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Top 10 things to do in Dubai

July 30, 2018 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

I was privileged enough to live in Dubai for 6 months doing an accounting secondment (sounds great right?). Even though it was for work I managed to enjoy most of what this magnificent place has to offer. When I arrived in Dubai I could not believe the grand scale of things – I lightly use … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Dubai, General, International Travel Tagged: atlantis, Burj, Burj Khalifa, cruise, Desert Safari, dubai, indoor skiing, International travel, mall of the emirates, palm islands, ski dubai, Travel, travelstart, UAE, water parks

Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve, Cederberg

June 29, 2018 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Winter in the Cederberg, Western Cape I’ve visited the Cederberg twice in the last decade and both visits were for work / learning purposes. I can’t really describe what it is that I love about the area – the beautiful night sky, the ‘getting away from everything’ aspect or the stunningly weird rock formations. Whatever … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Activities, Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: accommodation, Cape Town, cederberg, ceres, kagga kamma, local getaway, Local Travel, Romantic, Travel

San Francisco is my happy place

September 22, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Let me begin this post by saying…….. you must add San Francisco to your bucket list! Strangely enough it reminded me a lot of Cape Town and maybe that’s why I felt some sort of connection to this amazing place! Anyway, enough about my feelings, let’s  take you on the journey that is MUST do’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: America, General, International Travel, San Fransisco, Uncategorized Tagged: Alcatraz, ferry, golden gate bridge, golden gate park, hornblower, international, itenerary, japanese tea garden, lombard, mariners wharf, pier39, San Fransisco, sanfran, tramline, Travel, USA, wanderlust

White river rafting down the Ayung River, Ubud, Bali

July 7, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 1 Comment

On our second day in Ubud, we decided to check out one of the many tour operator stalls. We got our tickets to Gili T and decided that the White River Rafting tour looked fun. The river rafting cost us about R350 per person. I was keen on the Mount Batur hike (which is an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, Bali, International Travel Tagged: Asia, ayung river, bali, river rafting, Travel, ubud

THE OAK ALLEY PLANTATION, Louisiana

April 6, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

  When in Louisiana, it’s essential to visit the beautiful plantations that the South has on offer. I managed to visit one of the most beautiful plantations called, The Oak Alley Plantation. Oak Alley was a sugar a plantation, an abandoned investment property and even a cattle ranch for over 175 years and now it … [Read more…]

Posted in: America, General, International Travel, New Orleans, Uncategorized Tagged: activities, activities in new orleans, guide tours, louisiana, New Orleans, oak alley, Oak Alley Plantation, Plantation, plantation tour, slavery, south, tours, Travel

The truth about Santorini , Greece

March 31, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

  I know that it’s been a while since my last post and I must admit that I needed time to write this post on Santorini, Greece. Reason being, I needed to really digest my experience in order to write something of value to our loyal readers (Hi again!) and to the new readers who … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, Greece, International Travel Tagged: active volcano, cave house, Europe, Greece, holiday, Oia, planning a trip, red beach, Santorini, suitcases and lattes, Travel, white beach

“This is all Greek to me” – Athens in 2 days!

December 9, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

Planning a trip to Greece is not an easy task, especially around August. It’s probably the busiest and most expensive time to go. However, travelling from Budapest, it seemed like a good idea at the time. It can be pretty overwhelming to find the perfect place to stay in Athens. After  some research, we decided … [Read more…]

Posted in: Europe, Greece, International Travel Tagged: Acropolis, Athens, Europe, Greece, Greek Salad, Gyros, International travel, Monastiraki square, Olympian Zeus, parthenon, Plaka, Souvlaki, Spanakopita, Travel

Budapest left me Hungary

October 21, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 1 Comment

Post- O.Z.O.R.A. festival in Hungary, we decided to stay a few extra days in Budapest. Budapest is one of those cities….you either love or hate it! And I loved it! First off, the currency used is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). One Rand (ZAR) will get you 19.54 HUF. That’s right readers…… we divide in Budapest! A welcome … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hungary, International Travel Tagged: buda, Budapest, culture, Hungary, metro, old city, pest, ruin bar, ruin bars, statues, thermal baths, Travel, warm water

OZORA Festival Hungary : Welcome to PARADISE

September 23, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 4 Comments

Have you ever wanted to attend an overseas festival? Seems like a bit of a stretch? If you decide to take the plunge and go for it – then this is the festival for you! Coming from South Africa – we definitely know how to rough it and camping in the outdoors is something we enjoy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hungary, International Travel Tagged: Budapest, camping, festival, Hungary, Ozora, packing, pysychadelic, Trance, Travel

Tourist Visas for South Africans

July 29, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 1 Comment

As a South African with only a ZAF passport, you quickly realise that you have to go through the tedium of applying for a visa if you want to explore many international vacation destinations. No worries, this article will not only guide you into the hows of visa applications but enlighten you on some great visa-free … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, International Travel Tagged: accomodation, booking, Cape Town, holiday, NEED TO KNOW WHEN TRAVELLING, passport, Shengen visa, SOUTH AFRICAN, Travel, travel costs, UK VISA, visa free, visa free destinations, VISAS
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