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Are you considering hiring a car for your upcoming trip, but you’re unsure if it’s financially a good idea? Well, it’s a legitimate fear to have since there are many car hire traps that lead to unexpected and unwanted charges. Luckily for you, you clicked on the right article as we’re about to share our…

FlySafair has introduced yet another exciting route on their already impressive flight network, this time connecting Cape Town and Windhoek.  Bookings are already open on Travelstart’s website and travel app for travel from 22 October 2024, with flights operating twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. FlySafair started the year off with a bang by announcing that…

Despite being the second-largest country in the world, Canada is often overlooked as a tourist destination in favour of its southern neighbour, the United States. Although Canada is both younger as a country and smaller in population, that does not mean that it is any less rich in culture, activities, and things to see or…

One of the most impactful parts of our South of France trip was when we visited Camp des Milles, just outside of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Camp des Milles was a French internment and deportation camp during WWII. It’s the largest camp in France that is still in tact and open to the public. My husband,…

Pompeii is one of the most well-known archaeological sites in Italy, and a popular attraction for visitors. We’ve visited Pompeii a number of times over the years, (Laurence first visited in 1995) and in this guide we’re going to share everything you need to know to plan your own visit to Pompeii. There’s a lot…

Sharing is caring! Having worked, stayed, and played in the Bay Of Islands for nearly 7 months I have put together my top picks while visiting the true north of New Zealand. I have also rated each in pricing and have included something for everyone’s budget. So here’s my inside guide on how to eat…

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After an amazing day exploring the Ilulissat Icefjord yesterday and a good night’s sleep, we arrived in Itilleq. Itilleq is a very small community within the Qeqqata region of Greenland. It’s on its own little island, just shy of mainland Greenland and near the Arctic Circle border. Itilleq is small, just in case you wondered.…

On our recent trip to New Zealand we visited a place we had wanted to for years, beautiful Hanmer Springs. Hanmer Springs is an charming alpine village located only 1 hour and 45 minutes from Christchurch. It was the second last stop of our two week trip, and was without a doubt a highlight! Our……

I’m not affiliated with Bluewater Express and I have not traveled to the Gili Islands on any other fast boat carrier, so I do not have any comparisons. This guide is strictly based on my personal experience with the service they provided and the research I did to find them online. After reading many reviews…