Botswana holds a special place in our hearts. While we didn’t spend enough time there to confidently list it among our favourite countries, it’s definitely a solid contender. It’s where Laura saw her first wild hippo (her spirit animal), where we spotted our first lions, where we had the life-changing experience of spending a night in the Okavango Delta. The people of Botswana welcomed us with open arms. Locals lovingly shared their diverse history, culture, wisdom, and our excitement that…
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After spending time in many different cities around the world, Cape Town is one of our all-time favourites. Two weeks of hiking, sight-seeing, curry-cooking, sunrise and sunset-watching, whale-spotting, wine-sipping, and…
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Waves crash violently against the rocky cliffs climbing into the sky. Birds and baboons crowd tourists to try and snatch their lunches. Hiking trails lead away from the throng of…
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The Winelands of South Africa lie less than an hour from Cape Town in the beautiful rolling hills. Stellenbosch, with its charming tree-lined streets, may be more well-known but the…
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Cape Town was the first (and only) place we’ve done a CitySightseeing hop on-hop off bus together, and it was the perfect city to do it. Don’t get us wrong…
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We arrived in Cape Town after a three-legged flight from Buenos Aires that took over 24 hours. It was exhausting, but seeing Table Mountain towering over the city bowl really…
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Cape Town’s food scene can hold its own with the best in the world. The thing that really set it apart for us was how fresh everything was. Living in…
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The Mother City has so much going for it it’s almost unfair. There aren’t many places you can find picturesque hiking trails, stunning beaches, and close encounters with wildlife alongside…
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After four months in South America, Buenos Aires stole our hearts. Its eclectic and vibrant barrios. Its spirited people. Its dramatic history. Its food scene that could rival any major…
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Food is one of our favourite things about travel. Tasting new and interesting cuisines from place to place is an adventure all its own. And what Buenos Aires brings to…