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The Value of Time and the meaning of Slow Travel!
The benefits of slowing down to travel better! If the year 2020 has given us anything, it is the gift of time! For a lot of us, it also meant heartbreak and the disruption of life as we knew it. On the plus side though, it also made us slow down and spend quality time with loved ones. We had time to breathe again and to reconsider our priorities in life! Many of my friends ‘confessed’ during lockdown that they actually enjoyed having more time with their families, not being able to rush to all the usual social and work commitments. Why don’t we try to hang on to the…
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Sawubona Africa – How To Be An African Safari Guide!
Africa goes under your skin! The wide landscapes, the exciting wildlife and the warmth of the people are just one of a kind. You can have the most amazing time on this spectacular continent if you have the right guide to take you around. You want someone at your side who knows Africa like the back of their hand. Truth be told – a tour guide can make or break your experience. But who are these elusive, in-tune-with-nature, wildlife-wrangling, knowing-every-pothole types of people? What is life as a tour guide like? What should you know about travelling to Africa? Today is your chance to get some insights from one of…
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Amazing Sri Lanka – How To Experience The Full Enchilada!
When I worked in Bangkok, I had a colleague from Mexico who was fantastic at selling guided round trips through Asia to female backpackers. He had this charming Spanish accent, luring his bait in with a few days of Asia travel and then hitting them with the longest possible trip, covering at least 4 countries. He would always end in a big sales crescendo saying: “YOU WANT THE FULL ENCHILADA”! And that’s what you want when travelling through Sri Lanka for the first time! Go for the proverbial full enchilada, experiencing the best Sri Lanka has to offer. And you don’t even have to rush thanks to the island’s relatively…
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Diamond in the Rough – The Best 5 Reasons To Visit Sri Lanka!
I wasn’t prepared how much I would love it! Sri Lanka simply blew me away and now ranks highly amongst my favourite countries I have visited so far! This small island, shaped like a diamond just South of India, truly is a gem! It’s a place where you can simply have it all! Beautiful nature, stunning beaches, wildlife, culture and history all topped off by friendly locals and delicious food. Sri Lanka has just the right balance between having a decent tourist infrastructure yet still being untouched and authentic. Not convinced yet? Here are some more reasons why you should visit Sri Lanka in 2022! 1. The Vibe It might…
