https://planetbasecamp.comPersonal journeys, places and practical knowledge.https://planetbasecamp.com/cape-leopard/https://planetbasecamp.com/cape-leopard/Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:10:50 GMTCape Leopard caught on video in Walker Bay. The Cape Leopard is, in our opinion, one of the most elusive but also majestic creatures on the planet.https://planetbasecamp.com/why-you-should-learn-to-drink-your-coffee-without-sugar-and-how/https://planetbasecamp.com/why-you-should-learn-to-drink-your-coffee-without-sugar-and-how/Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:24:55 GMTIf you are used to sugar in your coffee, it might be the perfect place to start in your efforts to curb the excessive sugar in your diet.https://planetbasecamp.com/understanding-coffee-and-coffee-lingo/https://planetbasecamp.com/understanding-coffee-and-coffee-lingo/Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:53:20 GMTCoffee has become a way through which we express ourselves, and in an almost cult-like fashion it now has its own vocabulary too. Come learn to speak coffeehttps://planetbasecamp.com/isle-of-skye/https://planetbasecamp.com/isle-of-skye/Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:04:09 GMTThe first time we fell in love with Isle of Skye was when we saw the Volvo V90 ad filmed on the isle. Thanks to the ad we had to visit Isle of Skye as well!https://planetbasecamp.com/scotland/https://planetbasecamp.com/scotland/Mon, 11 Mar 2019 22:14:50 GMTScotland is one of our favourite places in the world... We can summarise Scotland as the place where you can truly experience nature in its splendor!https://planetbasecamp.com/northern-ireland/https://planetbasecamp.com/northern-ireland/Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:37:45 GMTNorthern Ireland boasts with a natural beauty you have to see. On this page we have put together the highlights of our 2 day trip to Northern Ireland.https://planetbasecamp.com/ireland/https://planetbasecamp.com/ireland/Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:36:08 GMTAfter driving around Iceland in 6 days, it wet our appetites to drive around another island as well. We drove around Ireland in 12 Days - (With Pictures)https://planetbasecamp.com/dublin-in-a-day/https://planetbasecamp.com/dublin-in-a-day/Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:35:48 GMTDublin is the capital of Ireland. We put together a 2 Day Itinerary for your reference, of which one full day will be used to explore the city.https://planetbasecamp.com/ireland-dingle-peninsula/https://planetbasecamp.com/ireland-dingle-peninsula/Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:35:26 GMTWhen we visited Ireland, we had a jam packed itinerary that took us around the entire island in 12 Days. The Dingle Peninsula was one of the highlights.https://planetbasecamp.com/edinburgh-in-a-day/https://planetbasecamp.com/edinburgh-in-a-day/Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:00:16 GMTEdinburgh is a mixture of medieval marvel and modern day living, and no visit to Scotland is complete without spending at least a day or two here.https://planetbasecamp.com/mozambique-ponta-do-ouro/https://planetbasecamp.com/mozambique-ponta-do-ouro/Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:59:54 GMTWhether you want to tan on a spectacular beach, view dolphins, go deep-sea fishing or offshore diving, Ponta do Ouro in Mozambique has it all.https://planetbasecamp.com/mozambique-massinga-beach/https://planetbasecamp.com/mozambique-massinga-beach/Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:13:43 GMTMassinga Beach in Mozambique is a stretch of paradise, and this is not an exaggeration at all. Come see why it is our favourite place in all of Mozambique.https://planetbasecamp.com/visit-mozambique/https://planetbasecamp.com/visit-mozambique/Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:44:52 GMTWondering if you should visit Mozambique? On this page we cover why we love Mozambique so much together with a summary of our experiences (and pictures).https://planetbasecamp.com/mozambique-good-to-know/https://planetbasecamp.com/mozambique-good-to-know/Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:44:27 GMTMozambique has unspoiled beaches combined with luxurious accommodation and really good food. However, there are a few things you need to know before you go.https://planetbasecamp.com/drakensberg-highlights/https://planetbasecamp.com/drakensberg-highlights/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:05:29 GMTThe Drakensberg in South Africa is a mountain range stretching about 1000km. We have compiled a list of our favourite things to do, including amazing hikes.https://planetbasecamp.com/drakensberg-tugela-gorge/https://planetbasecamp.com/drakensberg-tugela-gorge/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:05:15 GMTThe Drakensberg Tugela Gorge hike is one of the most popular hikes in South Africa, from challenging chain ladders to beautiful scenery (pictures included).https://planetbasecamp.com/drakensberg-sentinel-peak-and-chain-ladder-hike/https://planetbasecamp.com/drakensberg-sentinel-peak-and-chain-ladder-hike/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:04:47 GMTThere is something about getting to the top of the Drakensberg Sentinel Peak hike at 3,282 meters above sea level which other hikes cannot compete with.https://planetbasecamp.com/cape-town-helicopter-ride/https://planetbasecamp.com/cape-town-helicopter-ride/Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:36:17 GMTThere are many ways from which you can view Table Mountain. However, nothing beats viewing her beautfy from the window of a helicopter. Photos included.https://planetbasecamp.com/faroe-best-island-destination/https://planetbasecamp.com/faroe-best-island-destination/Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:48:22 GMTFaroe Islands was National Geographic Traveler's #1 Island Destination in 2015. We decided to take a look for ourselves, and we couldn't agree more!https://planetbasecamp.com/faroe-islands-good-to-know/https://planetbasecamp.com/faroe-islands-good-to-know/Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:30:53 GMTThe Faroe Islands is considered the #1 island destination! Here we have everything you need to know if you are planning to visit this amazing place.https://planetbasecamp.com/iceland-ring-road/https://planetbasecamp.com/iceland-ring-road/Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:38:35 GMTWhen we first heard about the “Golden Circle” in Iceland, we immediately knew it was something we wanted to do. After all, who can resist the promise of adventure when active volcanoes, massive glaciers, black sand beaches, snow (lots of snow), geysers, natural hot springs and violent wind gusts of up to 300km/h are part of the package?https://planetbasecamp.com/everest-base-camp-trek-hiking-gear/https://planetbasecamp.com/everest-base-camp-trek-hiking-gear/Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:42:36 GMTWhen it comes to your choice of hiking gear, some adventures are more forgiving than others. However, for an undertaking like the Everest Base Camp Trek there are a few items we wouldn’t recommend compromising on. These https://planetbasecamp.com/cape-point-cape-town/https://planetbasecamp.com/cape-point-cape-town/Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:41:24 GMTAbout 60km’s south from Table Mountain you will find one of the most majestic places in Cape Town. A declared Natural World Heritage Site, Cape Point, lies at the tip of the Cape Peninsula and is the final destination ofhttps://planetbasecamp.com/climbing-table-mountain-cape-town/https://planetbasecamp.com/climbing-table-mountain-cape-town/Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:14:56 GMTWhile Climbing Table Mountain certainly involves some climbing, this is more dependent on the route you decide to take. Climbing Table Mountain is rather a very steep hike, and while there are more than 350 paths up to thttps://planetbasecamp.com/cape-town/https://planetbasecamp.com/cape-town/Sat, 10 Mar 2018 10:48:55 GMTClimbing Table Mountain is similar to skydiving in the sense that it is not really a climb, just as skydiving is not really a dive. The first time I climbedhttps://planetbasecamp.com/water-purification-tips/https://planetbasecamp.com/water-purification-tips/Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:39:30 GMTPurifying Water Whenever you travel to another country, ensuring you have potable water is of cardinal importance. While some countries claim that you can drink water straight from the tap, this might not necessarily be the case if you visit a rural area within that same country. Purifying drinking water is essential.https://planetbasecamp.com/high-altitude-sickness/https://planetbasecamp.com/high-altitude-sickness/Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:55:30 GMTThere are 3 types of altitude sickness. In this article we cover the most important things you need to know about high altitude sickness, including symptoms, treatment and countermeasures, as well as a chart to show you how available oxygen decreases on the Everest Base Camp Trek.https://planetbasecamp.com/everest-base-camp-trek-important-tips-information/https://planetbasecamp.com/everest-base-camp-trek-important-tips-information/Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:16:10 GMTPlanning to do the Everest Base Camp Trek? Get important tips and other information from us including how to plan your trip, how much to pay your porter or guide, which side of the plane to sit, how to choose a hotel and more.https://planetbasecamp.com/everest-base-camp-trek-full-review/https://planetbasecamp.com/everest-base-camp-trek-full-review/Tue, 19 Dec 2017 05:49:18 GMTConsider doing the Everest Base Camp Trek? Here is our full review of this amazing experience. We cover everything you need to know from the breathtaking views to how we dealt with high altitude.