Santorini is beautiful island with little towns built on the top of the cliff overlooking another small island with a volcano on it.
Vaal River white water rafting in Parys
I joined a group of friends to go rafting with Earth Adventures on the Vaal River in Parys (near Johannesburg, South Africa)
Mind your language
Can you speak the local lingo?
Thoughts on the BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2013 screening in SA
1 Local and 11 International short films are screened in just over 2 hours, and wow! The films being screened are informative, beautifully shot, full of light hearted “human” moments, inspiring and fun!
Cheap Flights and Accommodation
Here’s some tips on cheap flights and accommodation
Mykonos, Greece
This was my second visit to Mykonos. I previously spent 2 memorable nights on this Greek island in 2011 with the Busabout Bandits.
Mosque of Rome
I was fortunate to get a chance to pray Juma Salaah at the Mosque of Rome, Europe’s largest mosque
Eastern Mediterranean cruise with the Celebrity Reflection
I was fortunate to get the opportunity to spend 20 nights or 1 day short of 2 cruises on the Celebrity Reflection for its 11 night and 10 night Eastern Mediterranean itineraries (as a crew family guest). I boarded the ship in Civitavecchia, Italy (about 30 minutes from Rome on the regional train.
Travel Insurance
While we always pray for the best, some bad situations can arise where it is necessary to have travel insurance.
When in Rome…
Although it is very expensive, Rome has made it’s way onto my list of favourite cities. Here is my list of some of the activities that you can do in Rome.
National Geographic, 125 Years, The Great Adventure – Exhibition in Rome
I was fortunate that my trip to Rome coincided with the opening of the National Geographic, 125 Year Anniversary Exhibition in Palazzo Esposizion, Rome which runs from 28 September 2013 until 2 March 2014.
Ethiopian Airlines and Addis Ababa Airport – 1st Impressions
Having never flown this African airline before, and based on opinions from friends and family who previously flew Ethiopian, I expected a few problems.
Organising yourself for a long-haul flight.
What do you carry on-board a long flight, in your pockets and in the over-head compartment?
Resignation, Reflection, and Reprioritisation
It’s official. I submitted notice of my resignation on the 20 August, and my final day of employment is 20 September 2013.
Where can your South African Passport take you to?
Check out which countries your South African passport can take you to: Visa Free, on-arrival, or applied in advance
Loyalty Programmes
One of the easiest ways to get closer to that exotic destination is by accumulating airmiles and hotel loyalty points.
Simple tips for staying connected while traveling abroad
Rule of thumb, never roam!
Touring Johannesburg’s Little Asia
Unknown to many, there is a suburb in Johannesburg called Cyrildene home to a large number of resident Chinese.