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• Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Park: Game Or Self-Drive?

  

  Hluhuwe-Umfolozi Game Park in KwaZulu Natal is accessible both by a game drive or a self drive. So which is better? Assuming you are there to see animals,... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL

• What I REALLY Learned at TBEX Europe

  

  I attended TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) Europe in Girona Spain a couple of weeks ago. It was my second TBEX that I attended, the first one being in Copenhagen,... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Northern Territory: A Photojourney to Australia’s Outback

  

  Darwin is in the enviable position of being surrounded by beaches. One is so famous that it inspired the beautiful Mindl Beach Sunset Market held on Thursday an... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• A Hay Bath in Alpe Di Siusi

  

  Some people like bubble baths, some like to read in the bath, some like rose petals. Me? I’ll try a hay bath! Hay bath attendant preparing my bath after wrappin... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Eat Like a Local in Barcelona

  

  Eating like a local in Barcelona = eating delicious flavourful food that's in season, while not gaining any weight! Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• It’s a Plane…No Wait, It’s an Oceanic Shark

  

  One of the attractions of diving in South Africa for me was the opportunity to dive with Oceanic sharks. From below these remarkable creatures remind me of an... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Adventure Travel in Mallorca

  

  I’ll admit it; I wasn’t that excited to go to Mallorca. In my opinion, Mallorca is to Germany what Cancun is to Canadians – a place you go to sit on the beach... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Breakfast with the Warthogs at Hluhluwe Game Reserve

  

  Stop for breakfast at the Hluhluwe Game Reserve near St. Lucia in S. Africa and you’re virtually guaranteed to have some interesting dining companions. Mine... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• My Favorite Oktoberfest Song: Fliegerlied (Learn the Dance Moves)

  Each year there is a new hit Oktoberfest song. It’s usually a German dance song that has been adapted for Oktoberfest. But there’s always the oldies but goodies. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• InterRail: Win a Free Copy

  

  I’m pleased to be offering Monkey and Mountains readers the chance to win 1 of 3 copies of one of the hottest new travel books around: InterRail by Alessandro... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Alpe Di Siusi (Seiser Alm): A Photojourney

  

  Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German) is in the heart of the Dolomites in Italy, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Needless to say the scenery is... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Kayaking with Crocs in Katherine Gorge

  

  “Don’t worry, they’re only fresh water crocs so they won’t eat you like the salties will,” reassured my guide moments before I was to jump into a kayak. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• My Perfect Day in Hlane Royal Park, Swaziland

  

  I had an almost perfect day in Hlane Royal Park – I saw elephants hanging out at a local watering hole, observed lions for the first time and the only wild lion... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Beaches on the Island of Aix

  

  The Island of Aix is just a 20 minute boat ride from mainland France but worlds apart. At just 3 km long and 600m wide, Aix is best explored by bike or on foot. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Coffee Facts: According to Italy’s 1st Coffee Sommelier

  

  Fascinating coffee facts, like what cat poop and the world's most expensive coffee have in common. From Valentin Hofer, Italy's 1st Coffee Sommelier. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Sundials of Gualba

  

  Gualba is small town of 1200 residents sits at the foot of Montseny in Catalonia, Spain. And it has a rather unique claim to fame – it’s famous for its sundials... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Summer Adventures in the Nassfeld, Austria

  

  The Nassfeld is a popular ski resort in Austria, but it offers action packed adventures all year long. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• My Wild South African and Swaziland Adventures

  

  My recent African adventure was wild! Just as I had hoped it would be. No this did not involve drunken nights (well not too many) but it did involve getting... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Crocosaurus Cove: Swim with Crocs

  

  I’ve cage dived with crocs in the Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove and lived to tell about it, but the less adventurous can also swim with the crocs. Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Magnetic Termite Mounds: My Favorite Piece of Architecture in the Northern...

  

  The Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield National Park are my favorite piece of architecture in all of the Northern Territory. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL