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    Accommodation review: Self-Catering Stay at !Khwa ttu, Yzerfontein

    19 July 2017 - By 

    There is something magical about seeing wildlife up close. I don’t think when we set out for a much needed weekend away to Yzerfontein (after a surprising week) that we ever expected to have zebras within a few metres of us. This is not the kind of textbook travel experience you anticipate when you pack your bags and take to the road – but it’s the kind that you secretly live and breathe for as a traveller. It’s about discovering more about yourself when digital devices and TV screens are stripped away (and even though complimentary Wi-Fi is on offer,…

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    Six Reasons Why I Like ‘Home Bookings’ Best

    11 June 2017 - By 

    When I say ‘home bookings’, I really mean booking through external services like LekkeSlaap, AirBnB, AccommodationDirect or SafariNow – and after several personal experiences with at least two of the above-mentioned services, here is why I like them best: A More Personal Touch In these instances, usually you will work directly with the owner of the property to set up the booking/trip rather than a hotel receptionist, or standard online booking service that accurately makes your bookings… but very rarely offers a more personal touch. Thereafter, not only will you very likely meet the owner – who may welcome you…