After weeks of talking about it, we finally set out on our road trip. With bacon butties packed and ready, coffee made and sunrise slowly showing itself on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, there were two very excited people sitting next to each other. Our first trip away together. Both of our firsts to Amboseli. The drive… Continue reading Amboseli Getaway: Tortilis Camp
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Zanzibar
When my bestie moved 'next door', I no longer had an excuse not to visit Zanzibar. Why was there an excuse before? Cost of the flight Cost of accommodation I didn't really know what to do in Zanzibar The Kenyan coast is beautiful so was there a need....? I have always had in my mind… Continue reading Zanzibar
A bit of 4×4 time
This was not the plan. The plan was a picnic. The idea was to drive around, spot some animals, have a drink and a bite to eat and go home at sunset. Kyle wanted an adventure. I think he got more than what he bargained for. Adventure number 1: The roads were dry and we… Continue reading A bit of 4×4 time
What to do if you have a day in Brisbane
Walk along South Bank - You can walk along the stunning board walk, past the wheel of Brisbane, through a tropical walk way and end up at a man-made beach and two swimming pools. There are toilets and locker rooms, sun beds to relax on, a life guard on duty and a restaurant and coffee… Continue reading What to do if you have a day in Brisbane
Kiboko Star Beds
This may have been on of the romantic places that I have been to. Sleeping under the stars. Literally. Glamping, if you like. (Kind of). Since I read about the 'Star Beds' many moons ago in a travel magazine, I had always wanted to go there. It was a place that was on a long… Continue reading Kiboko Star Beds
Berg House, Bergville, Drakensburg
Breaking the journey on the way back to Johannesburg, we (Martin), found us a cute place in Bergville. The drive was pleasant and we got there while it was still light. We had no idea really what to expect; we had phoned several places and this was call number 6 or so. It was amazing.… Continue reading Berg House, Bergville, Drakensburg
What to do in South Beach, Durban
I am a little biased. I spent a lot of my school holidays here; a grandma in Umtentweeni and an aunt and uncle in Port Shepston. It was fantastic. No matter how many times I go, I will always want to do the same list of things. So. Here is my recommendation to you to… Continue reading What to do in South Beach, Durban
Lesotho and the Sani Pass
I was hoping for snow. There was none. Zilch. Zero. Nada. There was a frozen waterfall, however. I'll get to that. That was pretty epic. Getting to the meeting spot was a close call. I had underestimated how long breakfast and packing up in the morning would take, so we just made it; although, to… Continue reading Lesotho and the Sani Pass
A Kenyan Slice of Life 