Langkawi is just a mere 30km from its mainland Malaysia.  It is an archipelago in the Andaman Sea made up of 99 islands, there are 5 extra islands which can only be seen when the tide is low. Filled with pristine sandy beaches the beauty of Langkawi makes it one of the best places to visit in South East Asia.  As the world starts opening up again it is time to start a little planning. Here is a guideline on how you can travel to Langkawi on a budget. Flights into Langkawi From South Africa, I flew to Dubai on Emirates then a connecting flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Malaysian Ai ..read more

It has been long since I have done any kind of road tripping, until recently when I went to Ponto Do Ouro in Mozambique. I had always wanted to visit Mozambique for the longest time, it always seemed difficult to coordinate transport. After a lot of searching online, one of my friends finally found a travel agency called Roadtrippers Travel. What’s great about Roadtrippers Travel is that you have the option to pay for your trip in instalments. Their tours are mostly in places around Southern Africa, with international trips to Thailand, Bali and Brazil. After paying for our trip over two month ..read more

A large city like Johannesburg can be daunting to explore. Where to start, how much to spend and so on, and that’s where I come in.  I love wandering around  Johannesburg and I always come across new and fun places, here are a few touristy things to do in this dynamic city. 1.   Visit the Constitution Hill and Constitutional Court of South Africa.  Situated at No 1 Hospital St, Constitution Hill in Braamfontein – Various Entrance fees the cheapest tour costs R40 2.   Go to the Apartheid Museum  The museum showcases the rise and fall of Apartheid in South Africa, it is open daily and Admission ..read more

One of the best ways to save money when travelling is to choose the cheapest countries where you can get more out of your money. But what happens when you go to some other countries like Singapore which are very expensive, you need to come up with ways to stay on budget. How to find ways to stay on budget Have a set itinerary It is okay to be spontaneous, planning all the places you want to visit gives you the chance to know exactly how much you will spend. Use public transport Instead of using taxi’s, use the local buses or metro also if any of the local attractions are within walking distanc ..read more

By definition a bucket list is a list of goals you want to achieve in your lifetime. Here is a list of countries that I would like to visit for my travel bucket list.  I created this list in 2016, and I must say it has helped me to plan my travel more efficiently. Eswatini (Swaziland) Visit Mantenga Cultural Village (100 rands) ✓ Shop for Handmade  at Swazi Candles  ✓ At Mantenga Cultural Village   Hong Kong Ride The Star Ferry (Cost HK$2.50) ✓ Take a ride on the Hong Kong Tram (Cost HK$2.60)  ✓ Watch the Symphony of Lights on Victoria Harbour (Free)  ✓ On Hong Kong Island  The Star Ferry has ..read more

Macau is well known for having some of the world’s best casinos.  It is also,  together with Hong Kong a Special Administration Region of China.  Basically, it has its own immigration points and currency.  If you are counting countries like me it is worth taking a day trip from Hong Kong and adding to that list of countries. How to Get to Macau from Hong Kong  There are two main ferries which can be taken to Macau, the Turbo Jet and Cotai Water Jet. These can be taken from the China Ferry Terminal on Kowloon Island or Hong Macau Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island.  In Macau, the terminals are ..read more

Soweto (South West Townships) is a large group of townships in the South of Johannesburg.  Popular townships such as Diepkloof and Orlando are part of this vibrant community that has been around since the 1930s.  Soweto was once home to two Nobel peace prize winners who both lived on the famous Vilakazi Street.   To learn about some of South Africa’s history visiting Soweto is definitely a must. Recently I had the opportunity to tour Soweto with MoAfrika Tours.  I had to make my to the Hilton Hotel were I met Tsholo the tour guide and joined the rest of the group that were going to be on the T ..read more

Day trip to Ko Phi Phi Islands Ko Phi Phi Islands is a group of famous idyllic islands in Phuket, Thailand. To get there you need to make a booking through one of the many Travel agents you will see along the streets of Phuket. Some hotels such as Kata Sea Breeze Resorts can also assist you with bookings. Obviously you need to be careful when booking the trip, some people say that they have been scammed, when paying for the trip. The Agent will give you instructions about what time you need to be at your Hotel/Hostel Reception and also give you her/his contact number in case there are delays ..read more

Day trip to Ko Phi Phi Islands Ko Phi Phi Islands is a group of famous idyllic islands in Phuket, Thailand. To get there you need to make a booking through one of the many Travel agents you will see along the streets of Phuket. Some hotels such as Kata Sea Breeze Resorts can also assist you with bookings. Obviously you need to be careful when booking the trip, some people say that they have been scammed, when paying for the trip. The Agent will give you instructions about what time you need to be at your Hotel/Hostel Reception and also give you her/his contact number in case there are delays ..read more

It has been long since I have done any kind of road tripping, until recently when I went to Ponto Do Ouro in Mozambique. I had always wanted to visit Mozambique for the longest time, it always seemed difficult to coordinate transport. After a lot of searching online, one of my friends finally found a travel agency called Roadtrippers Travel. What’s great about Roadtrippers Travel is that you have the option to pay for your trip in instalments. Their tours are mostly in places around Southern Africa, with international trips to Thailand, Bali and Brazil. After paying for our trip over two month ..read more