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    Best Travel Memories in South Africa’s More Remote, Beautiful Places

    3 May 2020 - By 

    A warthog gatecrashing a camping breakfast; breathtaking stargazing in South Africa’s coldest town; discovering otherworldly rock formations; and losing yourself in a sea of green forest… these are just some of my best travel memories in South Africa and its more remote, yet fiercely beautiful places. My Best Travel Memories in South Africa In a time when we cannot travel due to COVID-19, I am finding myself remembering more and more special travel moments.  So, for this post, I decided to share some of my special experiences across SA. Included is also a special travel memory from my friend and…

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    Accommodation Review: A Rustic Cederberg Getaway at Peaceful Gecko Creek

    21 October 2017 - By 

    Our stay at Gecko Creek Wilderness Lodge – and overall first-time experience of the Cederberg – was something I had planned two months in advance. This was made effortlessly simple thanks to owner Linton and then-overseers and managers, Monica and Glenn. We arranged dates and in reply, they sent me a detailed email highlighting all the dos and don’ts of Gecko Creek. I appreciated this because it made my planning job that much easier. Small touches like this ensure that the traveller is well-prepared for their visit, whether they do further research or not. For instance, we knew that we…