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Self-drive versus shuttle bus in Costa Rica
Want to visit Costa Rica? And considering choosing a self-drive holiday (renting a car) rather than a regular tour taking shuttle buses? Below, we compare the two forms of travel. Should you choose self-drive or a regular tour? We offer two different types of tours in Costa Rica: our “regular”...
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The Garden Route – South Africa’s unique coastal route
Rugged coastline, wonderful golden beaches, fantastic hiking trails, charming towns and countless scenic experiences. This and much more besides are to be found along South Africa’s Garden Route – one of the world’s most scenic stretches of coastline. Considering visiting the Garden Route? Read about the impressive coastal route and...
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Travelogue from Costa Rica: My experiences of a self-drive holiday in Costa Rica
In January 2022, Christina, our Latin America expert, visited Costa Rica – and it was her first time travelling around the beautiful country by car. If I get the choice of being the driver or a passenger in a car, I generally choose the passenger seat. So when I was...
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Travelogue from Kenya & Tanzania: What do you actually get to eat on our tours?
In November 2021, Winnie travelled to Kenya and Tanzania. Many people have asked what you get to eat when you’re on one of our tours. Here’s Winnie’s report. The food is good! What do they actually eat in East Africa? Well, the locals typically start the day with fish or...
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Travelogue from Africa: The difference between Kenya and Tanzania
In November 2021, our Africa expert Winnie travelled to Tanzania and Kenya. Before she left, we asked our followers on Facebook what they would like to know about/see from the tour. One of the questions received was what is the difference between Kenya and Tanzania. Here’s Winnie’s answer. My excellent...
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