Top 5 Luxury African Safari Destinations Worth Choosing

Being South African, of course, I am going to be a little biased and say that everyone needs to visit a few African countries in their lifetime. The whole continent is so unique and a melting pot of cultures, traditions, food, experiences, and wildlife.  Africa's vast wilderness offers some of the most extraordinary travel experiences on Earth, where pristine landscapes meet exceptional wildlife encounters. For discerning travellers seeking the perfect blend of adventure and comfort, the continent presents numerous options that cater to the most refined tastes. These destinations combine world-class accommodations, expert guides, and unforgettable wildlife viewing opportunities that create memories lasting a lifetime. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania The Serengeti stands as one of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations, offering front-row seats to nature's greatest spectacle. The annual wildebeest migration sees over two million animals traversing the plains in a drama......

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Beginner's Guide to Planning a Kenya Safari Trip

Being South African myself, the African continent is my favourite part of the world to explore and offers so many unique experiences and destinations that are both stunning and like nowhere else in the world. For those who are interested, you can see a few photos from my South African childhood here .  Planning your first African safari can feel overwhelming with so many destinations to choose from, but Kenya stands out as an exceptional choice for beginners. With its incredible wildlife diversity, well-established tourism infrastructure, and breathtaking landscapes, Kenya offers an accessible yet authentic safari experience. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to plan an unforgettable adventure in one of Africa's most iconic safari destinations. Choosing the Best Time to Visit Timing can make or break your safari experience, and Kenya offers different advantages throughout the year. The dry season from June to October is considered peak safari time because......

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The Best Destinations to Disconnect from Everything

By now, basically everybody knows that our digital devices and the things we do on them, such as scrolling social media can often be addictive or time draining. Like all addictive things, we know we need to strike a healthy balance as phones and social media can be a fantastic tool but it can also be a very big distraction as well.  Besides just setting time limits on our schooling, stepping away from our usual environment can. be beneficial as well. We’re so familiar with it that it doesn’t always provide enough stimulation to keep us away from our devices. However, people are now catching on to the fact that ditching their devices when travelling somewhere new and exotic is an excellent way to break their habits. This has led to a new type of tourism called digital-free tourism, or DFT. Many tourists like to combine going digital-free with spending time in nature and focusing on their health and wellness.  This is your mini guide to destinations that offer all of these thing......

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Winter Sun - Where to go & What to Pack

If your like me you're probably feeling like January is dragging on that little bit too long and the realisation that spring on really starts to get going late March and the need for warm sunshine and a sipping a cocktail on the beach is on your mind then your not alone. I am really longing for temperatures that mean I can wear a t-shirt and not layers, to kick my shoes off and walk through the sand and there are some really good bargains for off-peak European destinations right now of if your feeling like really getting away then why not opt for a last minute long haul adventures. Here are 3 fantastic destinations to get that winter sunshine fix 1. Tenerife This is probably the most popular choice mainly because it's one of the closest and most reliable destinations for winter sun and because so many low-cost airlines fly there even from the smaller airports all across the UK it's easily accessible as well as being a hot spot for picking up cheap flights a......

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Water is everything

We should never take clean water for-granted This blog, our little space, is a place for positivity and fun, a place to share our adventures around the world and our journey as a growing family but it's also a place for reflection and gratitude. Oh how easy we have it in compared to so many and how truly lucky we are to be living in the UK where everyone at a minimum has access to free, clean and drinkable water - this basic lifeline should not be overlooked. I always feel that spending 19yrs of my life living in South Africa has given me some kind of insight to how scary poverty can be especially for children who are affected and no one can choose their nationality, no one has a choice over what circumstances they are born into and yet we more than too often see ourselves as individuals not as part of the global human race who need to help and support those less fortunate than ourselves. I am so grateful for living in a place that clean running water is freely availab......

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Putting the fun into kids bedroom interiors

A child's bedroom should be a place of wonder and whimsy, a place where imagination can flourish and fun is the name of the game. It needs to be approached in a different way to other rooms in the house and you need to realise that it's a place to play and things don't need to be perfect. In the past two years we have gone through three house moves, renovating and redecorating and our first port of call has always been Mr A's room as it was important he felt comfortable in his space. I always get really excited when I see quirky and cool items that just screams fun but is also chic and stylish and perfect for an inspiring children's bedroom and interior. So when I came across these playful and colourful wall pieces from Urbanara I just knew this would go straight on my list of things to get for Mr A's room. They are handmade with wool felt and made using an appliqué design, there are six different animals heads to choose from, my favourite being the ......

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