5 things to LOVE about Franschhoek, Cape Town
Just a short drive from South Africa’s Cape Town, is Franschhoek. This small village is set in the heartland of South Africa’s wine country, in a lush valley surrounded by towering mountains (a little like New Zealand’s Remarkables). I knew we were deep in South Africa’s wine country, but I had no idea we were […]
International travel and Blog the Globe are back
A couple of days ago I boarded my first international flight since late 2019. Who would have thought international travel from New Zealand would have ground to a halt for the better part of two years. Like many of you we cancelled trips, ours to Ethiopia and Italy. Sadly, during this time a civil war […]
Everything you need to know about Sardinia, PLUS an itinerary
I’ve had a lot of enquiries about travelling to Sardinia recently, so thought I would re-post this blog. It’s a beautiful island, well worth a visit, so I hope this blog and itinerary are helpful when planning your trip to Sardina. Sardinia is an island in the Mediterranean of incredible natural beauty. Inland it’s mountainous, […]