Where to begin with Bulungula? I guess it all started when I was reading the lonely planet book to plan my backpacking trip to South Africa. I came across Bulungula without paying too much attention to it. It was only when I was reading the lonely planet forum for ideas that I noticed travelers emphasizing on making a stop in Bulungula. I knew from the beginning that I wanted to spend some time on the Wild ...

When planning our trip to South Africa, it seemed obvious that renting a car would be the best option in discovering this country. Loads of people recommended it, so why not have the luxury of visiting a new country in a rental car? And so, that's exactly what we did. We booked the best small car on expedia.ca for about CDN$750 for 18 days with unlimited kilometers. Great deal we thought! Once we were ready ...

Most tourists who travel to South Africa spend their time in and around Cape Town. And with good reason! Cape Town for me is a mix of Rio de Janeiro and Monaco. It resembles Rio because it has a mountain in the city and it's surrounded by beaches and it also has a touch of Monaco in the Clifton and Camps Bay area. The city offers a variety of activities such as enjoying the spectacular views from the top of ...

  I know it's my first post of the trip and I'm already halfway into it but it only means that I'm having a good time! So what are my thoughts on South Africa? Where should I begin... The trip began with two flights totalling 18 hours. After finally arriving in Johanesburg, we hopped in a taxi so we could get to our friend's house. And of course, the taxi driver was one week on the job, got lost and ch ...

It's that time of the year where most people are looking for cheap flights to Thailand to escape the end of winter. Although an escapade to Thailand sounds tempting to everyone, reality is that most people will be stuck at home in the snow. So why not make the best of it and enjoy festivals in the city? I recently visited the Snow Village in Montreal on a nice sunny day and was very happy to learn that we h ...

When love is in the air and the bells are ringing, some are willing to pay a hefty price for a perfect honeymoon destination. Whether they can afford it or not, some will spend up to a few thousand dollars per night on their honeymoon. But not everyone is willing to pay that much. There are affordable options out there that can offer a romantic getaway without breaking the bank account! While some Europeans ...

Departure time for South Africa has finally arrived. I can't believe it! The last few months have been so hectic that I didn't have time to be excited about this trip. But I must admit that today, March 3rd, I am happy to be leaving for the airport and to be sitting on a plane in just a few hours. South Africa, oh boy am I ready for you! Am I ready for this trip? I guess my answer would be yes and no. Yes b ...

While most people look for cheap holidays, I gravitate towards the most expensive ones for some reason. It's not intentional because I prefer roughing out my trip rather staying in luxurious hotels. But that doesn't mean that the dollar signs won't add up at the end of the trip. Here are some examples on how to turn your backpacking trip in an expensive one: [caption id="attachment_6130" align="aligncenter" ...

Say flamenco, paella and ceviche and everyone will scream out Spain! Almost everyone can agree that Spain is a country full of culture. But as you travel south to the beach area, you'll probably meet more British than Spaniards. Benidorm is one of the most popular beach resorts along the Spanish coast, along with other renowned places such as Marbella, Malaga and Torremolinos. There is certainly a reason fl ...

Like most people you may have dreamt of travelling the world but somewhere along the way life simply caught up, perhaps your career took priority or a flourishing love kept you grounded. The dream of travelling the world just didn’t materialise and while you may not regret your decision the dream is still quietly burning inside, what if? Should I have? Can I still do it? The answer to the last question is a ...