How to chuck a U-ey out of Adelaide for some awesome experiences

Leaving the city, we roamed further than its peripheral areas to explore outside of Adelaide and have some fair dinkum Australian experiences. We chucked a uey as the Aussies say!

International travel, AustraliaRoaming Fox5 June 2020australia, day trips, explore, game parks, international travel, ocean, sea, travel Comments

Scuba dive the Red Sea on a Liveaboard from Sharm el Sheikh

During our first dive of the trip to test and adjust our gear, before we were supposed to have a week of submersing ourselves continuously to admire the ocean life, we had a diving emergency. A medical evacuation was required.

International travel, Beach and island holidaysRoaming Fox22 May 2020Red SeaSCUBA, liveaboard, dive, snorkel, boats, Egypt, red sea Comments

Amazing facts and fables about cute wildlife bums in the world

I have come to the realisation that I find animal butts quite interesting. Think I am a bit weird? Don’t answer that!

Africa, International travel, South AfricaRoaming Fox15 May 2020animals, safari, travel Comments

Depot Beach, hidden gem on the South Coast of New South Wales

Looking for road trip ideas in Australia? There are so many to choose from but this one is a hidden gem on the South Coast.

International travelRoaming Fox7 May 2020Depot Beach australia, campsites, camping, cabin, international travel, national park, road trip, nature, wild animals Comments

Dubai - Miracle in a garden – is it worth a visit?

When one thinks of Dubai, the first image that comes to mind is its dominating skyline of contemporary architecture or the impressive towering Burj Khalifa. Some might even argue and remember fondly of their shopping expeditions in some of the best shopping places with their malls or souks.

International travelRoaming Fox24 April 2020Miracle Gardengardens, Dubai, UAE Comments

Is Phuket worth a visit during monsoon season?

At Phuket airport’s passport control, the pace was as sluggish as a snail quivering through a trail of salt. We stood in a fog of weariness willing the speed to pick up so we could enter Thailand.

Beach and island holidays, International travelRoaming Fox17 April 2020airport, beach, islands, international travel, Phuket, Thailand Comments

First visit to Sydney - Memories from down under

My first thought as I set foot in Australia: I didn’t realise Sydney had so many wetlands. My ignorant image of Australia was one of the dusty outback, a desert like kind of landscape with the juxtaposition of the great barrier reef in the Coral Sea.

International travel, AustraliaRoaming Fox10 April 2020australia, bridges, city, explore, harbour, international travel, Sydney, sightseeing Comments

Fasten your seatbelts for epic global armchair travel

Let’s go on a trip! I know, I know. We are not meant to leave our homes. Don’t panic. Stay right where you are! You don’t have to do a thing except let your mind wander as you scroll through this blog.

International travelRoaming Fox27 March 2020travel stories, travel writer, international travel, travel Comments

15 Reasons why not to visit Mapungubwe

Mapungubwe is a unique national park historically, archaeologically, geographically and culturally. The conservation and preservation of the area and its animals is crucial to its strategic vision. But what is the hype?

South AfricaRoaming Fox20 March 2020Mapungubwe National ParkAfrica, campsites, camping, game reserves, game parks, Mapungubwe, road trip, caravan, wild animals, XCape, South Africa, SANPARKS Comments

Adventurous wildlife encounters at Ratho Bush Camp

Ratho Bush Camp is part of Rakwena Crocodile Farm and about 17 kilometres west of Pontdrif, the border post between South Africa and Botswana. The camp is abundant with birdlife and if you are lucky you may even see an elephant or two.

South AfricaRoaming Fox13 March 2020Ratho Bush Campbush camp, campsites, wilderness camp, 4x4, wild animals, South Africa, road trip Comments

Nthakeni Bush Camp – Tranquil off the grid indulgence

A hidden gem, off the grid and off the beaten track in the north east of Limpopo, this camp is definitely for nature lovers.

South AfricaRoaming Fox28 February 2020Nthakeni Bush & River Campoff road, off-the-grid campsite, bush camp, nature escape, campsites, camp Comments

10 Day Safari in Kruger National Park from South to North

What is a real safari? Not one at a 5-star lodge with drinks on tap and animals on demand. I’m talking about an average budget type safari undertaken by the vast majority of tourists.

South AfricaRoaming Fox21 February 2020Kruger National Parksafari, road trip, Kruger National Park, caravan, self drive, South Africa, SANPARKS Comments

Limpopo road trip route plus itinerary and Kruger National Park safari

It was January – the summer school holidays were almost over and we were heading off on a road trip. The joys of being semi-retired!

South AfricaRoaming Fox6 February 2020road trip, safari, itinerary, route, caravan, self catering, South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park, SANPARKS Comments

Drakensberg accommodation, activities and adventures to experience

uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. Where to go? What to do? Where to stay? My personal experience and guide to the Drakensberg will give you some insight.

South AfricaRoaming Fox14 January 2020Drakensberg, hikes, camping, accommodation, hotel, adventure, kwazulunatal Comments

2019 Summarised: Travel and Adventure, Rewind, Repeat

If I had to summarise our year of travel and adventure in three words it would be Germany, Drakensberg and Kgalagadi.

Escape to the foothills of the Maloti Drakensberg Park at Mahai

Maloti is the Sesotho word for Drakensberg mountains. uKhahlamba is an isiZulu word meaning “barrier of spears.” Not so sure about the spears, but I know for certain there are whips.

South AfricaRoaming Fox19 December 2019Royal Natal National Parkcampsites, camping, camp, caravan, XCape, Drakensberg, hike, kwazulunatal Comments

Parking off to escape at Hlalanathi Drakensberg Resort

Escaping with our XCape to the Maloti Drakensberg Mountains to the amphitheatre.

South AfricaRoaming Fox13 December 2019Hlalanathi Drakensberg Resort Drakensberg, XCape, caravan, camping, kwazulunatal Comments

Why should you visit Koh Phi Phi (and why not?)

Many questions are regularly asked when people want to visit Phi Phi Island. Here is my honest insight of this island.

Beach and island holidays, International travelRoaming Fox29 November 2019beach, SCUBA, Phi Phi, islands, Thailand, island holiday, tropical island holiday Comments

Facts about Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

The memorial site devoid of any beauty has a turbulent cloud of angst hanging over it. The caption on the gate ‘ARBEIT MACHT FREI’ was an ironic barren promise that suggested work would offer freedom.

International travelRoaming Fox22 November 2019Dachau Concentration Camp Europe, Germany, history Comments

How to get the most out of your visit to Deutsches Museum

The Deutsches Museum being the world’s largest museum of science and technology will take you the better part of a day and more to explore.

International travelRoaming Fox8 November 2019Deutsches Museummuseum, Munich, tips, Germany Comments

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