I am incredibly excited to announce that I’m now an official ambassador for Tinggly! What is Tinggly? Tinggly is a fantastic way of gifting experiences to people. Have you got a traveller in the family or a friend that loves trying something new? Tinggly helps take the hassle out finding gifts for people like them … Continue reading It’s Official!
Month: August 2015
Falling in love with a Vervet Monkey
The sun was low in the sky, the heat of the day ever-present. I was making my way from the bar on the Zambezi River, back to my tent after quenching my thirst, when I spotted a male Vervet Monkey with his tongue out, catching the drops of water that escaped from a leaky tap. … Continue reading Falling in love with a Vervet Monkey
The World’s most luxurious coffee is a load of crap (literally)
Imagine you are sitting down to a nice cup of hot, dark coffee. The steam is filling your nose with bittersweet aromas – your mouth is watering, you cannot wait to taste it. What if I told you that coffee passed through the digestive system of an animal, the excretion removed, the beans roasted and … Continue reading The World’s most luxurious coffee is a load of crap (literally)
REVIEW: The Onion Collective
Situated in the centre of Ubud, you could not pick a better location if you tried. The Onion Collective is a quirky little accommodation block – I am not sure whether to classify it as a hostel, homestay or villa, because it is really unlike anything I have ever seen before. There’s a variety of different … Continue reading REVIEW: The Onion Collective
Why do cheetahs have tear stains?
The cheetah's distinguishing feature, the tear marks running from the corner of the eye to the mouth, is to reduce the glare from the harsh sun. But according to a traditional Zulu tale, long ago, a lazy, wicked hunter sat by a tree watching lazily the herd of springbok in front of him, but he … Continue reading Why do cheetahs have tear stains?
I’m excited to announce…
I am very happy to announce that I will be joining The Hostel Group in the capacity of an ambassador! The Hostel Group is a new initiative whereby real travellers write real reviews for hostels and other backpacker friendly accommodation worldwide, connecting people to great hostels with awesome vibes! For the safety and comfort of our … Continue reading I’m excited to announce…
Does Cecil’s life matter more?
Cecil the Lion – you’ve surely heard his name and ill-timed fate by now. Cecil, the centre of an Oxford University study and Zimbabwe’s most famous Lion was shot with a bow and arrow by a dentist from the USA. The arrow did not kill the injured lion and for 40 excruciating hours he was … Continue reading Does Cecil’s life matter more?
