Is is safe to visit Johannesburg with kids? Once considered a dangerous place, only explored by the foolhardy traveller, Johannesburg (commonly known as Jo’burg or Jozi), South Africa, is now a changed city that is making huge strides to defy its bad reputation. It’s vibrant, edgy and buzzing, and no one seems more excited about …
Are you planning an epic trip to Africa? If you’re looking for the ultimate Africa packing list for families, then read on. We travelled Africa overland for 101 days so we had a lot of practice with our kit, working out exactly what we needed and what we could do without. We always try and …
A good first aid kit for Africa is imperative. But with kids in tow there is even more to consider, as good medical care is not always on hand and kids can be unpredictable at the best of times. In preparation for our 101 days self-driving Africa overland with our boys I consulted Joanne from …
Even as regular visitors to Marrakech, we still find the medina exhausting with its mopeds brushing past at speed along the alleyways, and shop sellers vying for your attention. It’s a wonderfully vibrant and beautifully chaotic place that jolts the senses, but can also be utterly draining, especially if you visit in the summer months. …
All inclusive villa. Private pool. Family friendly. Yup, I think I’ve got your attention. For a visit to Marrakech with kids, your accommodation needs some thought. This is a chaotic city that is often an assault on the senses. You will need an oasis of calm to balance this (well as much calm as you …
Fes Medina, an expansive labyrinth of high-walled alleyways that can only be navigated by foot or donkey, feels like a time-capsule where very little has changed since the city was established in the 8th century. If you are visiting Fes with kids, a tour of the medina will be one of their best worldschooling days …