Have you been dying to travel to South Africa but as a newbie you find it a tad intimidating? What makes it worth visiting?

South AfricaRoaming Fox14 December 2022South Africa, travel, tourist, culture, food, safari Comments

Ethical tips for responsible and sustainable travel and tourism

We all love to travel, at least most of us do. I am the first to admit that in some way I have made a negative impact on a place that I have been to.

Africa, Beach and island holidays, International travel, South AfricaRoaming Fox1 September 2021travel, tourist, conservation, tips, international travel, localComment

In pursuit of travel, adventure and safari in all SanParks

South African National Parks was founded in 1926 in order to preserve and manage the indigenous fauna and flora of our country, complete with its landscapes and related cultural heritage.

South AfricaRoaming Fox23 July 2020SANPARKS, travel, adventure, safari, conservation, national park, tourist, accommodation, self drive, South Africa Comments

Myths debunked about Phuket, Thailand

There are many common misconceptions about Phuket that may put travellers off visiting Thailand which is such a shame because Phuket has so much to offer.

Beach and island holidays, International travelRoaming Fox17 July 2020Phuket, Thailand, island, tourist trap, tourist, food Comments

How you can still have fun in tourist trap Phuket

The Pearl of the Andaman attracts backpackers and billionaires alike, travellers as well as investors. The minute you set foot on the island it is manifested constantly. Phuket is extreme in its tourism, a haven where visitors get caught in the current of Thailand’s leisure industry cash cow.

Beach and island holidays, International travelRoaming Fox9 July 2020Phuket, Thailand, islands, island, tropical island holiday, tropical island, tourist, tourist trap 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

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

Eating Chinese food in Amsterdam

Why would one eat Chinese food in Amsterdam?

International travelRoaming Fox5 October 2017architecture, canals, chinese banquet, bridges, fishing village, tourist, tourist trap, cruise, Europe, HollandComment

Ultimate blunders of naive tourists in Paris & Luzern

We found Paris quite confusing to get around. We didn’t have the luxury of GPS’S and Google maps.

International travelRoaming Fox14 September 2017Paris, Luzern, tourist, bus tour, Europe, architecture, France, SwitzerlandComment

Beachcombing in the tropics of Mauritius

The drive in the taxi was quite hair-raising with lots of hooting and squeezing past other vehicles on the narrow island roads, but the sweet fragrances from the sugar cane and tropical blooms along the side of the road soothed our senses…for a while.

Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox25 July 2017Mauritius, island holiday, getaway, beachcomber, snorkel, dive, golf, tourist, boats, swimming, beach holiday, coral, sand, tropical island, cocktailComment

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