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Category: Adventure
Natural Navigation
Do you know how to make your own compass and read it? Or which stars in the night sky can help you find your way home? Most people have been out in the woods or wilderness for camping, hiking, or perhaps a leisurely stroll. Have you ever considered what you’d do if you got lost […]
7 Irish Pubs and St. Patrick’s Day
Around the world annually on 17 March, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated – it is believed to be the day which marks the death of St Patrick (461 A.D), and now commemorates his life and good works. Known as an occasion to embrace (our) Irish heritage, drink pints of Guinness, wear tons of green with […]
Tips for Traveling with Pets
If you’re lucky enough to have picked a pet-friendly accommodation so you can bring your beloved, four-legged family member with you for your holiday, congratulations, you’re both in for a fun vacation! However, if you’ve never traveled long distance with your pet before, there are a few things you should be aware of before you […]
9 Reasons you should go on a cruise
The ocean has always fascinated me. It’s a mysterious blue mass which thousands of people across history and ages past dared to go across, exploring and seek out new adventures. And lets not forget all the myths and legends the sea has inspired over the centuries. When I heard about a four-day cruise special, I […]
Ten unusual and mostly unknown facts about South Africa
South Africa is full of beauty. The diverse and stunning scenic landscapes, the wonderful weather, the friendly locals and the vibrant cities. There are also many well known locations which draw tourists such as the awe-inspiring Cango Caves, the Valley of Desolation and of course the lush Garden Route. But South Africa also has its […]
Railway Adventures
Whenever I imagine a train station, I always picture it in faded sepia tones with a timeless yet charming style, and soft music playing in the background. Smartly dressed ladies wearing gloves and pillerbox hats smoke languidly on the side lines chatting quietly, while men in suits drift by, and others intently read their newspapers […]
12 Ways to Fund Your Around the World Adventure
There are dare I say, as many different blogs from those travelling the world as there are grains of sand on the beach. With opinions that vary on almost everything else, these blogs all tend to have pretty similar ideas on how to fund a year of travel, though everyone has their own opinion on […]
Plan an Around the World Adventure
If you’ve ever been tempted to see the pyramids of Giza, visit the ruins of Machu Pichu, or travel to Europe and backpack from Italy to Russia, but haven’t … my question to you is, why not? I’m sure before you’ve even thought it through, you’ll state: “It’s too expensive”, or “I can’t get that […]
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