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.
Read MoreMoheli 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.
Read MoreFriends 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreI’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.
Read MoreMy mission this Christmas is to drive you totally scatty over the Festive season with another tradition.
Read MoreHow many people still send postcards from exotic and far away destinations?
Read MorePlease forgive me, I lied. There’s one more blog about Madagascar.
Read MoreOur accommodation on Ambatoloake was very basic with only cold water. We had however gone up a notch in class and style from Nosy Komba.
Read MoreMy first impression of Nosy Komba, a volcanic island, was its pyramidal shape with the top cut off. It was rocky but smothered in vegetation. It looked like there were no inhabitants and had no sandy beaches. I found out Ambariovato means surrounded by rock. Go figure!
Read MoreAcross the water, on the edge of the aquamarine expanse lay a ribbon of white sand. On either side, trimmed by rocks and topping it, a blur of lush green tropical growth. The island looked deserted and inviting, except for a lone figure scrutinising us.
Read MoreSuddenly a high-pitched whizzing noise created a compelling call to action. All of us were alert and running amok, screaming and shouting. Chaos reigned.
Read MoreSomeone approached us wanting our passports. Now there’s one thing I might do, is give my luggage away, but not my passport. That’s just not on. We’ve all heard of horror stories about losing passports, so I don’t trust anyone with mine.
Read MoreAfter much deliberation we decided on Madagascar. It wasn’t a regular destination for tourists at that stage. Its international relationships were poor, with recurrent political issues and impeachments.
Read More15 Facts about Snorkeling. Contrary to one of my previous blogs, it's quite easy to snorkel. However, I'm no expert. These are my tips and suggestions.
Read MoreWe stayed in three very different types of accommodation. The first was a contemporary loft apartment in the centre of Cape Town.
Read MoreWe started traveling long before blogs were started. There was no Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest. We didn’t even have selfie sticks. Oh, wait, we did have a form of social media. It was postcards.
Read MoreWould we go with a tour group again? It is not really our style of travelling and we haven't done it again.
Read MoreWhy would one eat Chinese food in Amsterdam?
Read MoreAt a distance Venice gave off an air of elegance, yet there was much ruin and decay when you looked closely. Mind you, I would also rot and shrivel up if my feet were stuck in water for centuries.
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