Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
You may have already been on a traditional safari in South Africa or Kenya, and are seeking something different this year. Africa is a vast and fascinating continent with 54 separate and individual countries. With all this to choose from, why not step off the beaten path, so to speak, and experience a less usual safari? Read on to discover just a few examples of what...
The Maldives is a year-round exotic destination with idyllic beaches and beautiful landscapes. A stay in an overwater villa nestled on the turquoise waters, or a luxury resort comes to mind when thinking of those gorgeous islands. Meanwhile, activities include everything from lying on the white sand, swimming in the warm water, or even surfing the waves. However...
It’s time to experience an alternative Caribbean in Dominica, an unspoiled destination without the crowds of visitors. Most Caribbean islands feature huge, all-inclusive resorts, where many tourists spend their time, rarely leaving the grounds. Dominica is different and offers a range of smaller accommodation options where visitors are truly welcome. Read on to find...
Set in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives consists of around 1,200 islands, each with white-sand beaches, waving palm trees, clear blue waters and a colorful underwater world. Meanwhile, the major islands feature several great resorts and guest houses and attract more than a million visitors each year. However, besides the beaches, the Republic of the Maldives has three...
When travelers think of Paris, they imagine standing under the Eiffel Tower or visiting the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral. However, for those who have already visited the city, they might have missed some off-the-beaten-path locations that truly add color to life. Read on to find out about three colorful locations to visit on your next...
The South American nation of Peru is a beautiful and wonderfully scenic and historic country in more ways than one. The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is only one of the cities from that period dotted around the Andes Mountains. However, while most travelers head to Peru for a visit to Machu Picchu, Peru has many more attractions. In fact, these include the...
Whether in North Island or South Island, New Zealand has plenty to offer to adventure enthusiasts. In fact, there is something for everyone, no matter what their fitness level or personal abilities. Here we briefly take a look at some of the adventure activities available in New Zealand. Hiking, biking and horse trekking in New Zealand With its gorgeous...
The beautiful island of Antiparos lies one nautical mile from the better-known Paros in the heart of the Cyclades. However, the fact that the island isn’t as famous with visitors makes it the perfect location for a quiet and peaceful vacation. Read on to find out more about the island’s idyllic beaches and other attractions, including the fascinating Cave of...
With its Black Sea coastline, beautiful rivers and mountains, Bulgaria offers visitors diverse landscapes. However, on top of this, the country is a cultural melting pot with Slavic, Persian, Greek and Ottoman influences. Meanwhile, these influences offer a unique heritage of music, crafts, costumes and traditional dance. Bulgaria also has beautiful and historic...
Mykonos Island nestles in the Cyclades of the southern Aegean Sea in Greece, between Syros, Tinos, Paros and Naxos. The island is known as a prestigious place for travelers in Greece and is deeply cosmopolitan and multicultural. In fact, it gained a reputation in the 1960s as a place for artists, hippies and the wealthy to visit. Nowadays, Mykonos is a...