Africa, South Africa, Travel

St. James Beach – South Africa

During our drive out to the Cape Peninsula in South Africa, we stopped at the small seaside village of St. James Beach. The village is located between the rocky shore and a steep mountain. On the beach, you can see the colorful Victorian-style bathing boxes, enjoy a tidal pool swim, or just relax on the… Continue reading St. James Beach – South Africa

South Africa, Travel

Cape Diem Lodge – Cape Town

Earlier this year, we started our holiday to beautiful South Africa in Cape Town. We stayed in the Green Point area at Cape Diem Lodge. We truly enjoyed our 5-nights stay here. The manager Bianca and owner Daniel were friendly, readily available, accommodating. The Cape Diem Lodge is well appointed with several restaurants just around… Continue reading Cape Diem Lodge – Cape Town

Botswana, Chobe River, Namibia, Travel

Cruising Along The Chobe

Our next exploration is the Chobe River, which borders Namibia and Botswana. We booked a houseboat for our stay here on the Chobe Princess I . The passport and papers check is a slightly disorganized process. So, plan for a little extra time. The Houseboat was relaxing and a definite highlight of our time on… Continue reading Cruising Along The Chobe

South Africa, Travel

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Kirstenbosch is an exceptional botanical garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The garden is one of 10 National Botanical Gardens covering five of South Africa's six different biomes and administered by the South African National Biodiversity Table Mountain in Cape Town. This gorgeous garden is worth a visit or picnic… Continue reading Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Morocco

Exploring The Medina of Marrakech

The Medina Dating back to the 11th Century, the Medina is the oldest part of Marrakech. The Medina is a UNESCO World heritage site. Exploring the Medina is not for the faint of heart. Your senses come alive walking through the maze that is the Median. Simple, but spectacular baked-mud walls surround it. The famous… Continue reading Exploring The Medina of Marrakech

Morocco, Travel

The Jardin Majorelle

A twelve-acre oasis awaits you in Marrakech, the Majorelle Garden is botanical and artist's landscape garden in Marrakech, Morocco. It was designed by the expatriate French artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 1930s, during the colonial period when Morocco was a protectorate of France. We visited this during our first day in this lively city.… Continue reading The Jardin Majorelle