“The greatest sadness of all is to forget how to play” is a quote I have long admired. Determined to keep my playful spirit alive and well I arrived on Reunion Island with nothing before me except a whole Pandora’s Box of adventures to unpack. For a few days of carefree fun this island seemed like just the ticket.
“The Seychelles is malaria-free, English speaking, family friendly, and immersed within vast geographical beauty.“ As an avid traveller seeking clear warm waters with rich ocean life, clean beaches and a plastic-free ocean, I stumbled upon the secret of the Seychelles. However, it’s a secret worth sharing! A family destination thatContinue Reading
“This is the place of barefoot holidays, ankle bracelet tan lines, and where the scent of sunscreen lingers even after an outdoor shower.”
Upon receiving an invitation to attend an April destination wedding in Inhambane, Mozambique, my scuba diving yearnings immediately increased. Visions of brilliant blue warm-water currents flooded my mind.
Paris, Milan, London, New York, Simon’s Town – one need not look much further than our own backyard for a taste of the good life.
Formerly, these huts were reserved for hardened diamond divers, employed to scour the ocean floor when conditions allowed or simply roll over and head back to bed when the howling monster of the west wind tormented these seas.
From tropical beaches and golden, glittering temples to wildlife, sunset boat cruises and cuisine bursting with fresh flavours – Thailand has it all. It’s a place where the warmth of the sun and Andaman sea is reflected in the locals’ welcoming smiles. It’s a place like no other.
Blue skies, warm breezes, happy tourists – they were all good signs. The other signs, posters telling of kitesurfing championships the following day, should’ve hinted at strong winds and changeable weather. We didn’t do the math.
You can kayak across the bay and through the mangrove forest or windsurf, head out on a pedal boat, snorkel, hike through the reserve, zipline, climb, relax.
We all dream of crystal clear blue waters and getting shacked in perfect barrels, so when the opportunity for an Indo surf trip arises it’s hard not to start dreaming of warm tropical waters and perfect waves.
Our household is blessed with an energetic and imaginative three-year old, so most days involve wild and fantastical games starring elaborate castles, dragons and fairy princesses. Our announcement of a beach holiday to the Isle of Wight was met with squeals of delight and an instant obsession with sandcastles, pirates and (for some unknown reason) starfish. Once the countdown was finally complete (three-year olds are not known for their patience) we set off on our seaside summer escapade.
