Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal. Lying on the banks of the Tagus estuary and bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon…
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Experiencing the Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu Falls (or Iguaçu Falls) are arguably the most impressive waterfalls I’ve ever seen, even compared to the Niagara Falls and Victoria Falls….
What to do in Ljubljana – a video guide
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and is situated along the banks of the Ljubljana River more or less in the centre of the…
Easy international data roaming for travellers
Staying connected as we travel has never been easier. Travellers can choose from a variety of options; from subscribing to international data roaming plans…
An afternoon at La Motte
La Motte is one of the finest wine estates in the Cape Winelands of South Africa. Situated in the Franschhoek Valley, near the town…
Impressions of Kathmandu
It was my first time in Nepal – or the Indian sub-continent for that matter – and I was filled with a mix of…
Finding bliss at Jordan Wine Estate
I stepped out onto the terrace of my suite at the Jordan Wine Estate. The birds chirped excitedly as the sun slowly disappeared behind…
Plane views: Himalayas and Mount Everest
“Would you be interested in going on a scenic flight tour to Mount Everest?”, the gentleman asked. I was in Kathmandu, Nepal, for a…
Safari at the Gondwana Game Reserve
The light was fading quickly but we were determined to find them. Our guide expertly manoeuvered the jeep around a tight bend and stopped….
