Africa can be a little more of a challenge to backpack than Europe, Asia and the Americas due to the lack of established transport, but that’s part of the adventure. After enjoying the sights, sounds and facilities in South Africa, take a detour to Mozambique – a complete tropical African adventure with a Portuguese flare. There are frequent buses into Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, from  Johannesburg and Ne ...

If organised tours are too generic, solo backpacking too lonely and a holiday too fleeting, you could volunteer abroad in Africa for a unique, up close way to experience the diversity and beauty that draws so many people to its countries. But where to go? And what to do? To help you decide, Original Volunteers has recommended five unforgettable places that offer a variety of volunteering opportunities. Keny ...

I have so many memories from my trek across the Sinai desert in Egypt. Like learning to tie a Keffiyeh headscarf from an eight year old. Or watching my Bedouin tribesman guide flip flat bread over the fire with his bare fingers. Or seeing the first rays of sun turning the top of Mount Sinai pink. But for some reason, my most vivid memory is of me, sitting on top of a camel, desperately needing the loo. On o ...

The countries of East Africa are home to some of the most diverse geography and plant and animal life in the entire continent.  The geography is stunning and somewhat extreme, including the tallest mountains on the continent, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya; Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world; and the second deepest lake on earth, Lake Tanganyika. Cheap air flights are availabl ...

As an experienced sailor, you are probably looking to have some adventure sailing on your boat. You have all the necessary certifications and have been sailing for years but you don't know about the most interesting places on Earth where you can sail? Not to worry, professional sailors around the world recommend a few places over and over again and promise that there are lot of adventures to be had at these ...

In the Onam season, tranquil backwaters of Kerala will spring to life with a series of sparkling snake boat races organized across the state. A unique icon of Kerala, snake boats are over 100 feet long traditional canoes with the rear end elevated to a height of 20 ft and a pointed front portion, resembling the shape of a snake. In olden times, each river side village had its own snake boat and the villager ...

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="549"] Source: Wannadive.net[/caption] It is well known that Africa offers some of the best Dive sites in the world. With the summer months fast approaching us, why not make the most of the hot sun and go diving this summer. Diving is something which is out of the ordinary and is guaranteed to bring adventure to the hearts of many. Holidays to Africa can be booked to ...

The most interesting part of visiting South Africa is definitely learning more about the country’s history. Johannesburg is not the most attractive city but let me tell you that it’s comparable to visiting a museum. It's safe to say that most of us are aware of the apartheid, at a minimum. We know that there was segregation between the white and the black population. And until Nelson Mandela came to power i ...

Even if you're not a wine junkie, you most probably know that South Africa is one of the top new world wine producer. If you didn't, well now you know! South Africa was introduced to wine when the Dutch arrived in South Africa. The first vineyard was introduced in Constantia which is the closest vineyard to Cape Town, perfect for a one day trip if you're tight on time. Otherwise, you can visit Stellenbosch ...

Finding truly thrilling activities to do while backpacking is not always easy, especially while you’re on the tourist trail and everybody is doing the same thing. If you feel the need to strike out and try something exciting, and even a bit dangerous, then here are a few ideas for you! Devil’s Pool, Zambia Perched at the top of Victoria Falls in Zambia, the appropriately named Devil’s Pool is becoming a fav ...