When I first discovered international house sitting, I couldn’t quite believe this would be my ticket to a freedom lifestyle. I’d started the process of breaking ties by selling my house …
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Reading Time: 16 minutesIn our series, Island LIFE, Janet-Lynn Vorster, takes us 2,000 kilometres (1,243 mi) east of the South African coast to the tropical Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. …
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A look at Syria prior to the start of the devastating civil uprising which began in the early spring of 2011, referred to as the current Syrian Civil War.
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Seeing animals when you travel can be an amazing experience. Feeling the salt spray in your face as your whale watching boat takes off towards a spout of water on …
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Finding gorgeous beaches on Thailand’s many islands is easy. But finding the most idyllic, tranquil, and unspoiled beaches where you can wander alone and swim in crystal clear turquoise waters, …
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The Central Gulf of Thailand is dominated by the popular and developed Koh Samui. The region is also a favourite among backpackers, and full-moon parties thrive. Even so, these beautiful …
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Thailand’s Northern Andaman Coast lies south of the pristine Mergui Archipelago of Myanmar. Enjoy the region’s abundance of marine life at the Similan and Surin Archipelagos. Closer to the coast, …
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The Upper Central Andaman Coast is dominated by the much-developed Koh Phuket, less-developed Koh Lanta, and the ever-popular Koh Phi Phi, all of which are ideal bases from which to …
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Of all the regions, the Eastern Gulf of Thailand has the largest number of islands with accommodation. Most islands are small, so it is easy to visit several islands in …
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The few islands with accommodation in the Northern Gulf of Thailand, including the Bay of Bangkok, are often crowded during holidays and weekends due to their proximity to Bangkok and …