Safe to say, there’s nowhere else in the world like Africa. Before I embarked on an 11-Day tour to Tanzania with Topdeck Travel (operated locally in partnership with Acacia Africa) I was overwhelmed with questions that...
Machame Vs Marangu: Which Popular Kilimanjaro Trekking Route is Best for You?
Standing at 5,895 metres with unparalleled panoramas at its peak, formidable climbing trails, and covetable sceneries along the way, Mount Kilimanjaro is the stuff that bucket lists are made of. It’s not only one of...
5 Tours You Should Take in Your 50s
Travel is for all ages, and that’s a fact. But, over time our preferences for different experiences change depending on where we are at different times of our life. As we mature, some might find...
Everything You Need to Know About Coffee Tours in Colombia
Coffee lovers in the know talk about the world’s best coffee beans and coffee-producing regions in reverent tones. And Colombia, one of the biggest coffee-producing countries in the world, is considered one of their favourites...
What to Do if You Lose Your Debit Card Travelling
A true “without a paddle moment” when travelling is when you find yourself in Europe, Africa, or anywhere for that matter without your debit card. Not having funds at your disposal can turn the adventure of...
Snorkelling and Diving in the Dominican Republic: From Catalina Island to Punta Cana
Long stretches of sandy beaches and shallow waters make the Dominican Republic the ultimate island paradise. In this small island nation in the Caribbean, long warm days are best spent lazily on a quiet beach...
Everything Your Tour Guide Wants You to Know Before You Travel
So you’ve booked your trip, taken leave from work and saving hard for your next trip of a lifetime. It’s around this time you’ll start to have many questions about what happens on tour. During...
The Essential Kilimanjaro Packing List
There’s a reason why Mount Kilimanjaro is coveted by many mountain climbers and trekkers varying from pros to beginners. The three-coned dormant volcano, set in northern Tanzania next to its border with Kenya, is not...
10 Places Every Star Wars Fan Must Visit
Ever wanted to relive your intergalactic fantasies? If you answered yes, look no further and transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away and follow in the footsteps of our favourite twins and their slightly...
5 Tours You Need to Take in Your 20s
Travelling in your 20s is the best time to see what the world is all about, develop a worldwide network of friends and most importantly, it’s a chance to learn about different cultures or maybe...