During our stay on Koh Samui, we took a day off to do a scooter round trip of the island to visit and enjoy the different areas. We swam at pristine beaches, ate at a local restaurant, and enjoyed the views at multiple look out spots. With over 15 years of experience (including driving in …
Taking a break from work, and wanting to explore some more of Thailand’s aquatic beauty, we headed to Anthong National Marine Park. Promised a day of snorkelling, island-hopping, beautiful views, a delicious lunch, and kayaking, we were excited to head to this incredible area off the shores of Surat Thani Province. Located in The Gulf …
Besides relaxing at beachside resorts, scuba diving with tropical fish, visiting temples, and exploring the jungle, another item on our Thai bucket list was going to a ladyboy cabaret. Dressed in flamboyant outfits, lip-syncing to popular songs, and dancing the night away, these transgender women or an effeminate gay male are one of the highlights of most tourist trips. Putting on spectacular …
With friendly staff, amazing views and a whole lot of mud, this full day, off-road jungle buggy tour was one of the coolest things we did on Koh Samui. We opted for a buggy as it seats two people and is closer to the ground (and mud), while the rest of our group went for …
With average sea temperatures around 28 degrees, an abundance of extraordinary sea life, and up to 30 metres visibility, diving the Gulf Thailand is a remarkable experience. Heading out with Discovery Dive Centre in Koh Samui, we did eight dives collectively (Lara did two, and Sean did six) around Koh Tao and Sail Rock. With one shore dive …
Situated on a farm just an hour outside of Cape Town, Kolkol Mountain Lodge offers self-catering log cabins and luxury tents. Each cabin comes equipped with electricity, a wood heated pool and a braai area. The luxury tents are eco-friendly – powered by gas and solar energy. The perfect place for a romantic getaway. Kolkol …
Home to over 3 500 birds, this free-flight aviary – the biggest in the world – is an amazing eyeful. Situated just outside of Plettenberg Bay, this 2.3ha aviary has a 3.2 mesh cover and a 1.2km criss-cross walkway. We were blown away by the 200 species of birds, as well as small monkeys, squirrels, bats, …
One of our favourite this to do in South Africa is go on game drives, and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve has one of the coolest ones. With a variety of animals, Botlierskop – situated on Garden Route – offers a three hour game drive that is breathtaking. Taking you up into the Quteniqua Mountains over a 3000 …
With a coastal drive and a colony of African Penguins waiting, the one hour drive from Cape Town to Boulders Beach is totally worth it. Situated just outside of Simons Town, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to swim with these majestic birds. We also viewed them from the boardwalk at a designated penguin-only beach. With …
There’s nothing that will get your adrenaline pumping than jumping off the highest bungy bridge in the world! At 216 metres high, it’s something we will never forget – and if you’re worried about safety, Face Adrenalin has a 100% safety record. If you’re not as brave to jump, do the bridge walk or zip …