Archive for the ‘Island Vacations’ Category

Best beach camera for island vacations

Panasonic Lumix DMC TS3 in blue version We often discuss what would be the best beach camera when going on vacation to an island. Of cause it has to be a digital camera and it has to be a robust camera. The specifications of a camera for the beach aren’t only that it can take [...]

The Book of Islands Review by Philip Dodd & Ben Donald

The Book of Islands is an amazing journey to some of the most interesting places on Earth – islands – because islands have a spe cial attraction for most of us.  The island book covers from tropical paradises such as Mauritius and Bali, to prison islands like Alcatraz and Robben Island. The extremes of islands [...]

Alive with Adrenaline: Backpacking in Cape Town, South Africa

Tweet A trembling and slightly irrational sense of positivity hits you when you arrive at Cape Town International Airport. Why? Because you know it’s one of those places that won’t let you down…. And it’s true; South Africa’s hippest and arguably most popular city is a richly rewarding destination for the wannabie Springbok. To start [...]