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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

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Travel Guide: Istanbul

The City of the World’s Desire, Istanbul has been an important city since it’s founding in the 4th century AD, and the centre of empire’s for the vast majority of it’s existence. It’s little wonder that it’s a city filled to the brim with culture, architecture, and religion. General Impressions Istanbul has always been one … Continue reading Travel Guide: Istanbul

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Travel Guide: Lagos

The best city in the Algarve, Lagos is a busy touristy town with beautiful beaches encased by stunning cliffs. This is the summer destination in Portugal! General Impressions Lagos is a stunning town in the Algarve. The town itself is fairly pretty, nestled in and around hills, and has that Iberian charm to it. However, … Continue reading Travel Guide: Lagos

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Travel Guide: Faro

The gateway to the Algarve is often overlooked as a destination, most people leaving soon after arriving. However, this sleep Portuguese city has more than meets the eye. General Impressions Faro feels like a sleepy quiet Mediterranean town, or at least it’s historical centre does. The actual city’s population is around 400,000, but you don’t … Continue reading Travel Guide: Faro

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Travel Guide: Budva

The internet is rife with pictures of Croatia, it’s blue waters and Venetian-inspired cities. What gets less notice however, and is equally, if not more, beautiful, is it’s southern neighbour, Montenegro. Set amongst the dramatic scenery of mountains and the azure waters of the Adriatic, Budva is a town not to be missed in the … Continue reading Travel Guide: Budva