Robben Island and goodbye Africa

Going to Robben island was something I really wanted to do while in Cape Town but it’s incredibly touristy so everyday tours book up very quickly. I was lucky to get into a tour on my final day. Due to bad weather, three out of four tours were cancelled so I was lucky mine ended…

Cape Town: Shark Dive and Table Mountain

Back when I booked this trip I booked a shark dive because I knew that sharks regularly appear off the coast. In particular, in Gansbaai which has a dense population of sharks and has been featured during Shark Week. It took three hours from Cape Town to Gansbaai. After the bus ride we were led inside….

Swimming in the Angel’s Pool

I was up again very early for exciting morning! When I travel I find that I often wake up early (sometimes a little too early) to get the most out of my day and today was no exception. This morning I was out the door by 6am to make it to a local hotel for…

Seeing the Victoria Falls, crossing the border and being chased by a baboon

What a crazy day! I arrived in the Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe side) and was very eager to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World and to see if it really lived up to its name ‘The Smoke Which Thunders.’ For those of you who haven’t heard of the Victoria Falls, it needs to…

Spotting the Big 5 on an African Safari

What an incredible start to South Africa! When planning for this trip, the hardest thing to work out was the safari because they are incredible expensive and I didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a few days in the park. Safari’s are considered a luxury and although I was on a budget, I…

Final day in Morocco

For our final day in Marrakech we did a walking tour around the city. Although I was sad to say goodbye to the people on my tour, I was ready to move on from Morocco and see what South Africa was like. We started our walking tour at the Bahia Palace and gardens. The name…

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Our tour took us into the Atlas Mountains and we stayed with a local family of Berbers (nomadic people) for two nights. The kasbah (fortress/castle) we stayed in contained a family of 18! It was huge! They even had a dining hall for dinner because there were so many people in their family. Their dinners…

My birthday in the Sahara desert

When I started my Morocco trip it made me sad that I would be spending my birthday away from loved ones. Previously this thought didn’t concern me because I don’t usually do much on my birthday, but the thought of spending it away from them made me feel a little homesick. I also knew that…

Learning about Morocco culture and surviving the Fes Medina

Fes is one of the oldest imperial cities in Morocco and was once the capital, until it was transferred to Rabat in 1912. However, Fes has retained its status as the country’s cultural and spiritual centre. This tour has allowed me to try Moroccan food and as a fussy eater, I actually have enjoyed it!…

Chefchaouen: The Blue Pearl

My first 3 days in Morocco have been good however I have constantly been feeling like I haven’t found my purpose or reason for being here. On my solo travels over the past three years, I haven’t experienced it before but I have been missing home more than ever and I think not seeing things…

First thoughts on Morocco

Over the past year or so I’ve been fascinated by Morocco so when I was planning my trip to Africa, I felt like it was necessary to include it. I have never been to a place like it and will probably never get to see something like this again. Whilst I was incredibly anxious about…

Inspirational travel quotes

It’s Wanderlust Wednesday!  I thought I would inspire all of you bloggers and travelers with some inspirational quotes to help get you through your week. Whether you are sitting at home dreaming of a faraway destination or are struggling to have the motivation to plan a trip or scared to just book something, hopefully these…