Seven Super Travel Photos
Hostel Bookers is running a game of photo tag and were kind enough to include us in their inaugural post. I love going back through photographs that I haven’t looked at recently. Each one tells a story and reminds me of a precious moment in time.
Are You Up For the Big Challenge in 2012?
In 2008 we took a big challenge and road our bicycles from Cairo to Cape Town. It cost us a lot of money and we didn’t know how things would turn out after our 4 months in Africa. All we knew was that we needed to change our lives, so we took a chance and [...]
Picture Perfect Portraits: Children of the World
Picture perfect portraits tell so much about the subject. When we travel, we meet so many sweet and curious children around the world that absolutely love having their photos taken.
Zulu Memories: Losing Myself (and Finding Hope)
Our journey to Simunye Zulu Lodge, located deep in the heart of KwaZulu Natal, began at a trading post, At 6pm we met with our guides at the main gate of the Zulu village, where we were greeted by the Chief
Top Adventure Destinations Part 2
Today we are on our way to the Adventure Travel World Summit in Chiapas Mexico and we thought it would be a good idea to stick with the adventure theme and share Part two of our Top 5 countries for adventure around the world. There was no way we could narrow our favourite destinations down [...]
Top Adventure Destinations In the World – Part 1
Last week on CTV we talked about our top adventure destinations in the world. While all countries offer adventure of some kind, there are a few that we have been to that seem to cater to the true adventurous spirit.
Best Beach on the Block: 7 Sandy Cities
The world’s best beach cities offer holidaymakers the perfect combination of urban buzz and seaside relaxation. After a day on an amazing beach, travellers can simply walk across the seafront and be back in the heart of a bustling ci
Magnificent Mountains
What is it about mountains? Why are we so obsessed with those great, foreboding hunks of rock? They’re challenging, dangerous and so far removed from the warm sanctuary of our living rooms they may as well be on another planet. Perhaps it’s the surge of triumph that arrives as you stumble those final few steps to a misty summit; perhaps it’s the exhilarating joy that comes with hurtling down a powdery white slope on skis; perhaps it’s those eye-watering views observed from epic heights.
Victoria Falls, Zambia; Snapshot Sunday
The Smoke that Thunders is a suitable name for this impressive waterfall. You can hear the roar from afar and feel the power when you are up close. Located in Livingstone, Zambia on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls is one of the top sites to see in all of Africa. The worlds largest waterfall by sheer volume, it dwarfs our beloved Niagara Falls here in Canada.
12 greatest places to visit in Africa, Part 2
This is the second installment of two guest posts Jade Scully about the 12 greatest places to visit in Africa. Check out Part 1 of The 12 Greatest Places in Africa after you are finished here!The African continent enjoys a vast and ever-changing landscape from lusciously fertile jungles through to the hot, arid desert. If you are visiting anywhere in Africa or better yet traveling through, there are some breath-taking places you won’t want to miss out on. Below are the last six great places to visit in Africa.
12 Greatest Places to Visit in Africa, Part 1
The African continent enjoys a vast and ever-changing landscape from lusciously fertile jungles through to the hot, arid desert. If you are visiting anywhere in Africa or better yet traveling through, there are some breath-taking places you won’t want to miss out on. Below are the first 6 great places to visit in Africa.
Cape Point, South Africa ; Snapshot Sunday
Cape Point, South Africa was once believed to be the southern most point on the African continent. It is in fact Cape Agulhas which is 150km to the south west, but for us Cape Point served as our “Finish Line” for our cycle adventure through Africa. We cycled from top to bottom and though the race ended in Capetown we couldn’t leave before making it to the actual tip of the continent.
Sunset at Chobe National Park, Botswana: Snapshot Sunday
We were lucky enough to ride right through Chobe on our 2008 Tour D’Afrique. After a hard day of riding we got in early enough to enjoy a river safari in the park. We were treated to sightings of Elephants, Hippos, Alligators etc. But it was at sunset at Chobe National Park that brought out the true beauty of this magnificent landscape. So transport yourself to Africa this Sunday and imagine the smells, the warmth and the solitude of being the only one enjoying this beautiful sunset.
Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa: Snapshot Sunday
Capetown is a beautiful city, but we didn’t see it right away. When we arrived to Capetown, which was the finish line for our cycling race across Africa, we couldn’t see a thing.
Top 5 Adventures in Victoria Falls Zambia
Victoria Falls is definitely Africa’s Adventure Capital. If you like adventure, you are going to love a visit to Vic Falls in Zambia. We spent 3 days at the falls and we filled it with not stop thrills from start to finish.
The Trail of Hope: A Motorcycle Journey Helping Children
Today’s post comes from activist Tendai Sean Joe founder of the Trail of Hope Foundation. In the coming months, Tendai is planning a motorcycle tour Starting in South Africa and ending in Europe where he will be raising awareness about the plight of children around the world. Last year, Dave and I cycled from Cairo to Cape Town where we rode for Plan Canada; another charity that focuses on helping children live a better life. We are happy to be able to help spread the word about this enormous undertaking and to let people know about the great work that is being done by an inspiring human being.
World Wildlife Wednesday: Simon’s Town South Africa
If you are anything like us, we are suckers for Penguins. They are simply the cutest little things and we can watch them for hours waddle and swim. The Simon’s Town Penguins are known as the African Penguin or the Jackass Penguin on account of the braying sound that they make. Numbers are slowly coming back thanks to conservation efforts
Wildlife Wednesday; Chobe National Park Botswana
If there is one place in the world where you are guaranteed to see elephants it would be Chobe National Park. Home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. I have read different sources claiming anywhere from 50,000 to 120,000 elephants inhabit Chobe National Park. Whatever the actual population may be, you will see them everywhere.
Giving Back, Support Local Art and Help Communities Thrive
Ngwenya Glass is a great example of how one can help people in poor countries learn a new skill and contribute to poverty alleviation whilst embedding in them a greater awareness of the environment. I’ve visited many eco community projects around the world but the Ngwenya Glass story is one that I found particularly inspiring, probably because I’m a big fan of projects that stimulate and promote local arts and crafts. I have yet to make the trip to the factory in Swaziland though it remains at the top of my list of things to do on my next trip to South Africa. I can’t wait!
Favorite Food From Traveling the World, So Far
One of the best things about traveling is food. Dave and I seem to plan our days around our meals. We wake up in the morning and while we are eating our breakfast, we discuss what we are going to have and where we are going to go for dinner. We love food. Food makes us happy. And when we discover new and delicious food, well, we are in heaven.
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