Yip, yip, yip! It was a jackal that introduced my very first leopard sighting. Two jackals, to be exact. I used to be sitting in the darkness of Nyamandhlovu viewing platform in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, watching the moonlit waterhole, when a slinky, feline silhouette approached to drink. Two smaller, canine-like silhouettes trotted shut behind,…
Tajikistan – exploring the Pamir Highway by car
The Pamir Mountains in the tiny Central Asian country of Tajikistan have long been called “The Roof of the World”. And through these dramatic, snow-capped peaks runs the Pamir Highway, arguably the world’s greatest road trip. Although the exact start and endpoints are a little blurred, the core route stretches from Dushanbe, the capital, to…
What to See in Zurich
Switzerland is one of those places people know from photos or postcards, but have rarely had the chance to visit. So, if you’re wondering what to see in Zurich, we’ve got your covered. With the allure of the Swiss Alps, towns like Lucerne and Zermatt, as well as the chocolate and the cheese, there is so much to…
The anatomy of a bush camp
[ad_1] I made a calamitous mistake at Bilimungwe bush camp. Failing to shut my chalet door firmly as I went for lunch, some mischievous baboons entered. They ripped the mosquito web, ate the cleaning soap and tossed a cushion into the lagoon, probably startling the elephants which have been hosing themselves with murky water simply…
The Balearic Islands pass a bill to ban Brits’ boozy behaviour
Alcohol-fuelled holidays in the Balearic Islands such as Majorca and Ibiza have been banned in a bid to avert rowdiness and excess drinking. Pub crawls have been stopped in their tracks and happy hours and free bars are now illegal in the West End of Sant Antoni on Ibiza and Playa de Palma, El Arenal…
Reasons Why You Should Visit Israel at Least Once in Your Lifetime
With dramatic landscapes, countless historic sites and the coolest city in the region, Israel presents a world-class tourism destination. Here are the top reasons to visit at least once. The amazing beaches From the shores of Tel Aviv to the cliffs of Acre in the north, almost all of the Israeli coastline is stunning and easily accessible.…
South Africa’s top private reserves
The quarter century since the democratic elections of 1994 has witnessed a remarkable blossoming of private reserves in South Africa. Most famous, and justifiably so, is the cluster of five-star ‘Big Five’ properties — Londolozi, Sabi Sabi, Singita and so on — protected within the classic bushveld of Sabi Sands Game Reserve on the eastern…
Gear Information: Must Haves for Camping and Hiking
When the summer months come around, campers start getting excited to carry on with their long-awaited hiking trips. Of course, every trip would be incomplete without a great selection of high-quality essential camping and hiking gear. Forget the cool gadgets for camping, these are the essentials, the must haves for camping and hiking. Packing for a camping trip…
Common Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Whether it’s your first trip or you vacation several times a year, these tips will help you avoid 10 of the biggest travel mistakes that can ruin a trip! With a little planning, it’s easy enough to avoid some of the most common travel mistakes so you can spend your time enjoying your vacation. 1.…
11 of the best breathtaking UK hikes
Walkers are spoilt for choice when it comes to amazing hikes in the UK, with something from the amateurs all the way up to the pros. If there’s one thing the UK can deliver, it’s good walks. The country is a treasure trove of natural beauty, rippled with routes that take in spectacular countryside and…