when visiting the…
Our Fifth Day in Paris | The Catacombs
5 July 2019 Of course I managed to fall ill while in Paris. So this morning I was not feeling well at all and it was a very slow start. We got up and had breakfast as we have had…
Our Fourth Day in Paris | Palace of Versailles
4 July 2019 Last night, we booked tickets for the Palace of Versailles and the only tickets left were for the 14:15 time slot. For this reason we decided to give ourselves the morning off after a jam-packed 3 days…
Three Museums on Paris Day Three
3 July 2019 There are so many museums in Paris and we know that we would not be able to walk through them all, so we did some research last night and picked 3 of the ones that interested us…
Our Second Day in Paris | Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour
2 July 2019 What better way to explore a new city, orientate yourself and see iconic landmarks than by a Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tour? There really is none. Dillon and I set out for a day of exploring Paris on a…
Our First Day in Paris
30th June 2019 - 1st July 2019 On the evening of June 30th, we landed at Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Dillon and I had flown in from the United Kingdom after attending a wedding. As predicted, getting through passport…
Ultimate Travel Packing Guide with Downloadable Checklist
Whether you are a seasoned globetrotter or traveller newbie, having a detail travel packing list for your local or international trip can relieve some of the stress of preparing for your trip, even if you leave it to the last…
How to Bargain in Thailand Markets
Even though prices are already reasonable throughout Thailand, there are a few ways to make your trip even cheaper. Negotiating prices for products and services can help you lower the overall cost of your travels through Thailand. Here are a…
Urban Decay’s Born To Run Palette Review
The Born To Run Palette is the hottest new thing from Urban Decay. It retails at R800 in South Africa and can be found online or in a boutique store. I bought mine from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The…
Guest Interview | Meanderings, Carmen Barends
This blog is a place where I revisit some of the amazing places and spaces I get to frequent. The idea of starting a blog occurred to me after some friends were visiting and wanted some help finding their way around…
The Best of Chiang Rai | My Experience
We spent a month in Thailand and even that wasn’t enough time to see everything that we would have loved to have seen. Because of our limited time in the country we had to make sure that we utilized our…
The Secret to Buying the Cheapest Airline Tickets
What if I told you that the best time to buy airline tickets, is at approximately 23:00 on the Tuesday, 6 weeks before you want to fly. Would you believe me? I’m not sure that I would believe myself either.…
My Top Activities Around Graskop, Mpumalanga
My family loved travelling when I was younger. We always loved doing road trips to our favourite places, like Sodwana Bay, but every now and then it was time to explore new places and find out what else the wonder…
Mountain Trekking in Thailand
Chiang Mai is known for it’s beautiful mountain scenery, so it was definitely on our list to experience. I love hiking, it is one of my favourite outdoor activities, so of course I jumped at the opportunity to hike thousands…
