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Posts Tagged ‘South Africa’

May 2nd, 2013 - 9:25 am § in Africa Travel Blogs, Destinations, Kenya travel blogs

African star beds

Being out in the wilds of Africa is an experience which most people find grabs all their senses and puts them in a dark velvet bag, and shakes them up before handing them on a silver plate – all new and shiny!   For the majority of safari-goers...[...]

April 30th, 2013 - 10:00 am § in Africa Travel Blogs, Destinations

Groot Constantia – blending Olde Worlde charm with modern day passion

Groot Constantia is South Africa’s oldest wine farm – in existence for 328 years this year. Wine has been produced on the estate without interruption since 1685 and in fact, Groot Constantia bottles, bottle shards and bottle seals dating fr...[...]

April 20th, 2013 - 4:40 am § in Africa Travel Blogs, Asia Travel Blogs, Destinations, France travel blogs, India travel blogs, Italy travel blogs, Japan travel blogs

Top 10 places in the world to pop the question

Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to spend the rest of your life with your partner. But before the rigorous wedding planning can begin, you first need to figure out how you’re going to pop the question. On top of a mountain? Under the ...[...]

April 10th, 2013 - 1:41 am § in Africa Travel Blogs, Asia Travel Blogs, Destinations, Greece travel blogs, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Thailand travel blogs

Luxury family escapes: 5 of the world’s most unique experiences

With such busy lifestyles, there is no comparable luxury than spending quality time together as a family. Searching for the right family holiday can be an overwhelming task, particularly if you are looking for a range of engaging activities to occupy y...[...]

April 4th, 2013 - 2:07 pm § in Australia travel blogs, Destinations, Mexico travel blogs, Singapore travel blogs

The 10 Best Wine and Food Festivals in the World

Wine connoisseurs and foodies have plenty to get excited about this year, with a packed roster of gastronomic events taking place around the globe. From celebrity studded culinary masterclasses to grape-stomping competitions, here are 10 Wine and Food festivals that you don’t [...]

April 3rd, 2013 - 6:45 am § in Australia travel blogs, Destinations, Journals

The Radar: Travel Lately

The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories with #NGTRadar. Check back on the blog each Wednesday for our Travel Lately roundup.[...]

April 1st, 2013 - 8:30 am § in Asia Travel Blogs

South African Safari: National Parks You Can Afford!

When people think of seeing the Big 5 in Africa, they typically picture the Masai Mara, Kenya, the Serengeti in Tanzania or Kruger National Park in South Africa. These parks are all fantastic, but they can be quite crowded and not to mention, pricey! ...[...]

March 27th, 2013 - 5:01 pm § in Africa Travel Blogs, Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Kenya travel blogs, Travel Events

Top 10 places in Africa to visit this Easter

Have you still not yet planned what you’re doing this Easter? Easter has a social and spiritual dimension in Africa, and is a time when families love to come together. If you are looking to get away with your family this Easter – or perhaps...[...]

March 21st, 2013 - 9:30 am § in Destinations

Past volunteer Interview: Anna Harrison

Anna Harrison travelled to South Africa to take part in conservation work for Africa’s Big 5 and their smaller friends.[...]

March 19th, 2013 - 4:26 am § in Destinations

Volunteer photo of the week: Jilly Dickinson

This excellent photograph was taken by volunteer Jilly Dickinson on Frontier's South Africa Safari Field Guide 6 month Internship.[...]