We left Barcelona at 9am. We were off to the Food Mecca that San Sebastian is fondly known for. After three hours on the road, it was time for lunch. Rather than grabbing a quick lunch by one of the gas stations, Marc suggested that we […]
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Capetown SA – A World of Its Own (Day 1)
Capetown is a great city to unwind and re-charge before I had to head back to reality. After our Amazing-Race-like pace while on Safari in Botswana, South Africa; and private concessions around Kruger National Park, it was a treat to be re-introduced back into civilization. The […]
Layovers in Johannesburg SA
Intercontinental Johannesburg This hotel is only a five minute walk from the OR Tambo Airport. It has a total of 138 rooms and two suites. Guests have access to meeting rooms, free wifi, a gym, a spa an indoor heated pool as well as an award-winning […]
Camp Reviews: Chobe National Park, Botswana
Chobe National Park Located in northern Botswana, the Chobe National Park attracts thousands of visitors annually because it has one of the largest game concentrations in the country. This wildlife sanctuary actually boasts the largest elephant population in Africa both in number and size. It is the […]
Camp Reviews: Selinda Concession, Botswana
The Selinda Reserve is located right in the center of the famous Selinda Spillway (which flows across the concession, linking the far reaches of the Okavango Delta in the South with the Linyanti systems in the East). It flows into the Zibadianja lagoon, then through the Savute channel […]
Camp Reviews: Linyanti Reserve, Botswana
Linyanti Concession The Linyanti ecosystem and the Chobe ecosystem are interconnected, and provide a pathway for large numbers of wildlife between the Okavango and Chobe. It is renowned for the number of elephants which pass through the area in the winter months and world’s second […]
Camp Reviews: Jao Concession At The Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Jao Concession is situated in the north-western area of the Okavango Delta, just below the pan handle, whilst the Moremi Game Reserve forms the eastern boundary. Some 60,000 hectares in size, with maximum guest occupancy of 48 people, it encompasses deep blue channels, lagoons, emerald-green floodplains […]
Bali at 40: Seminyak
Bali may be small, but it’s definitely not short of character. Whether it’s the flair in artsy Ubud, the merry pandemonium in Seminyak or the tranquil opulence of Nusa Dua, whether it’s for the old or for the young, there’s a Bali for everybody. Then […]
Bali at 40 with the Girls: The Itinerary
Turning 40 spurs mixed emotions! I was at the brink with my co-Titas-of-Manille (as we humorously mock ourselves). We decided to see it as victorious and worth the celebration! Thus a well-deserved get away was meticulously planned by the boss! Our group consisted of four ladies from […]
Bali at 40: Ubud
We began with the district of Ubud, otherwise known as the Art Village. Ubud is home to Bali’s most talented artists—here, art is life, not just a form of expression but also a livelihood. One can be overwhelmed with the parade of artistry exhibited on […]
The Art of Leisure in Madrid
This excerpt from Lonely Planet nails our sentiments down on Madrid. We barely had a week there, but thanks to friends and good tips, we enjoyed almost every bullet point about the city outlined below. An Artistic City Few cities can boast an artistic pedigree […]
Where In The World is Penny K 