Aswan: eight great experiences in this Southern Egypt town
Aswan is the ideal next stop on an Egypt itinerary after chaotic Cairo. The town has traffic, too, but on[…]
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Category: Africa
Abu Simbel: is it worth the 7 hour round trip from Aswan?
Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s most iconic sights, but is it really worth the lengthy round trip from Aswan?[…]
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Giza: how to visit its incredible pyramids and fabulous new museum
Giza wasn’t the original plan for a Cairo hotel, but after deciding what my friend and I wanted to do[…]
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Cairo: navigating a day in this chaotic and cultural capital city
Cairo is a very busy city. The roads of Egypt’s capital are congested with cars whose drivers relentlessly blast their[…]
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Cape Peninsula: the perfect day trip for fabulous views and cute penguins
A trip to Cape Town wouldn’t be complete without a drive down the Cape Peninsula, where you’ll see the most[…]
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Langa township: where you’ll see a different side to Cape Town
Langa is an area of Cape Town that feels miles away from the historic city centre and the pretty coastal[…]
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Schotia Safaris: a spectacular and affordable South Africa reserve
South Africa’s Eastern Cape probably isn’t the obvious choice for a safari adventure, but at Schotia Safaris private game reserve[…]
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The Garden Route: roadtripping South Africa’s famous coastline
The Garden Route is actually shorter than you might think. But it’s a journey that’s packed with spectacular scenery, varied[…]
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