This Travel Life
  • About Us
  • Our Photos
  • Lists
  • Journeys
  • Search

topten

10 fun facts I learnt in South Africa

November 22, 2016 thewoods 2 Comments Education, Experiences, Planning
Olive and the view from a rock in Kruger

A guest post by our daughter Olive (aged 9), written originally for a school presentation. Here are her top 10 fun facts she learnt from our month long trip to South Africa in September 2016. 10. A kudu only makes two footprints The kudu only makes two footprints because when it lifts its front foot up the back foot […]

Continue reading


Weird Food

April 18, 2015 thewoods Leave a comment Food, Lists
Laos fried frogs on a stick

Our Top 10 List of Weird Food from around the world [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top ten based on what we have seen and experienced in our travels. We were not game enough to try all of these foods, but we did eat some. 1. Deep fried spiders, Cambodia […]

Continue reading


Our Favorite Waterfalls

April 18, 2015 thewoods Leave a comment Lists
2014 gitgit waterfall

Our Top 10 List: Waterfalls [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top ten based on what we have seen and experienced in our travels. Waterfall 1. Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls There are many great waterfalls in Yosemite National Park. The combined Upper and Lower Falls are the best of […]

Continue reading


Favourite Towns

April 18, 2015 thewoods Leave a comment Lists

Our Top 10 List: Favourite Towns [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top ten towns we have visited around the world, based on what we have seen and experienced in our travels. Town 1. Pai, Thailand The town of Pai in the mountains of the north of Thailand. It is […]

Continue reading


Favourite Underground Places

April 18, 2015 thewoods Leave a comment Lists

Our Top 10 List: Our Favourite Underground Places [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top favourite underground places we have visited around the world, based on what we have seen and experienced in our travels. Underground Place 1. Chu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam 2. Orvieto Caves, Italy 3. Derikuyu, Turkey 4. […]

Continue reading


Our Favorite Unusual and Varied Transport Modes

April 18, 2015 thewoods Leave a comment Lists

Our World Top 10 Lists: Unusual and Varied Transport Modes [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top list based on what we have seen and experienced in our travels. There have been so many good ones that we could not limit this list to just 10. We have included all the […]

Continue reading


Favourite Tombs, and other deathly or burial places

April 18, 2015 thewoods Leave a comment Lists

Our Top 10 List: Favourite Tombs, cemeteries and other deathly places [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top ten tombs and similar places we have visited around the world, based on what we have seen and experienced in our travels. Burial Places 1. Taj Mahal, India One of the greatest […]

Continue reading


Our Favorite Travel Tours

April 18, 2015 thewoods Leave a comment Lists

Our Top 10 Lists: Our Favourite Tour Experiences [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top ten tours based on what we have seen and experienced in our travels. Tour 1. Cave at Semuk Champey, Guatemala We were led by candlelight through the underground cave system by a young guy who […]

Continue reading


Favourite Sporting Experiences

April 18, 2015 thewoods Leave a comment Lists

Our Top 10 List: Favourite Sporting Experiences [more Top-10 Lists] This list is our own personal top ten based on what we have seen in our travels. Sporting Events 1. The Palio, Siena, Italy This is an annual horse race around the main square of Siena which has been going on for hundreds of years. […]

Continue reading


Most Memorable Sunsets & Sunrises

April 18, 2015 thewoods Leave a comment Lists

Our World Top 10 List: Most Memorable Sunsets & Sunrises [ more Top-10 Lists ] This list is our own personal top ten based on what we have seen and experienced in our travels, mostly from our year long trip around the world in 2005. It is the same sun that sets and rises wherever you […]

Continue reading


Posts navigation

Older posts

Follow us

  • View thistravellife’s profile on Facebook
  • View thistravellife’s profile on Twitter
  • View thistravellife’s profile on Instagram
  • View thistravellife’s profile on Pinterest
  • Popular
  • Recent
  • House Creatures in Bali Feb 27, 2014
  • Eating raw herring the traditional way
    Dutch Food We Tried Jul 20, 2017
  • giant murray cod
    Australian Big Things Mar 18, 2009
  • The Elephant Cave – It’s all a façade Mar 27, 2014
  • Favourite Historic Towns of Australia Apr 18, 2009
  • Great Day at Taro Elephant Safari Park Feb 16, 2014
  • crocodile enclosure
    16 Apps for Smoother Travel Oct 18, 2018
  • Our Sri Lanka Route
    Sri Lanka Here We Come Apr 10, 2018
  • The Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verità
    We’re Not Superstitious But … Jan 10, 2018
  • Enjoying one of our last meals in Morocco
    2017 Annual Letter Jan 6, 2018
  • Eating raw herring the traditional way
    Dutch Food We Tried Jul 20, 2017
  • Molen de Adriaan in Haarlem
    Haarlem: A Mini Amsterdam Jul 19, 2017
  • woody on House Creatures in Bali

    The T-houses in Ubud are certainly quite open to the (...)

  • woody on Step Back in Time at Murchison House Station

    You are welcome to republish these

  • Dian Flügel on House Creatures in Bali

    Dear Clare, your posts are really infomative and helpful. (...)

  • Mohammed Luqman on Step Back in Time at Murchison House Station

    Dear Sir, I am the author of the book "Automobiles of (...)

  • Jasmine on Essential Health and Safety Tips for Travel in Bali with Kids

    Cant eat anything without getting sick, yeo great

  • Drake on House Creatures in Bali

    Bali is a beautiful place to visit. But after reading this (...)

Categories

SendinBlue Newsletter

loader

Our Instagram Images

Load More...Follow on Instagram
  • Search
  • Copyright
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • Subscribe
dazzling Theme by Colorlib Powered by WordPress