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Malibu – Paradise For The Rich And Famous

Malibu, California is known as the paradise playground for the rich and famous, but it is also a location that is now attracting visitors from both North America and continents across the seas. Many of these holiday-makers are looking for a luxury Malibu vacation rental that is somewhat exclusive and ‘away from it all’, but less than […]

Airlines Going Green – Are Eco-Friendly Airlines possible?

When we travel, we’ve always tried to ‘keep our feet on the ground as much as possible.” That means we choose land transportation as a preference over taking airline flights.   But this isn’t always possible. Especially when you move between continents, and over vast seas. We have many reasons for choosing to travel by land. […]

The Perfect Venue in Istanbul Turkey

Gazing out over the Bosphorus, I view the moonlit bridge as it is illuminated in the early morning night sky, and am pleased that once again we are here in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey I love Istanbul I love the cosmopolitan mix, and their style and charm always entice me to return here. Turkish interior design and their artistic […]

Travel Troubled Times In Tanzania – How It All Ended

“The room is pitch black as I wake to the sounds of my son violently throws up in his sleep at 2:00 a.m. We are in the middle of a power blackout, in the middle of the night, in the middle of the suburbs of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, Africa. It’s two hours before […]

Travel Troubled Times In Tanzania – How It All Started

I’m in love with Africa. I have been from the first day I stepped foot on this massive continent made up of some 54 countries of which I’ve so far only visited a few of those countries. But Africa can be a tough continent and can be even tougher when you are a white-skinned, single Mum. Somebody recently […]

Sun, Sand and Sea on the Coast of Dar Es Salaam Tanzania

We’ve just finished five – yes, five – glorious weeks on the island of Zanzibar.   As much as Zanzibar is an awesome place to visit, the time has come to experience more of mainland Africa for us, and so without doing too much research, we decided that the easiest thing to do was to […]

Wake Up To The Aroma Of Coffee – Sleeping In A Coffee House

The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans wafts through the air as I wake to look out over the rooftops of Stone Town, Zanzibar. We’ve slept in many weird and wonderful places in our travels, but this is the first time we’ve slept IN a Coffee House! One thing I am personally finding as we […]

Sleeping In A Palace In Stone Town Zanzibar

Have you ever dreamed of staying in a palace, and living it up in a mix of old Arabic, African and Colonial style? Here in Zanzibar, several palaces still exist, but they have now been converted into charming hotels, adorned with antiques and collectibles from all over the world. Zanzibar is also known as Spice […]

Top Ten Tips To Find The Perfect Resort In Zanzibar

If you are planning a trip to Africa, why not stop in for a few days to the islands of Zanzibar? When we flew here on Qatar Airways, half of the passengers stayed on board the airplane and flew onto Kilimanjaro, whilst the other half disembarked with us for time on this island paradise. Some […]

Is It Safe To Drive On Zanzibar Island? – Hiring A 4WD

I’m a single Mum. A go-getter who never quits. An EXPLORER, who YES, loves to Explore! So what better way to explore Zanzibar than with a 4WD that gives us the freedom to go where we want to, whenever we want to, and with whatever we want to carry. I’ve driven in Africa before, and […]

Stunning Swahili Style Stay On Spice Island

Lavish luxury awaits us as we make our way toward the Essque Zalu Zanzibar Resort located on the most northern point of the island of Unguja – also known as Zanzibar. As we drive towards the Indian Ocean, the giant ‘Matuki’ palm tree roofing of the Essque Zalu Zanzibar Resort and Spa Grand Hall blocks the sky. […]

The Attraction of Costa Rican Homes for Sale – Family Friendly Lifestyle

This is a Sponsored Post Many families are seeking a lifestyle free of the encumbrances of 21st Century living in the United States, but that doesn’t mean doing without all the amenities we have become so accustomed to. It simply means that many parents realize the importance of living a life more conducive to a […]