One of the benefits of travelling is that it offers you the opportunity to really learn about and experience the local culture and traditions. One of the first things I learned when I arrived in South Africa many years ago was everything about the South African braai. I learned what it meant, how enshrined it is in local South African culture and most important of all, how to participate in one. Yes, it is more than just eating, it is a whole ritual of sorts. South African braai culture Braai culture in South Africa At first I did not really understand the fuss about it, since having a barb ..read more

South Africa has many big cities, and a whole lot of smaller towns and villages sprinkled in between. The country is also well known as ‘The Rainbow Nation’, and for good reason. South Africa almost has it all in as far as cultural diversity goes. But over and above local cultures, there are also Germans, Chinese, Malaysians, Australians, Americans, Belgians, and the list goes on. You will find these various international cultures sprinkled through out the country, yet there is one city where South Africa’s cultural diversity is the most apparent, one city where you will find someone from alm ..read more

Are you planning to visit Lesotho and would like to learn more about the country before travelling there? Or would you just love to know some interesting and fun facts about Lesotho most people don’t know? You’ve come to the right place. Lesotho is a landlocked country, nestled between the Drakensberg and Maloti mountain ranges and entirely surrounded by South Africa. The country is of similar size to Belgium or Israel and has a population of 2 million inhabitants. Post updated April 2021 Lesotho is mostly visited as part of a South African trip by tourists and hardly ever more than two da ..read more

Italian food is well known all over the world and for many people it is their favourite Italian cultural experience. But Italian cuisine is so much more than the famous iconic dishes like pasta, pizza and risotto. So, if you are planning a trip to Italy and would like to get to know the local cuisine while learning some interesting and fun facts about Italian food, keep reading, I’ve got you covered. I would also like to point point out that while I was born in Belgium, my dad was born in Italy and which I have visited many times, so I speak from 1st hand experience. Italian cuisine is very ..read more

Considered a true delicacy, the mopane worm is widely consumed in rural areas of southern Africa. Being highly nutritious makes it an important source of protein for a lot of households in these areas. Scientifically known as the Gonimbrasia Belina, the mopane worm is in fact the brightly coloured spiky caterpillar of the Emperor moth. They are one of the larger caterpillars, nearly as long as a finger and as thick as a cigar. Mopane Worms For the majority of the people in the western world, eating insects or eating bugs is welcomed with feelings of aversion and disgust. Yet for a lot of oth ..read more

Are you looking for some inspiring sunrise captions for Instagram? Or are you just after some beautiful sunrise quotes to fuel your wanderlust or to take you back to the lovely place of your last vacation? We’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled our favourite captions and quotes about the sunrise which makes us dream about the trips we took and about the adventures we will still take. We love to wake up before sunrise to enjoy the early hours of the day and to watch the sunrise over the mountains or the ocean. It always feels like a new beginning, a fresh start to the day with a clear mind t ..read more

Before visiting the country of Namibia, I had no idea what to expect. The only thing I knew was that most of Namibia is covered in desert. I had travelled through deserts before and they always intrigued me. What I discovered in Namibia however was truly breathtaking and definitely unexpected. Without a doubt, Namibia can be described with such superlatives as ‘surreal’, ‘awe-inspiring’, ‘stunning’ and ‘out of this world.’ Photos to inspire you to visit Namibia Post last updated on December 2020 Have you ever asked yourself ‘Is Namibia worth visiting?’, I would say have a look at photos of N ..read more

Villajoyosa is a colourful Mediterranean seaside town on the Costa Blanca (the white coast) in Spain. Locally known as Vila Joiosa (meaning ‘the joyful city’) or just La Vila, it’s located 32 km north of Alicante and just a few kilometres away from the popular resort town of Benidorm. A visit to Villajoyosa is really worthwhile, even if it’s only to experience how different the atmosphere is compared to the buzzing tourist town of Benidorm. Villajoyosa currently has around 34 000 inhabitants and is a working class town with mainly Spanish residents. It’s a traditional fishing village with a ..read more

Traditional South African foods Last updated: August 2020 Stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, dramatic mountain ranges and attractive beaches make South Africa a very inviting holiday destination. The country is also a melting pot of a great diversity of cultures which is why it’s fondly nicknamed ‘The Rainbow Nation’, and it’s this cultural diversity which has had a very strong influence on South African food over the centuries. This in turn has given traditional South African dishes very unique and interesting flavours. All in all, I can say that South Africa has amazing cuisine with alm ..read more

  For us, camping is a great way to explore the outdoors and to discover the sense of nature. Whenever we have a chance, we will pack our tent and camping gear and head off on our next camping adventure. Whenever we cannot go camping, we read through our favourite camping quotes to get inspiration for our next journey. You see them everywhere, but sometimes we just want to read these funny camping quotes that take us back to why we do it. There are various ways of camping; with an RV or camper van, with a caravan, glamping, or just in a basic tent. There are also various places to camp ..read more