beautiful landscapes in South Mauritius
Africa, Mauritius

La Vallée des Couleurs, Mauritius • (Indiana Jones eat your heart out)

If you're up for an adventure in Mauritius- especially a family-friendly adventure- La Vallée des Couleurs adventure park has it all. From the tamest of safari rides and and tranquil waterfalls, to zip-lining, quad biking and balancing your way across the narrowest wibbly-wobbliest of bridges (a Nepalese Bridge, if you want to get technical about… Continue reading La Vallée des Couleurs, Mauritius • (Indiana Jones eat your heart out)

walking through streets of Antsiranana
Africa, Madagascar

Antsiranana, Madagascar • Docking in Diego Suarez

The first time I walked down a street in Antsiranana, I felt as if I was walking down a street on another planet. It was the biggest culture shock I'd had to date, but I loved every second of it. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make,… Continue reading Antsiranana, Madagascar • Docking in Diego Suarez

in a tree above Rochester Falls Mauritius
Africa, Mauritius

Rochester Falls • Waterfall jumping in Mauritius

Mauritius is chockablock packed to the rafters with incredible waterfalls, but if you’re looking for the best Mauritius waterfalls for jumping from, then look no further than Rochester Falls. This stunning waterfall is unique because of its columns of large pillar-like rocks which look almost as if they grew directly out of the ground, and… Continue reading Rochester Falls • Waterfall jumping in Mauritius

a pile of tiny chilli peppers
Africa, Seychelles

Port Victoria Seychelles • The best things to do in Seychelles’ capital city

The Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean are one of the world's most incredible tropical island destinations, with stunning beaches and a consistently warm climate. The nature on these islands is astounding, making it a perfect destination for beach-lovers as well as nature-lovers. (Trust me; there are some seriously beautiful hikes in the Seychelles). But… Continue reading Port Victoria Seychelles • The best things to do in Seychelles’ capital city

cows on the beach in Madagascar
Africa, Madagascar

Visiting the Baobabs in Antsiranana, Madagascar

Visiting the baobabs in Antsiranana was an awesome experience. But witnessing the tourism industry in Madagascar also brought with it plenty of conflicting emotions. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. The first time I set foot in Madagascar was when we… Continue reading Visiting the Baobabs in Antsiranana, Madagascar

most beautiful beach on Mahé island
Africa, Seychelles

Hiking in Seychelles : The Anse Major Trail

One of the most brilliant things about hiking in the Seychelles- even above the stunning views and tropical birdsong- is the smell of cinnamon that can vaporise from nowhere, enveloping you in a cloud of warm spicy coziness. The Anse Major trail on Mahé Island has plenty of spicy cinnamon clouds to waft through, plus… Continue reading Hiking in Seychelles : The Anse Major Trail

a zebra crossing by the mosque in Mauritius
Africa, Mauritius

The Most Beautiful Mosque in Mauritius • A Visit to the Jummah Mosque, Port Louis

We stumbled across the Jummah Mosque on a sweltering hot day in January whilst exploring Port Louis. (Although in fairness, every day in Mauritius is a sweltering hot day.) *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. We left the streets behind the… Continue reading The Most Beautiful Mosque in Mauritius • A Visit to the Jummah Mosque, Port Louis

clear waters for the best snorkeling in Madagascar
Africa, Madagascar

Snorkeling in Madagascar

As somebody who is scared of basically 99% of all things, I never imagined I would be brave enough to stick my head under the water and swim for a prolonged amount of time, in the actual open sea. It's just not my style. But, unlike that time I went jet-skiing in Antigua, snorkeling in… Continue reading Snorkeling in Madagascar

street art in Africa
Africa, Mauritius

What to Do in Port Louis • Exploring the Capital City of Mauritius

An extensive guide to what to do in Port Louis, the capital of the island nation of Mauritius. Including all the best spots to pretend to be the next star of Vogue. Because the street art is incredible, and also #you'reworthit. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you… Continue reading What to Do in Port Louis • Exploring the Capital City of Mauritius

photographing the sunset over the Indian Ocean
Africa, Mauritius

Best Beaches in Mauritius: West Coast Edition

A guide to the best beaches in Mauritius, focusing on the busier west coast. Let's face it pals- you're almost guaranteed to be in paradise wherever you venture on this stunning Indian Ocean island. But most visitors to Mauritius tend to stay in the west, where there are more resort towns and generally calmer waters.… Continue reading Best Beaches in Mauritius: West Coast Edition