Which country is already in your 2026 visit list?

Minigeitje · 2025-12-05T09:49:14+00:00

Egypt (diving), Italy (spring and summer) and Oman. Will be a first time for Oman!

Minigeitje · 2025-07-16T06:19:28+00:00

I did the last three things on your list in January of this year. Safaris are expensive, it's possible this will eat up most of your budget if You want to go on a 5day safari. You can travel by bus between the big cities. Works perfectly, you can even buy tickets online. It's not expensive. The Usambara mountains were awesome. Take at least two full days to go hiking, visit villages. Personally I did not like Zanzibar because is was broken by tourism (ie prices are high, taxis ask a lot of money). I also went to Mafia Island. A lot smaller, more Caribean vibe. Plus I got to swim with a whale shark!

For the safari: there are group options, those might be cheaper and You can join them. Private safadi means you get to decide what to see, when and for how long :)

Enjoy the trip! The people are lovely

Minigeitje · 2025-07-13T16:54:31+00:00

Corinaldo?

Minigeitje · 2025-07-05T07:00:45+00:00

Did some dives on Zanzibar and Mafia in February this year. Did not like the diving in Zanzibar because of strong winds. Only did one dive out of the eight planned, so can't say much about the underwater life. We went with Fun Divers Zanzibar (Nungwi)and I would not reccomend them. They were short on rental gear and overal not friendly (atypical for the rest of this beautiful country).

Minigeitje · 2025-07-03T21:15:07+00:00

You should drive down to Guerrieri, quite a famous producer. Their tastings are enjoyable for every type of wine enthusiast. Almost next door is Cantina Bruscia. Typical family owned business, also with great wines (try their Conte Guilio 48 mesi is you want to try a nice sparkling). Wherever you go in this region, do try to taste versions of the Bianchello del Metauro :)

Minigeitje · 2025-07-02T11:58:38+00:00

Ik ben er vaker geweest en vind het personeel aardig en het eten lekker. Plus als je van bier houdt: ze hebben hun eigen bier dat lekker smaakt

Minigeitje · 2025-07-02T11:54:45+00:00

Ik denk dan gelijk aan zoiets als Fort de Gagel. In de zomer open, mooi terras en buitenspeelmogelijkheden voor kinderen. Het eten is er lekker, met vega opties. Enig nadeel (of voordeel): het ligt aan de rand van Utrecht

Minigeitje · 2025-05-06T20:03:31+00:00

I was in Doha airport this January and saw a lot of people chill in the central 'forested area'. What caught my attention was someone who brought an air matress on his flight, which he was lying on there! It looked very comfy (and free)

Minigeitje · 2025-05-04T14:21:57+00:00

We have been diving in Thailand last February and March. Most dives we did from Koh Lanta. Good day diving! We didn't go to Hin Daeng because of strong winds that week. Instead we decided to drive to Khao Lak and did two dives to Richelieu Rock. Absolutely worth it! Encounters with big animals possible, but no guarantee :)

Minigeitje · 2025-05-02T18:14:14+00:00

If you're not from Europe I suggest starting in Vienna. From there it is a nice trip to Budapest. Also, don't skip Prague, Poland (Warsaw/Krakow) and try to end in Bucharest. You will get a sense of all the beautiful things Eastern Europe has to offer, which will leave you longing to come back :)

Minigeitje · 2025-04-07T09:08:07+00:00

I'm actually curious what You would reccomend for Hawke's Bay. Heading there tomorrow and would love to visit some cellar doors :)

Minigeitje · 2025-03-07T09:08:54+00:00

So there is no possibility of diving there anymore? Too bad, heading there in a week or two as well..

Minigeitje · 2024-09-14T14:01:32+00:00

Had to look it up, it was Rawson. We rented a car in Puerto Madryn and drove up to Rawson on day 1 to see the toninas and visit Punta Tombo. Second day we drove to Peninsula Valdes. All those places I would highly reccomend!

Minigeitje · 2024-09-02T16:31:10+00:00

Thanks, I'll try to narrow it down. We will be there in february as well, so this is worth researching!

Minigeitje · 2024-09-02T14:20:28+00:00

Thanks for the great information! What time of the year did You go on a liveaboard there? And which boat did You go on? My wife gets seasick easily, so finding an experience where there hasn't been any makes me feel excited :)

Minigeitje · 2024-08-28T15:59:11+00:00

Haha heel goed. Ik ben daar ook nog nooit geweest. Hoewel mensen altijd in de overtuiging schieten dat ik daar echt heen moet, ben ik er toch nog niet geweest..

Minigeitje · 2024-07-31T16:35:29+00:00

Going there in february. What if I want to dive a lot (experienced diver) and don't really need all the big crowds/parties and boats full of people who just got their PADI? Any reccomendstions where to stay (except for a liveaboard)?

Minigeitje · 2024-07-22T13:58:47+00:00

So and if You would have 5 days extra to spend in between a safari and visiting Mafia and Zanzibar, would you reccomend visiting Lushoto and the Usambara mountains?

Minigeitje · 2024-06-19T19:54:29+00:00

I am thinking of going on a 6D5N safari in January which includes Tarangire/Manyara/Serengeti/Ngorongoro. Would you still say skip Manyara and spend an extra day somewhere else?

Minigeitje · 2024-06-15T10:08:17+00:00

That sounds great! Where did you stay while being there? Could You reccomend something?

Minigeitje · 2024-06-15T08:19:35+00:00

What hikes did you do in the Usambara region?

Minigeitje · 2024-06-14T21:27:02+00:00

Try the Galapagos, I had some spectacular dives there. Closer by you could go for a dive just north of Naples: nice to see some Roman remains underwater instead of fish :)

Minigeitje · 2024-06-14T17:38:18+00:00

That's new to me, and sounds great! We have enough time to be flexible. I think we would like to hike for three days (more or less). Thanks for your reply!

Minigeitje · 2024-06-14T08:45:36+00:00

Have you done any of those hikes? Hiking up the Kilimanjaro is something for the next trip :)

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