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Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Visiting Kruger National Park
Planning a safari in South Africa? Here's our tips for visiting Kruger National Park—when to go, how to get there, what to do, and how to make the most of your self-drive adventure through one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.

Rand Blimes
May 2311 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Visiting Amritsar
Visiting Amritsar is not for the faint of heart—but it is unforgettable. From searing heat to spiritual depth, here are the practical (and personal) tips we wish we’d known before arriving in Punjab’s most intense city.

Rand Blimes
May 188 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Visiting Leh
Leh might sit at the top of the world, but visiting it doesn’t have to leave you gasping. Here’s how we did it—cold nights, fixed taxi rates, and all.

Rand Blimes
May 168 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Visiting Varanasi
A guide to Varanasi, India’s sacred and chaotic masterpiece—complete with a sunrise boat ride, cremation ghats, lassi breaks, and one heavy-hitting river.

Rand Blimes
May 168 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Visiting the Kathmandu Valley
From Bhaktapur’s quiet courtyards to the smoky rituals at Pashupatinath, here’s how we explored the Kathmandu Valley—mistakes, marvels, and all.

Rand Blimes
May 169 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Visiting Kathmandu
A practical guide to exploring Kathmandu: how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and what to see. Street wisdom, slow travel tips, and momos included.

Rand Blimes
May 1510 min read


Traveling in Rajasthan: A Surprising Trip through Chaos without Crisis
We spent a month traveling in Rajasthan, India, with our family—visiting Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Jaipur. No scams. No disasters. Just camels, forts, thalis, and rooftop dinners under the desert stars. A journey that was almost suspiciously smooth.

Rand Blimes
May 118 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Visiting Palolem, India
Tired, dusty, and mildly marinated in sweat, we arrived at Palolem Beach and found paradise. This nuts and bolts guide offers practical tips, funny stories, and serious vindaloo recommendations from our sun-drenched week in one of Goa’s most charming beach escapes.

Rand Blimes
May 118 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Visiting Madurai, India: Where a Bathroom Briefly Made My Wife Famous
A family travel guide to Madurai, India—temples, chaos, dosa, rooftop views, and a surprising brush with fame. Because travel.

Rand Blimes
May 88 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Ella, Sri Lanka — The Sublime Art of Doing Nothing
Ella, Sri Lanka, offered us rain, bad wifi, and a masterclass in the sublime art of doing nothing. Here’s how we got there, where we stayed, and where to find the best roti in town.

Rand Blimes
May 56 min read


Nuts and Bolts: How to Celebrate Yi Peng in Chiang Mai
Plan to celebrate Yi Peng in Chiang Mai? Here’s a practical guide to finding the best lantern release spots, understanding the festival’s meaning, and tips for avoiding crowds and confusion during Thailand’s most magical night.

Rand Blimes
May 43 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Cave Lodge, Soppong, Thailand
Cave Lodge near Soppong, Thailand, is a legendary base for caving, kayaking, trekking, and swapping muddy adventure stories by the campfire. Not luxurious. Not polished. Absolutely unforgettable.

Rand Blimes
May 34 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Luang Prabang, Laos
Practical travel tips for Luang Prabang, Laos—including how to get there, where to stay, what to do, and how to enjoy this beautiful tourist trap without falling into common pitfalls.

Rand Blimes
May 37 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Our family’s journey to Kanchanaburi included floating guesthouses, WWII history, waterfalls, and a few monkey-related mishaps. Here’s how to make the most of Kanchanaburi—plus travel lessons we won’t forget. Because travel.

Rand Blimes
May 26 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Amphawa, Thailand
Looking for a floating market with more locals than tourists? Head to Amphawa! Here’s everything you need to know, from how to get there to the joys of boat noodles, fireflies, and the infamous swimming monkeys. Because travel.

Rand Blimes
May 25 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Chiang Mai, Thailand
A family’s nuts-and-bolts guide to Chiang Mai: weather, transportation, where to stay, how to get around, and top things to do—plus plenty of food advice.

Rand Blimes
May 25 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Travel Tips for Georgetown, Penang
Our family of five spent five days sweating, wandering, and snacking our way through Georgetown, Penang. Here’s what worked — and what wasn’t worth it.

Rand Blimes
Apr 295 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Melaka Travel Tips
Melaka may be hot and humid, but it’s full of charm. Here’s how a family of five ate well, stayed cheap, and avoided the worst of the tourist traps.

Rand Blimes
Apr 294 min read
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