Cycling Africa – Rough Roads to Southern Skies
Like all decisions of great consequence my plan to cycle around the world was made in a pub, beer in one hand, mini-atlas in the other. I was working as an emergency doctor in central London and struggled with the question of whether it was brave or stupid and ungrateful to say goodbye to it all, to my friends, to my family, to my country and to the job that I loved.
Travel Inspiration -Travel is medicine for the soul
Africa changed my life. I started travelling in 2010, when at aged 23, I explored Asia backpacking around the continent. Just weeks later, I booked my next adventure; 6 weeks over-landing through 7 countries in Africa
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 [...]
Travel Inspiration: The Yoga Retreat That Made Me Ditch My Day Job
As a busy urbanite, you don’t always realise the stress your body is under. I had been in a job I had disliked for a while. I was sick at least once a month so I felt I owed myself a holiday.
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 [...]
5 Awesome Thrill Seeking Things To Do Around The World
Anthony of the Travel Tart writes about five thrill seeking activities that he enjoyed on his travels around the world. He writes about offeat and weird aspects of travel, but also the odd Adventure Travel activity here and there too.
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.
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.
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.
Strange Sites Cycling Africa
We saw some crazy things when we were in Africa. What do you expect when you are cycling through some of the most remote regions on the planet. Here is a list of what we found to be some of the most surreal, strange and odd sites in Africa.
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
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.
Wine, Cheese and Seafood and Sights in Cape Town, South Africa
When we arrived in Cape Town last Saturday, it was cold and rainy. It stayed that way for 4 days, but suddenly, the mist dispersed and Table Mountain was revealed. I had read and heard that Cape Town is the most beautiful city in the world and now I see why. It really is stunning.
We Cycled the Continent of Africa.
120 Days and it is over, just like that. How do you sum up the most challenging experience of your life on one short blog? Well, let’s try….
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