Tails of a Mermaid – Natalie Roos

on September 10, 2018September 13, 2018 with 0 comments

10 Great Gifts for Travellers

Around Christmas time last year I wrote a post with a list of a few of my favourite gift ideas for travellers. But since any time is a good time to ...

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on September 6, 2018September 13, 2018 with 3 comments USA

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Southern California Road Trip: San Diego to San Francisco

There's no better way to travel. Road tripping gives you the opportunity to explore a destination at your own pace, stopping when you see something interesting or driving like the ...

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on September 5, 2018September 13, 2018 with 0 comments

Personal

Learning That Sleep Is The Most Important Form of Self Care

When I was 16 years old and an exchange student in Germany, my friends and I used to use the phrase "sleep when you're dead" all the time. We were ...

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on September 5, 2018September 13, 2018 with 0 comments Garden Route, South Africa

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Staying at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

One of the most common questions I receive from people planning a visit to Cape Town is "can you do a safari near Cape Town or do we need to ...

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on September 2, 2018September 11, 2018 with 0 comments

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Staying at The Orchard Cottages at Boschendal

Did you know there are almost 600 wineries in South Africa? I haven't been to all of them of course, but you can't say I'm not trying. I absolutely love ...

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on September 2, 2018September 11, 2018 with 0 comments Cape Town, South Africa

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BOOK NOW: Staying On Board the Jackie O Yacht in Cape Town

Living in Cape Town means having access to hundreds of bucket-list experiences, which people travel far and wide to come see, right on your doorstep. But there are so many ...

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on August 7, 2018September 11, 2018 with 97 comments

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My Ultimate Carry-On Packing Guide

I really respect people who can travel with just a carry-on, but I am not one of them! Even just a weekend up to see my folks involves checked-in luggage, ...

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on July 31, 2018September 11, 2018 with 9 comments Mauritius, Indian Ocean

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Staying at the Ravenala Attitude in Mauritius

Travelling is my favourite thing in the world. My hobby and passion. The thing I spend most of my time dreaming about and almost all of my money on doing. ...

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on July 17, 2018 with 13 comments

Personal

My 30th Birthday Party

In the months leading up to my 30th birthday, I would lie awake at night, riddled with the exact anxieties I honestly thought I'd skip in my 29th year. Watching ...

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on June 27, 2018 with 0 comments

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Staying at Samara Private Game Reserve

Winter in the South African bush is something truly magnificent. Going on a game drive in the early morning cold, experiencing those few minutes before the sun comes up, waiting ...

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