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Jul 11, 2026

From Beaches to Peaks: A Road Trip through KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, and the Free State Part 1

The Drive Down We woke up early one hot December morning, and got ready for a very long day of driving. Down the N3 from South Africa’s cosmopolitan metropolis of Johannesburg, to the barely tamed eastern coast of KwaZulu-Natal. We were 4 – Tayla and I in the back, Tayla’s grandma, Abbie in the passenger … Continue reading From Beaches to Peaks: A Road Trip through KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, and the Free State Part 1

Jul 4, 2026Jul 4, 2026

Travel Guide: Cape Town

South Africa’s touristic (and legislative) capital, Cape Town has no shortage of things to do, and is a stunning city in many ways. You will not get bored if you come to Cape Town! General Impressions I loved Cape Town. We were there for just over a week, and we already have a list of … Continue reading Travel Guide: Cape Town

Jun 20, 2026

Travel Guide: Midrand

Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest city. It has a diverse range of areas, ranging from slums in Soweto, to luxurious apartments in Sandton. Midrand is one of the more affluent suburbs on the northern edge of the great African metropolis. General Impressions Though Midrand is one of the richer parts of Joburg, the ever-present poverty … Continue reading Travel Guide: Midrand

Jun 6, 2026

City on a Hill: A Stopover in Bergamo

Milan has 3 airports: Linate, located practically within the city, Malpensa, located 40 minutes west of Milan proper, and Bergamo, which is, in reality, located in the city of Bergamo rather than Milan. Airlines still sell flights to Bergamo as flights to Milan, and most people skip out on seeing Bergamo, which is a major … Continue reading City on a Hill: A Stopover in Bergamo

May 30, 2026

Travel Guide: Milan

All European travellers one day come to Milan, thanks to it’s incredibly well connected position (both via air and rail) resulting in the city being reachable cheaply. And indeed, it does live up to at least some of it’s popularity. General Impressions Milan is a busy cosmopolitan city, that feels alive yet connected to it’s … Continue reading Travel Guide: Milan

Mar 7, 2026

Travel Guide: Winchester

Once the capital of the Saxon kingdom of Wessex, Winchester is a city drowning in history. It’s little wonder then, that it is a fantastic place to visit. General Impressions Winchester is at once charming and interesting, and provides the history buff with plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of the city. … Continue reading Travel Guide: Winchester

Jan 17, 2026

Travel Guide: Bury St Edmunds

In rural Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds is a relatively small town that packs a punch. General Impressions Bury St Edmunds is a genuinely charming town, with a few impressive sights. It’s a genuinely very nice place to visit, the only real problem being accessibility, though even on that front, it’s not too bad Public Transport … Continue reading Travel Guide: Bury St Edmunds

Jan 10, 2026

National Trust Review: The Grange Barn 1/5

Introduction The Grange Barn is one of a few medieval barns littered around Essex. It has been lovingly preserved by the Trust, to keep it’s century old architecture alive. Unfortunately, there’s little more to the Grange Barn than it’s architectural heritage. Quick Facts History The Grange Barn was constructed in the 13th century (making this … Continue reading National Trust Review: The Grange Barn 1/5

Jan 3, 2026

Travel Guide: Warsaw

Poland’s capital, Warsaw is a modern, exciting city with plenty to do for nearly any travellers (except for those looking for a beach). General Impressions Warsaw was practically levelled by the Germans during World War 2. There was practically nothing left, and it was only inhabited by a few thousand stubborn survivors. Warsaw has gone … Continue reading Travel Guide: Warsaw

Dec 27, 2025

Travel Guide: Lodz

Once a centre of industry, Lodz (pronounced Woodtsch) has manage to recover from the slump it suffered when the factories shut down, and it is now a modern city well worth visiting. General Impressions Lodz is a relatively new city in Poland, having grown around the textile industry in the 19th century. In the modern … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lodz