Activities

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2 great places to learn Spanish in the Caribbean

Updated on July 21st, 2025 Have you ever considered studying a language overseas? Here are my top tips on what you need to consider when choosing a course & why I recommend both Cuba & Dominican Republic as great places […]

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Fantastic 6 Day Dunes & Wildlife Tour of Namibia

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 21st, 2025 Want to see what Namibia has to offer? Here is a summary of my tour which included Etosha National Park for the most amazing wildlife. Then we head on to the Skeleton Coast & breathtaking […]

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How to throw yourself into the deep end while learning to Sail

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 21st, 2025 Learning to sail for me has been a journey of highs & lows. Here I share my stories from my many mishaps along the way.” Where? Onboard a number of yachts in Southampton (UK), Turks […]

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Volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary in Namibia – Week Two

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 19th, 2025 Ever wanted to experience volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary? If so, then Na’ankuse is exactly what you are looking for. Here, I give an account of my second week working with wild animals in Namibia. […]

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5 Great Ideas on How to Travel Solo if You Don’t Want to be on Your Own

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 19th, 2025 Travelling alone for the first time can be an incredibly daunting experience. However, I guarantee that once you take that first step, there is no looking back! To ease you in, here are my top […]

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Volunteering in a Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia – Week One

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 19th, 2025 If you have ever wanted to experience volunteering at a wildlife sanctuary then Na’ankuse is hard to beat. Here, I give an account of my first week working with wild animals in Namibia. It includes […]

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3 Amazing Ways To See Orangutans In Borneo

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 17th, 2025 Borneo in Malaysia is one of the few places you can still see orangutans in the wild. Here I detail 3 very special places & the experiences I had viewing these magnificent creatures. For information […]

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A First Timer’s Guide to Bolivia

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 17th, 2025 Bolivia is a breathtaking country & well worth adding to your South American itinerary. Here I detail everything you need to know as a first time visitor. It includes an understanding of the traditions, what […]

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Learning to Sail – Competent Crew

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 17th, 2025 I had it on good authority that the best way of learning to sail is to take an RYA Competent Crew course. I decided to take the course in The Solent, UK & was also […]

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How to plan a trip to Iguazu Falls, Argentina

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 17th, 2025 If you are planning a trip to Iguazu Falls, the first question is, Argentina or Brazil…or both? I decided to focus on the Argentina Side. Here you can see why I made that decision & […]