When you mention the Maldives, thoughts of overwater bungalows, idyllic beaches, private islands, and most importantly, unaffordable luxury come to mind. It’s not wrong, the Maldives has some of the most high end and most expensive accommodation options in the…
There are some places that are so beautiful and idyllic that words do it no justice. The Park Hyatt Hadahaa in the Maldives is one of those places. I spent a wonderful three nights at this paradise during my two…
Having lived in South Africa for a few years, Cape Town was unfortunately not the city I lived in. Fortunately, it was easy to visit Cape Town regularly from Johannesburg which I did many times. Having traveled all around the…
Further north into Mozambique are the untouched, pristine islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago. A forty minute plane ride or five hour car ride from Pemba town, this group of islands is the stuff of dreams. It’s the beach that all other…
A forgotten town in the north of Mozambique, Mozambique Island (or Ilha Do Mozambique/Ilha De Mozambique in Portuguese), was once the thriving capital of colonial Mozambique. Nowadays, this town, an UNESCO world heritage sight, has hardly changed. Buildings built centuries…
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park is a remote cluster of six islands located in picturesque southern Mozambique. These nutrient rich waters contain such a hotbed of biodiversity that they are considered to be the ‘Galapagos’ of the Indian Ocean. I spent…
Ile Sainte Marie (also known as Nosy Boraha), a tropical island off Madagascar’s east coast, is one of Madagascar’s premier beaches and a backpacker’s paradise. With countless coconut trees, white sand beaches, and intensely turquoise water, it’s not hard to see…
Morondava is a fisherman’s beachside town on the west coast of Madagascar. Anyone planning on going to the Tsingy Stone Forest will undoubtedly pass through this town whether it’s flying into Morondava airport or to spend a night before venturing…
Continuing on from the previous post in the Garden Route itinerary, the next step in the trip is heading towards Plettenberg Bay. Day 2: Addo Elephant Park to Plettenberg Bay After a restful night at the Aardvark Guesthouse in…
