When people come back from their South African holidays gushing about how beautiful Cape Town is, they’re probably confusing it with the Cape Winelands- Cape Town’s elegant neighbour (not to say Cape Town doesn’t have its moments). The Cape Winelands are undeniably gorgeous. Romantic vineyards line the valleys of dramatic mountain ranges, with cute little …
Hiking the Tatras Mountains in a Weekend
You’ve probably heard of the Alps, but I’m guessing you’ve never heard of the Tatra Mountains. We thought it was a hidden secret in Europe, but as it turned out – not so much. This relatively small mountain range is nestled between Poland and Slovakia. It is massively loved and visited by both countries. So, …
Cycling the Ring of Kerry: A 4-Day Cycle Tour
Most people coming to Ireland, either come to see Temple Bar in Dublin or the Cliffs of Moher. But if you want to see the famous landscapes that the Irish fairytales are all about, then you should go to Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is a popular route that is best experienced by bicycle so …
Where the Wild Things Are – A Four Day Safari in Kruger
At 19,485 km² Kruger National Park has a total land area greater than the entire Island of Ireland. It’s huge. Which means if you want to see wild animals, you will need to plan wisely. Ideally, you’d spend a few weeks in Kruger to take the time to relax to the slower pace of life there …
Hikes Accessible by Public Transport In and Around Dublin, Ireland
While Dublin is famous as the capital of Guinness and also as the ‘Emerald Isle’, a lesser known fun fact is that it has a number of cliffy coasts and a sizeable national park to the south. The coastal walks in Bray and Howth are two of the most popular routes for city dwellers, but …
10 Unforgettable Hiking Trails in the Western Cape
South Africa spoiled hiking for me. There’s no better paradise for hikers than at the tip of Africa, specifically in the Western Cape. Where else in the world can you get jagged peaks, lush valleys, hidden waterfalls, refreshing swimming holes, and epic views for days? Read on for ten of my favourite hikes in the …
From Dresden to Prague: Cycling Along the Elbe
The Elbe cycle path is one of the most beloved cycling routes in Europe, with the 225km stretch between Dresden, Germany and Prague, Czechia being one of the most stunning. The area around the Swiss Saxon National Park is particularly stunning, but no day along the route will leave you without a full camera card. …
How to Spend a Brief Layover in Lisbon, Portugal
You might find yourself the lucky winner of a long layover in Lisbon courtesy of TAP Air Portugal. Or you might just simply be short on holiday time. In either case, you’ve only got a few hours to spend in Lisbon – a city with literally days’ worth of things to do. Luckily for you, …
Two Days on the Highlands Trail, Kogelberg Reserve, South Africa
Accessible just an hour and a half outside of Cape Town, the 35km Highlands Trail is the ideal starter trail if you want to get a taste of an overnight multi-day hike. Since we were keen on doing the 3 to 4 day Congo Nile Trail hike in Rwanda but had never done a multi-day …
Visiting Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) in a Weekend
If you’re trying to plan a trip to the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), you’ll probably have realised by now there’s very little useful information to plan your trip. To be fair, Eswatini is overshadowed by the epic Drakensberg Mountains in the south and the rich wildlife of Kruger National Park in the north. That …