Category: Planning Guides
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How to Get to Puerto Rio Tranquilo, Chile: The Complete Guide
Planning a trip along the Carretera Austral and wondering how to get to Puerto Rio Tranquilo? the gateway to Chile’s iconic Marble Caves… If you’ve already tried researching how to reach this tiny lakeside town, you’ve probably realised that getting to Puerto Rio Tranquilo is not straightforward at all. Information online is scarce, schedules constantly…
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How to Visit the Pantanal (Mato Grosso): Jaguars, Wildlife & Best Time to Go
I’ll admit – I hadn’t really heard about the Pantanal until a couple of years ago when my husband shared what was on his bucket list. Obviously, curious, I ended up finding more about it and followed some amazingly talented photographers. Really pushed me to want to see it for myself. While it still feels…
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The Best Campsites in Namibia: Photos & Honest Reviews
Maybe we’re biased, but the best way to experience Namibia (and Southern Africa in general) is by camping. Forget generic hotel rooms. Out here, the real magic happens in nature. The weather is perfect for it (though nights can get chilly), and nothing beats falling asleep under skies so clear you can see the Milky…
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Overlanding Mozambique: Complete Road Trip Guide & Itinerary
Mozambique isn’t usually the first place people think of when planning an overland trip through Africa… but I reckon should be on the list, at least! If you’re dreaming of an adventurous road trip off well maintained tarred roads, overlanding through Mozambique might just be the place for you. We were so pleasantly surprised by…
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Exploring Lesotho: An Overland Travel Guide
Winding dirt roads, cold nights, and mountain passes that make your stomach flip… overlanding Lesotho is wild in all the right ways! We crossed into the country at Van Rooyens Gate and zigzagged across dramatic landscapes, overnighting in Malealea, Ramabanta, and Katse Dam before tackling the legendary Sani Pass just ahead of a cold front….
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Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHEX) in Kibale National Park, Uganda
I am assuming you have landed here because you want to have an once-in-a-lifetime animal encounter or maybe curious about Chimpanzee Habituation. Have you ever watched Chimp Empire on Netflix and wondered what it would be like to experience that for yourself? Did you know it was filmed in Kibale National Park, Uganda? It’s also…
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Solo Female Backpacking Guide to Uzbekistan: A 10 Day Itinerary
Uzbekistan – the Heart of the Silk Road. With magical cities like Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva, I think it should be the next country you explore. You might’ve heard of The Golden Journey to Samarkand. It’s quite a famous poem about the ancient city. By travelling here, you create some amazing travel memories through its…
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South Africa: The Budget Friendly Planning Guide
South Africa is an amazing place. It’s full of diverse landscapes, amazing beaches, national parks, mountains and delicious food. Prior to visiting South Africa, one of the assumptions I had was that safaris were expensive. I also hadn’t realized how different the landscapes were going to be. However, planning this trip with my partner (who…