by Jacintha Verdegaal | Oct 15, 2018 | Africa, Nature & Wildlife, Places to stay, South Africa
Klaserie Sands River Camp is the perfect place to stay if you want to have the ultimate luxury safari experience in South Africa. From the moment we arrive and they ask for our car keys to put our luggage in our room, to the warm farewell by the team when we sadly...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Oct 5, 2018 | Travel experiences, Africa, South Africa, Train journey
When time is not a factor, I love traveling by train. There’s something about slowly seeing the world outside your window change as you’re approaching your destination. Premier Classe train: the luxury budget alternative to the Blue Train My friend and I...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Oct 3, 2018 | City trip, Australia, City guide, Oceania
The main reason I decide to visit Brisbane? Koalas. Yes, I’ve seen them relaxing in a tree on the Great Ocean Road. But… I want to hold one. Have one of those super posed and touristy photos where you get to hold one and fall in love for as long as it...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Sep 20, 2018 | City guide, City trip, Europe, Russia, St Petersburg
As I decribed in my first post about St Petersburg, I’m leaving the city after six days wanting to see more of this fascinating country. I realise how little I know about Russian history except for the major events and the people who played a role in it. But...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Aug 10, 2018 | Art & Culture, Asia, City guide, City trip, Japan, Kyoto
After the first couple of days in Tokyo, we continue our trip through Japan in Kyoto. By now the worst of that terrible jet-lag (that never seems to end) is behind us. And we’re getting better at finding our way in this country that feels so structured and...