My trip to Reunion Island was nothing short of epic. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect of this island in the Indian Ocean…
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Finding paradise in Grootbos
Grootbos is a private nature reserve near the southernmost tip of the African continent. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Grootbos is a…
An unforgettable tour of Ecuador
It was a photo of the spectacular Cotopaxi volcano that first captured my imagination. I was ten years old and I promised myself that…
Ten romantic things to do in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia (map) and love go hand in hand. As one of the most picturesque islands in the Caribbean with its iconic Piton mountains,…
Driving the Route du Volcan
It was our second day on Réunion Island. I hadn’t seen much of the interior of the island since my arrival, just glimpses of…
An awe-inspiring Western Cape flight tour
“I have a surprise for you”. We stood on a dirt road surrounded by mile upon mile of fynbos, a shrubby vegetation found in…
A bird’s eye view of Reunion Island
Reunion Island is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar and southwest of Mauritius (map). A French overseas department, Reunion Island…
Rail away in Europe
There’s just something special about travelling by train. The rhythmic sounds and motion, the scenery that whizzes by, the other travellers you meet along…
Gran Canaria – the perfect winter getaway
Gran Canaria is the third-largest island in the Canary Islands archipelago, after Tenerife and Fuerteventura. Part of the Kingdom of Spain, the islands lie…
