Delirious romps and overindulgence of inspirational gardens

In 2006 we travelled to London and spent a few weeks there. Fortunately it coincided with the RHS Flower show. I was thrilled to be able to buy tickets and submerse myself in the gardens.

International travelRoaming Fox7 June 2018Chelsea and Westminster Hospitalgardens, shows, chelsea flower show, flowers, plants, exhibits, show gardens, floral designs, London, UK Comments

Ramadan in Dubai – epic fail or nailed it?

Some facts and fables about Dubai, Ramadan and how tourists cope in the heat.

International travelRoaming Fox25 May 2018culture, history, heritage, fountains, museum, craftsmen, architecture, shopping, creek, desert, metro, UAE, Dubai Comments

How to behave like loony tourists in a leading global city

Roaming the streets of London, exploring the home of British monarchs…and a few million expats

How to be a first-rate curious Muppie tourist (or not)

“You did what? Weren’t you scared? Are you crazy?!” How to run the gauntlet in South Africa and other random tourist stuff.

South AfricaRoaming Fox10 May 2018tourist, tour, highlights, braai, market, culture, culture shock, local, city, breakfast, sundowners, view, hike, caves, taxi, minibus, cradle of humankind, sunset, street entertainment, restaurant, meat, shopping, jozi, johannesburg, neighbourgoods, beer, South Africa Comments

Adventures of Gillian Mclaren to exotic destinations

I’m indulging myself once again by interviewing another fascinating person, Gillian Mclaren, Travel and Science writer. Her work has been published in numerous magazines, newspapers and other media.

International travel, AfricaRoaming Fox25 April 2018popupblog, architecture, Africa, culture, camera, dive, destinations, explore, getaway, nature, travel, tradition, adventure, exotic destinations Comments

Adventures in Africa with Cute and Clever Elephants

We were excited to visit Hwange, previously known as Wankee. It would be our first encounter with the wild animals of Zimbabwe.

AfricaRoaming Fox20 April 2018hwange game reserveadventure, animals, bush, explore, elephants, photos, travel, wild animals, 4x4, overland, tour, off road, campsites, camp, game parks, game reserves, zimbabwe, hwange, national park, photoblog, safari, Zimbabwe Comments

Top family friendly campsite in the Magaliesburg (and how to avoid Easter traffic)

Need to get away from the urban jungle of Johannesburg (also known as Jozi) for a night or two?

A – Z Awesome things in Mozambique + 40 photos

My A – Z list of awesome as well as interesting or unique things in Mozambique. Included: Photos from our friends who looked at Mozambique with fresh eyes.

Africa, Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox27 March 2018adventure, beach, curios, culture, dive, elephants, game reserves, Indian ocean, snorkel, mozambique, nature, ocean, mosquito, resort, sand, swimming, travel, 4x4, photo blog, Mozambique Comments

How to tick all the boxes in Mozambique

The southern tip of Mozambique has just enough tangs of culture to tantalize the taste buds and satisfy your quest for adventure, without you having to go far.

Beach and island holidays, AfricaRoaming Fox23 March 2018adventure, culture, diving, deserted beaches, explore, elephants, resort, fins, fishing, getaway, game reserves, game drives, holiday, Indian ocean, mozambique, nature, snorkel, ocean, boats, coast, tourist, PADI, photos, mosquito, sand, swimming, sunscreen, Mozambique Comments

Dumped but not Trashed in Beautiful Mozambique

June 2002 was the first time I ventured into Mozambique. At the turn of the century, after the civil war ended in 1992, tourism took off again.

Africa, Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox2 March 2018Africa, camping, dive, beach, explore, resort, getaway, holiday, Indian ocean, mosquito, snorkel, ocean, PADI, mozambique, Mozambique Comments

Wow, Your lens is Gigantic! (& Did you pack the beers?)

With a series of long weekends approaching in South Africa it normally means a mass exodus from major inland cities to supposed better destination. Some of us look for less traffic, sirens and crime and tend to rough it at some resort or campsite.

South AfricaRoaming Fox28 February 2018animals, elephants, game parks, game reserves, nature, wild animals, weekend getaways, game drives, photoblog, safari, South AfricaComment

Barefoot-on-the-beach Expert Island Hoppers for Hire

Expert Beachcombers (At least, we claim to be.) Always looking for paradise….and found it a few times. Are we addicted to island life?

Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox22 February 2018airport, dive, explore, resort, people, fins, holiday, island, Indian ocean, mask, cocktail, snorkel, ocean, SCUBA, swimming, travel, sunscreen, Seychelles Comments

The Best Bush Camp in the Waterberg

A few years ago I was searching the internet to find a place for us to celebrate mom-in-law’s birthday. I came across a campsite called Matamba Bush Camp in the Waterberg that sounded just right for us but not for that occasion.

How to experience one unbelievably quaint airport in Comoros

We managed to get a taxi, yes, you heard right, to take us to the airport. We didn’t realise there were any taxis – probably the only one on the island. The building didn't look like an airport terminal. Definitely not a plane in sight.

Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox8 February 2018airport, comoros, watersports, resort, holiday, cocktail, snorkel, Indian ocean, ocean, coast, plane, bats, sand, swimming, travel, sunscreen, getaway, Comores Comments

Autonomous jewel of an island in the Comoros - Moheli

Moheli was a sight for sore eyes. I survived my unpleasant ordeal of green gills and hubby lived to tell his tale of nearly becoming fish food.

Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox1 February 2018comoros, adventure, culture, dive, deserted islands, deserted beaches, explore, fins, fishing, French, getaway, holiday, islands, Indian ocean, island holiday, moheli, snorkel, ocean, SCUBA, PADI, sailing, travel, yacht, catamaran, predator, jewel, autonomous, taxi, ComoresComment

Disaster, Compromise and Charm at the Comoros

Friends of ours had gone to Comoros earlier in the year and stayed at Le Galawa hotel on Grande Comoros, swimming, snorkelling and having fun with all the water sports available at the hotel.

Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox25 January 2018sailing, diving, islands, island holiday, deserted beaches, deserted islands, adventure, catamaran, coral, destination, fishing, fins, getaway, holiday, Indian ocean, plane, snorkel, ocean, boats, PADI, SCUBA, travel, explore, comoros, ComoresComment

10 Questions to get acquainted with audacious Roxanne Reid

I first found out about Roxanne in 2015 when, by chance, I found a blog about the Platbos indigenous forest. I was intrigued that there was a hidden gem deep in the forest that I’ve driven past for so many years.

AfricaRoaming Fox17 January 2018travel, travel writer, blogger, blogging, popupblog, adventure, inspirational, passion, animals, people, culture, Africa, travel stories, writer, author, proofreader, fiction, safari Comments

52 Photos that will make you jealous (and surprise you)

I’m kicking off the new year by easing into my blogs – for your benefit (OK, I admit and mine). I’d hate to bore you with long tales so early in the year and therefore I’ve published a photo blog.