Hi, I'm Shal. Originally from South Africa, I'm a scientist by profession and an artist and traveller by heart. I love going on adventures and finding ways to merge all my passions.
With kids back at school, September is the perfect month to enjoy some lovely weather without peak season crowds. It’s also one of the best times of the years to travel if you love everything to do with the earthy colours fall and cooler temperatures! From warm and dry cities in Europe to the safari […]
Italy is one of the most beautiful countries to visit in the world. Filed with iconic ruins to explore… Tuscan back roads… mouth-watering pizza… freshly made pasta… and some of the most delicious wines, it is a must to visit at least once in your lifetime.
Late summer in the northern hemisphere is one of the most popular times to travel with warm, balmy climates, lush greenery and the some of the best opportunities to spot wildlife. From cool, dry Kenya in the midst of a great migration to the bustling marine life of the Galápagos Islands… here are 15 of […]
Whether you’re situated in the northern hemisphere or the south, June is the perfect time for a middle-of-the-year adventure. Wander the alleyways of European cities where the sun only sets after nine or sail down glittering canals with a glass of chilled sangria in one hand! June forms the perfect time for a little summer […]
With baby sis living in the Big Apple for close to three months, it was an absolute adventure to be able to visit her and finally get to tick off New York from my bucket list. One week into my visit we had done so much already… Climbing Empire State, visiting the United Nations Building, […]
In 1996 two women opened a tiny bakery on Bleecker Street in New York City. Four years later, Carrie Bradshaw ate a pretty pink frosted vanilla cupcake on a bench outside… and so became one of NYC’s famous little gems – Magnolia Bakery. Known for its cupcakes and all famous delicious Banana Pudding, Magnolia Bakery […]
Sometimes the smallest adventures are the prettiest ones! One evening after grabbing some dinner, Jins and I decided to take an evening train from Manhattan into Brooklyn and do what we do best… get lost. So off we went. Into the night to find High Street Brooklyn Bridge Station. We wandered pretty streets with no […]
The best way to pick up a new language is by fully immersing yourself in the culture and environment of that country… but even before then, I like to brush up on a few basic communication essentials that will help make my first few hours (or days) easier. Simple words like hello… yes… no… excuse […]
Naples is known as the birthplace of pizza and for that one and only reason, we decided to make the two-and-a-half-hour drive from Roma to Napoli in search of the world’s best pizza. Truth be told, if we had more hours in Naples, we most likely would have gone on a pizza tasting adventure but […]
The funny thing about driving a car in Italy is that you just don’t know what to expect. If it’s your first time renting a car in Europe, there are tons of tips you can pick up beforehand to make your adventure a little easier, but really, where’s the fun in that? Naples has been […]