Two free tools to do travel research online

I am constantly doing travel research online. Or perhaps that is what I tell myself when I read the one travel blog after another. But then again, even when I am not travelling, I am a great believer in being prepared and pro-active. There are two tools I use daily to do my travel research …

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The best capitol hill hotel at the National Mall

Capitol Hill Hotel Washington

For once Lady Luck was smiling on me as my work meetings in Washington finished just before Independence Day! We rushed to the Capitol Hill Hotel where we would spend two days celebrating with the Americans. Please note that this post includes affiliate links. Clicking on the links and purchasing through them will cause me …

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Places to visit in Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Rock formation in the Cango Caves-2

After spending our first night in Kimberley during our recent road trip, we went to Oudtshoorn. During our time there, I found out that Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of the world. Not just South Africa, the world! Impressive. So, what are the places to visit in Oudtshoorn? Here is how we kept busy…. Places …

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A night at the Best Western Zaan Inn in Zaandam

Best-Western-Zaan-Inn

After our disappointing day in Brussels, we spend one night at the Best Western Zaan Inn Hotel. We arrived at Zaandam in cold, wet and miserable weather. The wind was so cold, it felt like it cut right through our jackets. And it was drizzling – the most horrible weather for arriving at a new destination …

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The Brussels Sightseeing Bus: Worth it or not?

Beautiful church Brussels-2

We only had one day in Brussels, and we wanted to make the most of it. So, we took the Brussels Sightseeing Bus as it gives one an excellent overview of a city before you decide where to embark and explore further. We rushed from our hotel, the Ibis Brussels Off-Grand Place when we noticed …

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Our 10 Day Garden Route Itinerary

The beach near Wilderness South Africa

There is often disagreement between people about where exactly the Garden Route in South Africa starts – some say it starts in Mosselbay, others believe it only begins in George. Similarly, people can also not agree on whether the Garden Route ends with the Stormsriver Village (still in the Western Cape) or with Port Elizabeth …

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