Nowhere in Particular

Each destination you visit has something wonderful and unique to offer. Although some places are more special than others, if you battle to find something memorable at each location you need to ask yourself why you are bothering to travel. If you wander off the traditional tourist paths, speak to the locals, or step back into a corner quietly observing all around you, you will easily find the treasures in this new terrain or culture. Having said that, there are always a few standout moments you often recall – especially when you are witnessing some corporate chaos in a difficult meeting during your nine to five job. Everyone else is arguing and pushing their agenda, and you can sit back and think about a different world, silently smiling about the experience – good, bad and just bizarre. Here is a list of five of our favourite things from our travels: 1. Sipping a pint in the local pub Regardless of your personal preference, from a Guinness to a cappuccino, slowly ...

The South African Rand is struggling. This month it reached an all-time high of 13.86 ZAR to $1. The weak currency is not good news for many South African individuals and businesses, but it is particularly bad news for someone saving for a round-the-world vacation. The strength of the currency is starting to be more of an influencing factor when planning our slow vacation. We are also starting to look at research on the cost of living in the different countries, as it is quite applicable for long-term stays. Colombia, India and Indonesia are now far more appealing as seen on this infographic  from on Matador Network. Cost of Living Infographic 2015 (Source: http://matadornetwork.com/life/the-cost-of-living-in-every-country-in-the-world-in-a-single-awesome-infographic/) A lot more investigation is required for us to see which locations are best for us to stretch our savings. These investigations will need to be intensified if the currency gets any weaker, and at thi...