For those who love a sense of adventure, but want the added thrill, why not come to South Africa and go Kayaking or Canoeing down the orange river rapids; let’s go for a truly amazing experience! The Orange River has a close relationship with Richtersveld mountainous landscape that surrounds it close to the southern border of Nambia, together they offer some pretty complicated and challenging aspects to a river adventure, whether kayaking, canoeing or white water rafting. So if you are up for some fast-paced fun then this is the holiday for you! You could go camping and truly appreciate all there is to offer with this trip, meet with locals and taste gourmet river food; explore the Richtersveld national park along the river with experienced guides by your side, and take a walk on the wild side. There are a series of tours and packages available, including camping under the night sky for 4 to 6 nights depending on the packages available and the package you will choose. More about these packages can be found at Felix Unite River Adventures. For non camping adventures you may want to stay at a lodge or a hotel, there are quite a… Read more »

South Africa is both progressive and stagnant across the country; in some towns and cities you will find a mix of undeveloped and developed properties and areas, and you just have to go with it and look beyond the superficial and look at the people, the culture and how they go about their daily lives making the best of what they have. Cape Town has a lot to offer; 20 years after South Africa’s first democratic elections the township has improved greatly with communities working together with local farms and bringing produce together; business is booming for them with the Harvests of Hope, both in Cape Town and the Cape Flats. By the sea around the end of Cape Peninsula with places like Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, you can experience some truly amazing sea views, and high sea cliffs with a great view below for the brave. Get to know the local wildlife and plants in these areas, as there are lots of different species of mammals, and species of indigenous plants around the cliffs; be sure not to feed the local wildlife, as baboons may steal your food or wallet/purse if you’re not paying close enough attention. Also… Read more »

Well then. When the “work Christmas party” was announced to be the final week of November I had no idea what I was in store for. Maybe a restaurant? Maybe a pub? Maybe some team building stuff? “No such luck” I was told, “we’re going to be doing something far better.” As it turns out we did all of them, in one, in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. I had never been to the area before and, even though it was raining a little bit, I still saw a decent amount of the place where we stayed. That classic stone look is present on the facade of every building, with narrow streets and cobbled areas with gorgeous local stores run by local people. If the weather had been a little bit nicer it could well have been a nice holiday. As it was it was a hell of couple of days away with the team!

Ok so you have time off work, and undecided what to do with your free time; you can’t decide if you should stay at home on the sofa and do nothing, or go abroad by the beach and do the same thing. Either way you have the time to relax and clear your mind without worrying about the norm; you don’t want to go on any adventures, or do anything but chill, so might as well make the best of it whatever your going to do. By staying at home you can get some of the things done you probably did not have time to do when you were busy working, and catch up with the T.V shows you may have been missing. If you’re view is great outside your window, just pull a comfortable chair closer to that view and just chill; soak in the beauty of that view, and day dream about whatever you want; just as long as it’s not about work and woes. If you have a balcony or outside area and the weather is great, sit outside and just chill. Clear your mind and sip your favourite drink, read the paper, or do a crossword; whatever you’re into…. Read more »

Often when we go abroad we do so for the weather; the climate, the heat and to feel the sun on our skin. Sometimes when on holiday the weather is not always forgiving it really dampens your spirits and your stuck indoors unable to venture out to explore and go on the adventure you planned. It does not really matter where you go; to a local resort or to a resort abroad, even a tent, chalet, or whatever. You take a chance with the weather and just go for the holiday you planned, no matter if glorious sunshine, grey skies, wet and windy or cool and breezy. Just make the most of your holiday no matter the weather; if you can’t go out stay inside and order all the nice things on the menu and over indulge; tease your loved ones and relish that free time you will have away from the norm. You can even take a chance and dash over to the local cafe or restaurant and spend time gazing at the scenery outside; maybe even buy an umbrella if it’s just rain and go for a short walk by the sea, or anywhere and soak in the ambience. If… Read more »