Conquering the World’s highest gorge swing, pt 2
So as promised here is a little more about the incredibly scary gorge swing, I did last Thursday. I was really excited about doing it. I’ve done 100m+ abseils and swam with sharks – I was ready for a...
View ArticleEnjoying dry raw meat in South Africa
If you’ve not heard of it, one of the main South African specialties is a dried raw meat called Biltong. Before I even start, it is NOTHING at all like the American jerky. Nothing!!! Biltong is made...
View ArticleZinkwazi Beach and craft fairs
I spent 2 lovely days in Zinkwazi last week. This small town hides on the north coast of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Even though it is really small, it has a charm that made me wish I could come back...
View ArticleCycling Durban’s beachfront path
Wow, as I am writing this, I have to be careful what I am leaning against as I managed to get a BIT sunburnt yesterday. My poor back hasn’t seen sun like that in a while but….I loved it. Yesterday...
View ArticleChristmas in South Africa
‘I’m dreaming of a white Christmas’ or so the festive season song goes… But what happens if you’re in the southern hemisphere and the chances of you having a white Christmas are as slim as you keeping...
View ArticleRhino poaching in South Africa
I was reading through the newspaper the other day and it struck me how rhino poaching is spiralling out of control in South Africa. Black Rhinos are teetering on the edge of extinction (fewer than 5000...
View ArticleMy 4 Months in South Africa
So the day has arrived when I leave sunny South Africa after 4 months of enjoying family, sunshine, friends, beaches, animals and damn fine food. Here are some highlights of my time here: Because I...
View ArticleWhy it’s good to check dates in your passport.
My stomach sank. Was she serious??? ‘Can you just explain that again?’ I asked. The check-in girl smiled sweetly and probably thought that I’d never travelled in my life before. ‘When you arrived in...
View ArticleLife is a beach…
Hi everyone After nearly 2 weeks away, I am back in Cheltenham preparing for my next trip which is to Scotland next week. I’ve been down to the south coast of England and when I arrived, it was so...
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