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How to Plan a Fantastic Overnight Trip from Tokyo to Hakone

When visiting Japan for the first time, I highly recommend taking a trip from Tokyo to Hakone. This beautiful mountainous town, located about two hours from Japan’s capital city, is best known for its hot springs (onsen), boiling sulphur springs […]

2023: The Year in Review

Welcome, one and all, to the 2023 edition of my blogging year in review! Every year since 2016, I have written a monthly recap of all the wonderful adventures I had during the year. It may seem weird, but I […]

We Summited Africa’s Second Highest Mountain!

There are many words to describe how I feel writing this article, but the overwhelming feeling is pride. Over four days, Mark and I hiked through the Mount Kenya range and reached the summit of Point Lenana (4985m) – the […]

101 Best Places to Visit in Africa

Travelling to and around the African continent is a dream many travel enthusiasts have. From stunning beaches with perfect year-round weather conditions to incredible landscapes and wildlife, the continent, with its 54 countries, has so much to offer to every […]

Picnics & Champagne in Champagne Ridge

In full disclosure, despite the title of this article, we did not have champagne in Champagne Ridge. We did have some wine – which I will now refer to onwards as ‘champagne’ because I can. It is only proper that […]

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Up and About in Osaka!

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Every time I sit down to write about my Japanese adventure, I can’t help but feel a surge of joy. As I pen this piece about Osaka, I’m approaching the first anniversary of my unforgettable journey to this enchanting nation. […]

Dunes and Desolation: Exploring Surreal Landscapes in the Namib Desert

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At 9 a.m. on a beautiful Tuesday morning, Mark and I started the 5-hour drive from Windhoek to Sossusvlei via Sesriem. The morning had already been quite eventful, with us having breakfast with giraffes at a most charming guesthouse while being serenaded […]

A Fun Time in Bangkok!

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Bangkok is one of those cities that I’ve read people either love or hate. For me, it was love at first visit. The electric atmosphere of the city, its vibrant energy, and the abundance of food markets and temples are […]

Elephant Interaction Chiang Mai Day Trip to Chai Lai Orchid

Chiang Mai – Exploring Northern Thailand – Part II

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Our next stop in Thailand after Chiang Rai was Chiang Mai. Over the past few weeks, we had explored the southern gems of Phuket and Ao Nang before venturing northward. Chiang Rai was relaxing and wonderful, with the only dent […]

2 Days in Chiang Rai – Exploring Northern Thailand – Part I

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After spending 3 days in Ao Nang, we travelled to Chiang Rai via a local AirAsia flight from Krabi International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. The flight lasted less than 2 hours and the experience was generally good and […]

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