(Originally posted 15 February 2016) We have had our first noteworthy injury on our round-the-world trip. While dishing up some breakfast, the paper serviette that Schalk was holding under his plate caught fire. It is worth noting that breakfast is served early at our current location and Schalk only fully wakes up by about lunchtime.Continue reading “Fingers Flambé”
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A little piece of heaven disguised as a slightly run-down resort
(Originally posted 14 February 2016) In the movie Braveheart, Stephen to William Wallace says that the island (Ireland) is ‘mine’. This feeling of belonging and possession is how it felt at times on Nam Cat island – one of the many tiny islands surrounding the larger Catba island off the coast of Hai Phong, Vietnam.Continue reading “A little piece of heaven disguised as a slightly run-down resort”
Cash is King
(Originally posted 13 February 2016) In Hanoi, there were ATMs around every corner. This gave us the impression that we would be able to draw cash more easily than originally anticipated. In general, we also have enough cash on hand to get by as we draw the maximum daily allowance each time withdraw, but whenContinue reading “Cash is King”
You have been disconnected
(Originally posted 6 February 2016) Within hours of arriving in Vietnam, I either lost my iPhone, or another commandeered it. I had it in the pocket of my sweatshirt which I took on and off as we moved inside and outside of terminals and buses, but before we reached the city it was missing. MostContinue reading “You have been disconnected”
I miss you so today
(Originally posted 3 February 2016) As we get ready to fly out to Vietnam from South Africa at the end of the week, I can’t help but remember this humorous song, Aeroplane Jane, by South African musician, Karen Zoid. It is all about the frustrations of flying and how you miss those who are not travelling withContinue reading “I miss you so today”
Lessons learnt when preparing for our travels
(Originally posted 1 January 2016) We learnt a few fun and a few tough lessons while preparing for our 2016 round-the-world trip. We’re sure the lessons will keep coming but here are six important lessons we recently learned. 1. Admin never goes away A long-term vacation is a dream for most. You unrealistically also tend toContinue reading “Lessons learnt when preparing for our travels”
Ready for a little admin hell?
(Originally posted 22 December 2015) When escaping from normal life to become a traveller, you are excited to move away from the day-to-day drudge and are now entering a care-free existence. Then reality strikes in the form of visa applications. It can be enough to dampen any travel plans, especially for South African passport holdersContinue reading “Ready for a little admin hell?”
Let’s start here – Vietnam
(Originally posted 6 December 2015) The great travel plan has been a little vague, and intentionally so. We want to have some level of spontaneity on our travels, but flights still need to be booked, and visas still need to be secured (As South Africans, there are very few places we can visit that don’t require visas,Continue reading “Let’s start here – Vietnam”
Baggage – the emotional kind
(Originally posted 29 November 2015) The last six weeks have been a whirlwind of change in our lives. We have packed up our previous life by selling our house and are in a somewhat no man’s land state. Our new adventure is yet to begin and so much still needs to happen, including the ever-looming goodbyes. OurContinue reading “Baggage – the emotional kind”
The Inconspicuous Traveller
(Originally posted 6 November 2015) It is important to try to blend in as a tourist. When you stand out like a sore thumb, you become an easy target. Touts easily see you coming and can hike their prices. Scam artists could also easily take advantage. We recently joined some friends at a Halloween partyContinue reading “The Inconspicuous Traveller”