Author: The Travelling Sloth
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Ultimate Jaguar Experience? Staying on a Flotel in the heart of Pantanal, Brazil
While planning a trip to the Pantanal, I was admittedly a little overwhelmed with the different options available – Flotels, Pousadas, staying on land or on the river… trying to see what made sense for a Pantanal jaguar safari. After lots of research and quote gathering, we ended up doing this trip through Pantanal Safari…
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A Foodie’s Guide to the Flavours of South Korea: Dishes to try while visiting
I’d already eaten Korean food before travelling to South Korea… Obviously, eating that same cuisine in the country was a different experience. I was really hyped up for the cuisine. However, because of my dietary requirement (no pork products), eating in South Korea was actually a bit of a challenge. You can definitely find plenty…
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Guide to the Home of the Leopards: South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
If you’re planning a wildlife trip to Zambia, South Luangwa National Park (SLNP) is probably on your list. It’s the country’s most popular wildlife destination. South Luangwa National Park is actually known for two things: the birthplace of walking safaris and its healthy population of leopards. My husband and I spent 2.5 days exploring South…
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Hanbok Experience in Seoul – Is it worth adding to your itinerary?
I wasn’t sure I needed to do a hanbok experience in Seoul, South Korea. I had seen the photos – colourful traditional dresses, hanoks/palaces in the background. It looked fun but also felt like one of those touristic activities you do because you’re suppose to do whilst in Seoul. Disclosure: I paid for this experience…
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Renting a Car in Jeju, South Korea: Everything You Need to Know Before You Drive
I’ve just returned from 5 days travelling around Jeju Island in South Korea and my main advice for anyone going is: rent a car… Jeju is surprisingly large and the places you’d want to visit are scattered all over the island. Having your own car means exploring at your own pace, stop at different viewpoints…
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Experiencing Canaima National Park, Venezuela with Waku Lodge: An Honest Review
Planning a trip to see the world’s tallest waterfall – Angel Falls in Venezuela isn’t exactly straightforward… You can’t just rock up at Canaima and uber your way to the falls. Whilst an independent trip isn’t possible, there are plenty of operators and lodges that can organise a trip for you. If you’re reading this…
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Sleeping Under the Stars in Botswana: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Sleep Out
It’s hard to describe what it feels like to sleep directly beneath the stars on Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. We slept in swags with no tent around us, surrounded by nothing but the night sky, silence and an almost complete lack of light pollution. Sleeping out on Ntwetwe Pan (part of Botswana’s vast Makgadikgadi Pans…
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Queen Elizabeth National Park Guide (Uganda): Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting
If you’re planning a safari in Uganda, I bet that Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) will almost certainly appear on your itinerary. It’s Uganda’s most visited national park, and for good reason. Between the classic game drives, the famous Kazinga Channel and the chance to spot tree climbing lions, it offers one of the most…