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Africa is HUGE 🌍 - 54 countries full of epic adventures, beaches, safaris, and city escapes. Plan your 2026 getaway like this: 🐘 Safari in Kenya + chill beaches in Zanzibar 🏖️ 🌿 Rwanda & Uganda for wildlife and lush landscapes 🌍 Ghana, Togo & Benin or Senegal for culture, history & good vibes 🏙️ South Africa + Namibia for city life, mountains & wine 🌤 Morocco + Egypt for Northern African charm and culture 👣 Seychelles (which can be combined with Kenya or Ethiopia) for slow and perfect beach days! 🍃 Zimbabwe + Zambia + Botswana for natural world wonders There's more and something for every traveller! From luxury lodges 🏨 to camping under the stars ⛺, there’s something for everyone. Save this for your 2026 travel inspo 📌, share it with your travel buddy ✈️, and follow for more adventures in Africa and around the world! Which of these spots are you adding to your bucket list?

If this isn’t on your list yet, save it now 📌 share it with your travel buddy ✈️ and follow for more hidden stays around Africa and beyond 🌍 This js Namibia’s best kept secret and it comes with giraffes 🦒 Voigtland Guesthouse is one of those places that feels unreal until you’re actually there. Giraffes wandering up as you enjoy breakfast ☕ quiet gardens 🌿 beautiful rooms 🛏️ and some of the warmest hospitality in Namibia. It’s the perfect base to start or end a Namibia trip 🚗 and it costs far less than similar stays around the world. If you want comfort, calm, and a little bit of magic ✨ this is the spot. Would you stay here?

If you love discovering unique places to stay, follow for more, save this post for your bucket list, and share it with someone who needs travel inspiration today. Around the world in amazing stays. This first video features three places that completely stole my heart: 🦒 Voigtland Guesthouse in Namibia 🐒 Entebbe Forest Lodge in Uganda 🌤 Lemala Wildwaters in Uganda Each one gave me something different, from wildlife moments to peaceful forest mornings to the most dramatic river views. This is the start of a new series where I share my favorite stays around the world and I already have more lined up. Tell me which one you are adding to your list.

Tired of the usual tourist spots? You have to check out Suwon, South Korea, home to the incredible Hwaseong Fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - and you have to stay the night! 🌙 Getting here is super easy - just hop on the subway from Seoul, and in about an hour, you're stepping back into history. There are also super comfortable buses (which I used during my stay) Some of my favourite memories here include: ⛅️ Walking the Suwon Fortress Wall (the views are pretty wonderful, especially at sunset) ☕️ Finding the best cafes in the city 📚 Visiting the Starfield Library 👣 Just walking around the city Suwon is the perfect blend of historical charm and modern Korean city life, and it's easily one of the best day (or overnight) trips from Seoul. Which stop would you hit first: the ancient fortress or the famous BBQ? Let me know in the comments! 👇 ➡️ Tap the Save button so you don't forget this spot for your Korea itinerary! #Suwon #SuwonCity #DayTripFromSeoul #HwaseongFortress #VisitKorea #KoreaTravel #Koreatrip #TravelSeoul #SouthKorea #UNESCO #KoreanFood #TravelTips #AestheticReels

Endless sunshine! ☀️

The SGR is a fantastic way to travel from Nairobi to the coast. Not only do you get a comfortable stress-free ride, you also get a FREE safari!

What a beautiful year this has been 💕🌸 So many highs, a few lows, but I feel very grateful that it was a beautiful year all round!

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A little collection of some places that have stayed with me long after I checked out. From rustic campsites to elegant retreats, every stay was special and unforgettable in their own way ✨️⁣ ⁣ These are my favourite memories from the places listed here - in no particular order⁣ ⁣ 🌤𝐋𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚: falling asleep each night to the sound of rushing waters was the perfect lullaby and every sunrise here felt like a gift⁣. ⁣ 🦒𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐤: a guesthouse with giraffes? Enough said! An excellent stay, beautiful sunsets, even more beautiful sunrises.⁣ ⁣ 🎈𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚: pool views for days! Incredibly hospitable owners - this is what I remember the most about this place 💙⁣ ⁣ 🏕𝐍𝐖𝐑 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: car camping here was a delight. Early entrance and late exit to Sossusvlei was a plus but the camp itself was great too!⁣ ⁣ 🍉𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢: an incredibly joyful and romantic stay. A pastel paradise on the Kenyan coast.⁣ ⁣ 🐒𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞: Surrounded by nature, a beautiful oasis in a busy city 🍃⁣ ⁣ 🥂𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐇𝐀 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧: A exceptionally welcoming guesthouse that feels a lot like home.⁣ ______ ⁣What I love most is how every stay left me with something to treasure. Big or small, simple or fancy, each one gifted me a core memory to cherish forever ♥️