Best Kruger National Park Safari on a Budget

Close up of giraffes seen on safari in south Africa

Over 100 years old, covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres and home to The Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo), Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the oldest, largest and most popular safari parks in Africa. Which is why I chose Kruger for my first ever safari. As a complete newbie, … Read more

Safari Packing List – What You Need To Take On Safari

close up of giraffe head on safari

Perhaps it was because I flew to South Africa just after New Year, and my brain was still addled with sherry, but I didn’t give a great deal of thought to my packing for my safari. I just threw a handful of ‘adventure’ items into my bag and pointed myself towards Johannesburg for my month-long … Read more

10 Best Things To Do in Cape Town – South Africa

penguins on boulder beach in cape town

Despite being surrounded by oceans and beaches, Cape Town isn’t the kind of place you go to lie down. Immediately, you’re drawn inward towards the towering vision of Table Mountain. East, the vines pull you into the thick of Stellenbosch. Even South, down towards the water, the penguins at Boulders Beach live playfully, still keeping … Read more

14 Best Things To Do in Johannesburg, South Africa

street art of 4 boys in Johannesburg South Africa

Johannesburg defies all logic. And, had a meteorite not struck in the region 2020 million years ago, encouraging gold up to depths that could be mined, the city probably never would have existed. At 1,700 feet above sea level and with no natural water source, Johannesburg contains none of the natural or geographical infrastructure that … Read more

The Baz Bus in South Africa – Pros and Cons

The Garden Route South Africa Baz Bus review

“It’s dangerous.” “Especially for a woman on her own.” “You definitely shouldn’t drive the garden route by yourself.” If there was one piece of consistent advice I received when I was in South Africa it was that driving the garden route – the famous stretch of road from Cape Town up to Port Elizabeth – … Read more

The Sights of Senegal: Fathala Wildlife Reserve

Lion cub in tree at Fathala Wildlife Reserve

One of the main attractions of The Gambia was its prime location in the midst of Senegal and despite such a short trip to the region I was determined to cross the border to Senegal even if it was only a brief glimpse. After some research (yay – I can do it!) I concluded that … Read more

10 Best Things To Do In The Gambia, Africa

Sights The Gambia

After a long cold British winter, lying on a beach was top priority for my short jaunt to West Africa perhaps with a fleeting trip to see The Gambia in between. However, somewhere between my first round-the-world trip and my subsequent travels I have lost my patience for sitting still and after a day and … Read more

Let’s Talk About Sex: Female Sex Tourism in The Gambia

Sex Tourism in The Gambia

If you’ve reached my site because you are searching for sex tourism in the Gambia (and my site statistics tell me that a fair number of you are), I’m afraid you have come to the wrong place. However, please read on before you click-off. Sex tourism is a complex subject and the following represents my … Read more