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July 2016

Burgundy Restaurant, Hermanus – SOUTH AFRICA’s Whale Coast

July 24, 2016

Hermanus, South Africa, is known for its many whales between June and November. Its also know for the awesome Burgundy Restaurant with the best views! From the first smile when you enter and the warm greetings from Pieter, Rudolf or one of the other managers or waiters, you will know that this restaurant is all heart and soul and built on passion. Pieter is passionate about the business. His positivity rubs off onto everyone. Come in a enjoy great food and even greater hospitality! [MORE...]

Hermanus Boutique Guest House – SOUTH AFRICA’s Whale Coast

July 24, 2016

The town of Hermanus along the Whale Coast of South Africa's Western Cape is known for, as you guessed, lots of whales. The whale watching season is between July and November when the Southern Right whales come into the bay from Antarctica to give birth to their calves. Outside this season, come visit Hermanus for the tranquility, beaches, wineries, fresh sea breeze, and cosy guest houses such as Hermanus Boutique Guest House located at 9 Marine Drive - almost on the beach. Our Cape Town reporter, Janet-Lynn Vorster, went to stay at this super cosy guest house for a weekend to check it out! [MORE...]

Eric Davalala – the only whale crier in the world! (by Janet-Lynn Vorster)

July 24, 2016

Hermanus is one of the best whale watching destinations in the world. The best time for whale watching is between June and November. The last three months tend to be the best. Southern Right whales migrate from the Antarctic to give birth to their calves, and to mate again. Eric is apparently the only whale crier in the world. Here's his story as told by our Cape Town reporter, Janet-Lynn Vorster. [MORE...]

Village Life – Hermanus, Overberg of SOUTH AFRICA (by Janet-Lynn Vorster)

July 24, 2016

Hermanus, South Africa. Known for its breaching whales, birds (including flamingos), long beaches, wineries, and cosy accommodation and authentic restaurants. There is something very special about this part of the South African coastline. At times the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean can be rough, yet at other times very smooth and peaceful. Rich in plancton and other small critters, the ocean makes this a haven for wildlife, including many whales that at times swim right up to the shoreline. Janet-Lynn Vorster tells us all about the good life! [MORE...]

TRAVELLER: Chris Wong, Hong Kong

July 24, 2016

Globerovers Magazine is in conversation with Chris Wong, a solo traveller based in Hong Kong, where he is also a radio personality. He has travelled to some incredible places, such as the mountains of northern Pakistan. He is always planning his next trip, and right now has in his sights: Iran, Mongolia, Congo Republic, and Tibet. [MORE...]

The Painted Monasteries of Bocuvina, Romania (Photo Essay)

July 23, 2016

In the northeastern corner of Romania are colour masterpieces from the 15th and 16th centuries. The "Painted Monasteries of Bukovina" they renown for their exquisitely painted walls. Interior and exterior walls, as well as ceilings, are decorated with elaborate frescoes, featuring events taken from the Holy Bible and the Holy Scriptures and interpreted in the Orthodox Christian style. It is a must visit place! [MORE...]

Pyramids of Ancient Latin America

July 14, 2016

Pyramids of Ancient Latin America - Whether you have historian tendencies, or you are just the average traveller, tourist, or intrepid explorer, you will each experience these ancient ruins in a different way. [MORE...]

9 Best Traveller Experiences in southern BOLIVIA

July 4, 2016

Salar de Uyuni in southwestern Bolivia is the world’s largest salt flats measuring more than 10,500 square km. Located at an altitude of 3,656 m above sea level in the Daniel Campos Province, this region is remote, unique, and inhospitable. The area is known for its scenery with dormant volcanoes, turquoise lakes, weird rock formations, and its volcanic active areas with fierce fumaroles and boiling mud pots. While the salar is rather void of any noticeable life other than the odd tourist Landrover and the giant cacti on Isla del Pescado and Isla Incahuasi, the area off the salar has [MORE...]