Every December, I pour a cup of rooibos tea, light a candle, and sit quietly with my journal. I don’t start planning trips or picking destinations — not yet. First, I meditate on what I want to feel and experience in the year ahead. Eventually, a word or phrase reveals itself. That single piece of…
Are you going to be driving in Mauritius soon? Then, you’ve landed on the right post! If you’ve never visited before, I’m sure you have lots of questions about driving in Mauritius. Since we visit Mauritius regularly and are familiar with its roads, we’ll answer all those questions (and more) in this blog post. In…
Are you looking for the best yoga retreats in South Africa? Then, you’ve landed on the right blog post! As a health and wellness enthusiast, yoga is part of my daily wellness practice. Therefore, I’m always looking for soulful yoga retreats to attend near our home in the Garden Route of South Africa. So, I’ve…
Looking for the best spot to enjoy that iconic sunset in Cape Town? Then you’ve landed on the right blog post! Cape Town is renowned for its breathtaking sunsets, offering many spots throughout the city to witness the perfect sunset experience. As a local with a keen eye for sunsets, I’ve curated a list of…
Are there sharks in Mauritius? This is a question I regularly get when people hear I’m heading back to one of our favorite islands. I get it! You don’t want to be floating around the warm, turquoise water worried that something is going to grab you from below. Yes, there are sharks in Mauritius. But…
Looking for the best Christmas yoga retreats to join in 2025? You’re in the right place. This curated guide features the top-rated Christmas yoga retreats around the world—perfect for a peaceful, meaningful, and rejuvenating holiday season. Whether you’re craving a mindful escape from the festive frenzy, dreaming of practicing yoga on a tropical beach, or…
Want to visit the iconic Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge in South Africa? Great! You’ll find this Insta-famous bridge right at the endpoint of the epic Garden Route – which happens to be where we live! Navigating our way to the Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge and knowing what to expect the first time we went was confusing (even…
Do you want to plan some fun day trips from Lagos Portugal? Then you’ve found the right blog post! My family absolutely adores Lagos and it’s a destination on the Algarve that we return to often. Best of all, Lagos is well-placed for exploration of other parts of the Algarve and a day trip is…
Wondering if you should book the spice tour in Zanzibar when you visit? Well, then you’ve landed on the right blog post! We visit Zanzibar regularly and the spice tour is one of our favorite excursions. It is also one of the most popular and most booked tours on the island. And for good reason!…
Are you wondering whether Faro Old Town is worth visiting? Then this is the right blog post for you! While planning our Portugal road trip, we were also curious whether it was worth spending a few days in the capital of the Algarve. However, I’m super glad we did! I think Faro is widely underrated…