Travelettes

Turning a Trip into a Social Enterprise: Helena & Marie from Cycle with Women

12/01/2017

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Every month we feature inspiring women as our Travelette of the Month - but this month we want to introduce you to TWO inspiring female travelers, Helena and Marie from Cycle with Women. In fact, we let them do the talking and tell you their story of two women, two bicycles, six countries, 3.500km and way too much luggage. Crossing Africa on a bicycle [...]

A Road Trip through Tunisia

07/20/2017

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Road Trips, Tunisia

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Last summer, I spent two months interning in a software company in Tunisia. During my brief stay, I was surprised at the historical riches present in this country. Carthaginians, Romans and Byzantines have all passed through this land, leaving their mark behind, buried over and over by sand and wind. During a week long trip throughout the country, I also dis[...]

27 Photos Which Will Make You Visit Morocco

06/07/2017

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Africa, Morocco, Photography, Wanderlust F

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I LOVE Morocco. I love the people, the colours, the cities and the fact that every place you go is so different from the last. I love eating bowls of Harira soup in the market and drinking steaming cups of mint tea with Nomad families. I recently went back to the country with Intrepid Travel, where I spent two weeks on their Best of Morocco tour. I was l[...]

A Trip to Bhalil: Going off the beaten track in Morocco

03/23/2017

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Morocco, Off the beaten track

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When planning my trip to Morocco back in October 2016, I definitely did not want it to be just another imperial cities and desert journey like many. Sure, I could not wait to see Fes or Marrakesh, and I was looking forward Chefchaouen's characteristic blue, not to mention the wonderful experience a friend of mine had in Rabat in her month long stay that made[...]

My Strong but Rocky Relationship with my Hometown

12/24/2016

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At Home, Personal Stories, Reunion Island

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After three rewarding and enlightening months of traveling around Europe, one backpack, waves of memories and great feelings, I wanted to end my nomadic lifestyle in order to be home for the holidays in December. I come fromÂ an island in the Indian Ocean, called Reunion Island. It is undoubtedly beautiful, sunny and laid back, with white sandy beaches th[...]

The Life-Changing Magic of Madagascar

10/16/2016

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Inspiration, Madagascar, Off the beaten track, Wanderlust F

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Madagascar sounds so incredibly remote, wild and exotic that all I could do when my friends mentioned the idea of going was say yes and think about what that meant afterwards. Madagascar was the place where most of my friends had always wanted to go, but hadn't made itÂ just yet. To be honest, I didn't know much about it. I was only craving some reboot-t[...]

29 Signs you have been to South Africa

07/21/2016

Annika

Inspiration, South Africa, Wanderlust F

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I have just returned from South Africa where I combined a press trip for Thomas Cook in Durban with a visit to my old home, Cape Town. Even though I was traveling in the middle of South African winter I was beyond stoked to have an opportunity to see my friends and family, eat some of my favorite grub, and just to see the South African sky again. As soo[...]

8 Amazing Festivals in South Africa that are Worth the Trip

07/15/2016

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Festivals, South Africa

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South Africa is more than just another African safari destination - itâ€™s home to some of the biggest music festivals on the continent. Over the last twenty years, local festivals have attracted some of the biggest names in the music industry, racked up a few international awards along the way and are only getting bigger and better. Itâ€™s one of the best w[...]

The Travelettes Guide to a weekend in Stellenbosch, South Africa

05/30/2016

Katja

Food & Drink, Must do's, Stellenbosch, Travelettes Guide

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You've probably heard by now that South Africa is one of those must-do's on everybody's to-do list, when it comes to amazing destinations. We love it for the weather, the people, the stunning nature, the food... the list really is endless. While all corners of the country have spectacular places to visit, it is no coincidence that most visitors flock to Cape[...]

Hotels We Love: Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

05/13/2016

Kathi

Hotels, Tanzania

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Have you ever been to Heaven on Earth? I have: Well, actually this is of course a much more tangible place than Heaven. This is the Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge in northern Tanzania. After trying and failing to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro last June my dad and I treated ourselves to a luxurious getaway close to Ngorongoro Crater nature reserve and Serengeti Na[...]