Choosing a travel destination can be stressful and overwhelming for many people. Many factors could impact on your choice of a travel destination. Factors to consider when choosing a travel destination Let's look at each of these factors: 1. ... Continue Reading...
Latest travel planning and budgeting posts from Focused Travels
Why and how much travel planning is required before a trip?
Once you have decided that DIY travel is your travel style, you may start planning your trip. One question most people always wonder about is how much travel planning should take place before a trip begins? The idea of being spontaneous while ... Continue Reading...
Packaged tours or DIY travel: which is better?
Any trip involves a significant amount of time and preparation to plan. When deciding on going away, you have a choice between booking a packaged tour or do-it-yourself (DIY) travel planning. DIY travel planning involves planning your trip from ... Continue Reading...
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How going up the Eiffel Tower became a disappointment
When I finally arrived in Paris for the first time, there was one thing I couldn't wait to do! Not only was I going to see it for the first time, but I was also going up the Eiffel Tower! I could not believe it was happening! Going up the Eiffel ... Continue Reading...
The night train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is now just a memory
I was sad to discover from Yun Qing's blog that the night train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is no longer available to travelers in the region. I used this train while visiting Malaysia and Singapore a while back. Thinking about the train from ... Continue Reading...
Choosing a travel destination: factors to consider
Choosing a travel destination can be stressful and overwhelming for many people. Many factors could impact on your choice of a travel destination. Factors to consider when choosing a travel destination Let's look at each of these factors: 1. ... Continue Reading...
South African Travel
An ideal break from city life: Misty Hills Country Hotel
One year, just before the Easter Weekend, we realized that we needed a break. We considered various spots near Johannesburg since we didn't want to drive for a break of only four days, we looked for places near Johannesburg. After browsing various ... Continue Reading...
How to spend a day in Mossel Bay, South Africa
While on our road trip through the Garden Route in South Africa, we left Oudtshoorn early in the morning. We arrived in Mossel Bay just in time for brunch. While doing our research on visiting Mossel Bay, we realized that there were plenty of ... Continue Reading...
Protea Hotel Hunters Rest: the perfect getaway from Johannesburg
I may earn commission from products mentioned in this post. Bear in mind; I only recommend products or services I have used myself if I believe it will provide you with value. Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to go to the Protea Hotel ... Continue Reading...