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Franschhoek: The Wine Tram, the Best Wineries and Where to Stay

Charlie Marchant — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and Franschhoek might be its most beautiful town. The name means “French Corner.” French Huguenot settlers planted vineyards here in the 1600s and the valley they left behind is now the prettiest corner of the Cape Winelands, ringed by mountains and stitched together […]

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11 Winter Sun Destinations (That We’ve Actually Been To)

Charlie Marchant — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:13:42 +0000

Every “best winter sun” destination list says the same thing: Tenerife, Dubai, the Maldives. They’re not wrong, those places are reliably warm, but the lists all read like a travel brochure, written by someone who hasn’t necessarily been. This one is different. Every destination on our winter sun list is one we’ve travelled to, picked […]

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A Week in Zanzibar: Our Itinerary, Things to Do and Where to Stay

Charlie Marchant — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

After five amazing (and tiring) days on safari in Tanzania, exploring Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, we flew straight from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar. What followed was six blissful nights of white sand, warm breezes and slow mornings, five on the beach in Jambiani and a final night in historic Stone Town before flying home. […]

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A Big 5 Safari in KwaZulu-Natal: Our Stay at Rhino River Lodge, Manyoni

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:32:02 +0000

Our South African safari at Rhino River Lodge, in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve, was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. It was so magical, I hardly have the words to express it. We visited over New Year, with no real idea what to expect, and left completely spellbound. If you […]

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How Much Does a Safari in Tanzania Cost?

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

When I first started planning our Tanzania safari, I had no idea just how much prices could vary. I assumed I would get a few quotes, compare them and pick the best one. But wow, the range in costs was huge, from a $25,000 quote for two down to the $6,114 we eventually paid. If […]

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Taghazout Travel Guide

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Taghazout is a laid-back surf town on Morocco‘s Atlantic coast, about 20 minutes north of Agadir. Once a small Berber fishing village, it’s now where surfers, digital nomads and sun-seekers come for warm days, sandy beaches and an easy pace. This is our first-hand guide to the best things to do in Taghazout: where to […]

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Is a Hot Air Balloon Ride in the Serengeti Worth It?

Luke Nicholson — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:09:07 +0000

Floating silently over the Serengeti at sunrise is an experience unlike any other. From the moment the balloon lifts off, the vast savannah unfolds beneath you — herds of zebra, giraffes, and elephants moving in timeless rhythm, predators stalking the plains, and the first golden light spilling over the horizon. A hot air balloon ride […]

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Is Safari in the Serengeti Safe?

Luke Nicholson — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:54:59 +0000

The Serengeti is one of the world’s most iconic safari destinations — a place where lions roam, elephants wander by and the vast plains seem endless. But for many travellers, a common question lingers: is safari in the Serengeti safe? In this guide, we share our firsthand experiences staying in tented camps, explain why animal […]

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Safari in Tanzania: 5 Days of Beautiful Wilderness

Charlie and Luke — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:33:06 +0000

Our 5-day safari through Tanzania felt like stepping into a dream. Tanzania’s northern circuit is home to baobab forests scattered with elephants, Serengeti plains rippling with migrating herds, and misty crater rims where lions prowl in lush grass. We journeyed from the foothills of Arusha through Tarangire’s elephant country, to the boundless Serengeti and the […]

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Best Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Cape Town

Luke Nicholson — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 16:41:57 +0000

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. Read on to learn […]

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