Walking South Africa is hungry work and if you’re planning on walking around the Stellenbosch then you’ll find that your stomach won’t stop rumbling from all the delicious food on offer. The Stellenbosch isn’t just the wine capital of South Africa, but also a gastro-lover’s paradise offering fresh local produce and gourmet restaurants. Here are [...]

As with any visit to a country abroad, when planning to visit the Kingdom of Bhutan it is important to consider the best time of the year to go. This varies greatly between individuals and, depending on what sort of traveller you are, the weather may be your priority, or on the other hand you [...]

Attending an Internet Marketing seminar can mean many things; firstly it is a day away from the office and out of the firing line of your clients. Secondly, it means taking in a lot of information in a short space of time; and thirdly, in many cases it means a day of having every decision [...]

To some, spending a few months working their hearts out on gap year projects before knuckling down to university, can actually be the catalyst for a whole direction in their lives. Once they’ve tasted the freedom and excitement of working long but rewarding hours in the great outdoors in an exotic foreign country, past dreams [...]

We all know the most common communications strategies that are used in our everyday life: telephones, mobile telephones, pagers, walkie-talkies, CB radios and many others that we simply couldn’t imagine doing without. But there are literally millions of different ways, both verbal and not verbal, that humans and other living creatures communicate with each other. [...]

Spending much more time on the road than the average driver, it is arguably not surprising that a courier might have to put in the odd insurance claim here and there. However the amount of driving they do also gives them a great deal of scope for some of the most interesting and amusing insurance [...]

There are many wonderful places to visit in South Africa. But whilst most tourists head to Cape Town and Johannesburg, there is another gem that should find its way onto your itinerary: Pietermaritzburg.
Pietermaritzburg is the second-biggest city and the capital of KwaZulu-Natal province, and is often referred to as Maritzburg or PMB. It is located [...]

The World Cup brought South Africa to the forefront of the world’s attention, providing a great chance to remember the incredible history of the country’s fight against apartheid.
The football may now be over, but if you head to South Africa one opportunity you should not pass up is the chance to visit some of the main [...]

South Africa’s temperate climate makes it an ideal holiday destination for an energetic break involving walking, hiking or cycling. Any of these activities will enable you to approach your itinerary with a different view, and you will be able to see and experience things that you may otherwise not have been able to. Whilst walking [...]

The Annapurna circuit takes you to the foot of one of the 14 highest peaks in the world – Mount Annapurna – and on April 26th 2010 one young woman made history by becoming the first female climber ever to conquer all 14 of those peaks, saving Mount Annapurna, the highest point of the Annapurna [...]

Whilst walking South Africa’s wonderful paths and trails, you will see all manner of wildlife, from the smallest of blue crane birds to the largest of elephants. Seeing these animals in their natural habitat will take your breath away; however if you’re looking for a real animal encounter, there are ways to get just a [...]

Cape Town is often lauded as being South Africa’s premier city destination but, although it is undeniably beautiful and an exciting and cosmopolitan place to visit, it is not the only jewel in South Africa’s crown. Durban, in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, is a beautiful sub-tropical city with just as much personality as her [...]

South Africa is one of the most magnificent landscapes in the world to explore from the air. Imagine the undulating savannah landscapes miles below you, as you take to the air and watch migrating wildebeest and pink flamingos below you. Whether you’re looking for a romantic breakfast over the Western Cape or an adrenalin-packed flight [...]

For many, a trip round the golf course is the best way they know to let go of the week’s stresses and strains and relax. By that logic, the best way to really unwind is to make sure you get plenty of time out on the golf course while you’re in South Africa. Here are [...]

Many of us follow the lives of celebrities with interest, always thinking just how well-organised and together they must be to keep up with such hectic schedules. But, as these celebrity gap year blunders will prove, those famous folks are not always as perfect as we think they are!
Cheryl’s Malaria Mishap
She may currently be the [...]

The holding of the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa perhaps brought three things to mind to anyone that watched them – even momentarily; the beauty of the countryside, the warmth of the people, and the vibrancy and unique cultural mixture that is the modern ‘Rainbow Nation’. You can experience all those things on a [...]

Few holiday destinations currently offer the intuitive attractions of South Africa. The ‘Rainbow Nation’ has spent recent years busily transforming itself into not only a great holiday destination, but also a vibrant and exciting new country.
A touch of history & culture
The indigenous peoples of the area have left us a fascinating archaeological record that takes [...]

If you’re planning a holiday walking Peru, chances are you’ve got your brochures creased open to pages on Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail. While we can’t argue that both walks have great appeal, we recommend travelling somewhere a little off the beaten track for those wishing to uncover a different side of Peru.
Trekking deep [...]

The Franschhoek Wine Route in the Winelands district of South Africa is famous for its scenery and for the beautiful estates that dot the countryside. One of the most interesting attractions to be seen here is the gorgeous Cape Dutch estate of Boschendale. This winery produces some of South Africa’s best known wines. Located between [...]

A combination of year-round sunshine, beautiful sandy beaches, and never-ending surf has made the southern coast of South Africa a mecca for vacationers from the country’s interior, and from Europe and North America. This coastal playground stretches for 162 kilometres (100 miles) from Durban to the border of the Eastern Cape. More than thirty resort [...]

Do you like to get off the beaten track when you go on vacation? Do you appreciate the natural beauty of long stretches of windswept, empty beaches, with distant mountains behind you when you look out to sea? Do you love a feed of fresh crayfish? If so, then the West Coast of South Africa [...]

If you’re in New Zealand walking, the chances are you’ll be slightly too fatigued to get yourself up and out of bed in time to watch the sun rise. But that doesn’t mean you won’t get to see red skies – there are plenty of places you can go to enjoy the most spectacular sunsets.
Looking [...]

Much has been written about the many and varied charms of a holiday to South Africa. There is something for everyone; be it a bungee jump for the backpackers, a history tour for the boffin, a beautiful beach for a bikini-babe and much, much more besides. But apart from everything you’ve read, South Africa can [...]

What with the 2010 World Cup taking place in South Africa, the sporting status of the country has undoubtedly risen. However, it’s not all football, rugby and cricket in the rainbow nation. There is a whole range of sports, which are as diverse as the people of South Africa themselves – read on to find [...]

It’s fair to say that while England’s roads aren’t as dangerous as some roads in other countries, it’s still important to take care when carrying out delivery work.in the United Kingdom; particularly if you find that your current day’s deliveries are taking you to the county of Derbyshire where the majority of all the UKs [...]

You probably think you can guess what Peru’s national animal is. Well, if you thought it was the llama then you’d be wrong. Peru’s national symbols actually throw up a few more surprises; from a tree used in fizzy drinks, to a flower with a fascinating story behind it. Here are some national symbols that [...]

If you’re looking for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation, then you can’t do better than head off on holiday to explore the spectacular landscape of New Zealand. Walking is the very best way to experience the real heart of a country that, although relatively young in historical terms, has a warm and engaging soul as old [...]

Full of diversity and distraction, South Africa is truly one of the most exciting places you will visit in an entire lifetime of travel. However, it’s important not to stick too closely to the mainland or you might just miss out on some of the spectacular sights that surround the country – also known as, [...]

No matter what job you end up in, there is always some kind of secret ‘industry language’ you’ll have to try to decipher. By the time you get your head around all the jargon and insider jokes you may think you’ve landed on another planet. Courier work is no exception and you will come across [...]

Do you remember the first time you were given your pager? It was probably during your first week of medical school and no doubt you were delighted with the responsibility! My, how times have changed. Sure, your pager is extremely useful but it beeps so much that you’ve probably at some point entertained thoughts of [...]

Choosing the country that you want to visit on your year out is almost as difficult as choosing your gap year projects. Luckily there are a number of countries that always provide students with a fantastic gap year experience. We refer to these countries as the big five and you’ll be surprised when you discover [...]

“I’m taking a gap year”, has become the catch phrase of many young (and not so young) people as they make the decision to take some time out from their busy lives and the expectations of a demanding work or study. Rather than just kicking back and doing nothing more strenuous than turning the pages [...]

In the Bhutanese language of Dzongkha, the country is known as Druk Yul, which means ‘the land of the thunder dragon’. The elusive dragon has been a symbol of the country since 1200 AD when a monastery was set up called the Druk (dragon) by a religious sect, the Drukphas. Today, the dragon is synonymous [...]

When people think of sightseeing New York they often think about the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building, all attractions based on the island of Manhattan. Not many people are aware that New York has some smaller islands that make for attractive holiday destinations, but that are still close enough to [...]