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      • Morocco
      • South Africa
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      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
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      • Belize
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Africa

Taghazout Travel Guide

Taghazout is Morocco’s serene fishing village turned surf haven and co-working hotspot. It’s laid-back vibe, sandy beaches and digital nomad-friendly accommodations make this hidden gem perfect for those seeking a balance of work, adventure and relaxation. 

11 mins read

Best Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Cape Town

The vegetarian and vegan food scene in Cape Town is blossoming with tasty, exciting and exceptional food available all over the city. As you might expect from a cultured capital city, there’s no shortage of vegetarian and vegan options in the city’s restaurants, despite the traditionally meaty focus of Afrikaner culture.

11 mins read

Best Things to Do in Cape Town

If you’re looking for adventure, excitement, beauty and knowledge, then you’re in the right place. Breathtaking, sometimes even challenging, there’s so much to do in Cape Town that you won’t ever run out of things to do and places to see.

20 mins read

Franschhoek: Wineries, Wine Tram & More

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and Franschhoek might well be the most beautiful town in the country. Franschhoek means “French Corner” and was founded by French settlers who planted an array of flourishing vineyards whose wine attracts visitors to this day.

5 mins read

Stellenbosch: Wineries, Wine Bars & More

Stunning mountain ranges, beautiful vineyards, cool glasses of chenin blanc at good prices, warm weather and blue skies — South Africa’s Cape Winelands are unmissable. This guide will introduce you to Stellenbosch, one of the two main visitor hot spots along with the picturesque town of Franschhoek.

8 mins read

Is Cape Town Safe?

Are you thinking about travelling to Cape Town or South Africa, but worried about the safety situation? This guide contains safety tips and information based on our recent three-month stay in South Africa for tourists travelling to Cape Town or wider South Africa.

11 mins read

Cape Town for Coffee Lovers

Cape Town’s best coffee shops and roasters are about to be revealed. Whether you’re an oat milk cortado seeker, or a simple black coffee drinker, our list of the best coffee shops in Cape Towns uncovers our favourite beans, brews and baristas in the mother city. Our 2023 guide to the best cafes and coffee shops in Cape Town’s CBD and around the city has something to please all caffeine lovers.

6 mins read

Female Travel in Morocco – and What to Wear

Many of my expectations were turned on their head when we arrived in Morocco. I’d read countless articles inferring that female travellers were not treated well in Morocco. That they would be constantly cat-called and harassed in the streets.

My experience of travelling as a woman in Morocco wasn’t like this at all.

10 mins read

Marrakech, Morocco – Travel Guide

Spending a weekend in Marrakech? Whether Marrakech is your only destination or your starting point for travelling Morocco, this Marrakech weekend travel guide reveals the best things to do in Marrakech, the most delicious restaurants in the city and the most beautiful riads. Let’s go.

10 mins read

Climb Mount Toubkal – A Complete Guide to North Africa’s Highest Mountain

Climbing Mount Toubkal is serious business. It’s 4,167 metres high. In summer, it’s blisteringly hot. In winter, it’s dangerously cold. Is climbing Mount Toubkal still on your Morocco travel itinerary? Here’s our guide to climbing Mount Toubkal in Morocco.

8 mins read

Southern Morocco Travel Guide

In this Southern Morocco travel guide, I share our travel route of south Morocco including the best riads in Marrakech, hiking the highest mountain in North Africa and taking a trip to the Sahara desert. 

13 mins read
Lonely Planet Best Travel Destinations 2017

Best Travel Destinations + WIN Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017

If you’re anything like me, all you want to do is wrap up all snug this Christmas holiday and start planning your 2017 travel adventure. I’ve just read Lonely Planet’s best in travel for 2017 and jotted down the best travel destinations on my travel wishlist. I can’t stop dreaming of snowy pine forests in Canada, eating hot corn cakes in Colombia, and lying underneath coconut palms in Dominica.

5 mins read
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