The best way to explore an off-beat destination

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Swiss zoo causes controversy after serving own animals at restaurant A zoo in Switzerland has come under fire from animal welfare supporters after it was revealed that they have been serving captive animals at their own restaurant. The Langen Wildlife Park near Zurich, has been killing and cooking a ‘surplus’ of captive deer and boar which were born and raised in the park. Spokesperson Martin Kilchenmann, who confirmed the rumours of the zoo eatery, stated that the reason behind the seemingly unorthodox cuisine is due to the lack of space and large number of piglets and calves being born at the zoo. The zoo has defended their decision to serve up boar burgers and bambi buffets by claiming that this approach teaches visitors about the ‘natural cycle’. Serving meat on a plate with a side salad may not precisely be how the food chain works in the wild, but the basic predator and prey example is there. Despite their justification though, Ruth Widmer, president of the local animal prote...

So you’ve got a trip planned for two weeks in Australia. Now what? Well the good news is you have arrived at the right place. Having grown up in Australia and spending a lot of my life exploring my home country, I’ve got an endless list of suggestions to make your trip a memorable one. While two weeks isn’t long enough to see it all, it is certainly a good amount of time to see the highlights. In this post you will find everything you need to know to plan your visit to Australia. This is a highlights tour of the country and will show you how much you can fit in with just two weeks. If you have more time to spend in Australia, consider some of these great destinations as extensions to your trip. Two Weeks in Australia While you could easily spend two months exploring all Australia has to offer, this trip is designed as a highlights itinerary to see the country for the first time. Days 1-4 in Australia Sydney (Day trip to the Blue Mount...

Planning your adventure can be just as exciting as going – researching what to see and do, counting the days until you go, packing your bags 2/3/4 times to check you are within the weight limit – but what about your money? Have you thought about this – do you take cash, travellers cheques or do you plan to take your debit or credit card? Have you thought about a prepaid travel money card? There are pros and cons for all. Travelling with cash or travellers cheques means you know your money will be accepted, but it can seem daunting. What if it gets lost or stolen? How do you hide the cash you’re not taking to the beach, and how do you plan to keep a track of your spending? Let’s be honest, you won’t keep your receipts and calculate your daily spending! Debit and credit cards have the security, but when your next statement arrives and you see all the fees you’ve been charged, it may make you wish you had left it at home! These days it really does pay to be savvy with...

LRNCE Studio Marrakech I love a good expat success story and LRNCE is no exception. Belgian artist Laurence Leenaert moved to Marrakech to start her fashion and textiles company back in 2013. She now operates out of the LRNCE Studio in the suburbs of Marrakech. I stopped by the studio to see the collection in real life, meet Laurence and of course make a few purchases to take home! Marrakech has changed a lot in recent years and there is definitely a driving force of young artisans making that change happen. Laurence is herself a Belgian from the city of Ghent in Flanders . Despite her European roots, Laurence has made a name for herself in Marrakech. Today LRNCE has amassed a fanbase on Instagram and been featured in countless design magazines like Elle, Vogue and Architectural Digest. But for the artist herself, quality continues to trump quantity. Despite the rise in demand, Laurence paints every piece herself to this day. In...

Boulders Beach is a short day trip from Cape Town and has quickly become a must visit for travelers to South Africa. It is a beautiful beach which, as the name suggests, is home to large boulders that make for the perfect setting to attract a penguin colony. The penguins of Boulders Beach have made this location famous for travelers and if you’re looking to visit, here is your complete guide to visiting the penguins at Boulders Beach. How to get to Boulders Beach Arriving to Boulders Beach is easiest by car. If you are staying in Cape Town for a few days, a rental car will come in handy. If you are staying for a week, it is a necessity. Hiring a rental car is extremely cheap in South Africa and will give you the freedom to explore more of the Western Cape. While the city itself is beautiful and warrants at least a few days to visit, there are some equally beautiful locations just outside of the city. The car journey is one hour from Cape Town CBD to Boulders Beac...

You may go to South Africa for the safari adventures, but you’ll stay for the music, crystal blue waters, and infinite layers of vineyards, but even that doesn’t scratch the surface. No matter the kind of trip you’re looking to plan, the best time to visit Cape Town is of course, in the summer. If you visit Cape Town in summer most of your days may start out with you basking in the warm sun rays. But before the day is over, you will have enjoyed a jumble of eateries, alfresco dining, cheap wines, and mouth-watering cuisine. Did I forget to say how stunning the metropolis is? The city is set apart from other destinations in Africa and is very deserving of the halo of mountains and lathery waters surrounding her. Cape Town is an impressive city in South Africa with landscapes that will take your breath away and breathe new life in you at the same time. Having said that, you can plainly see why they call Cape Town the Mother City… She is everything! ...