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How to Use Humbo to Create a Countries Visited Map

How to Use Humbo to Create a Countries Visited Map

Do you know how many countries you've been? Let me show you how to use Humbo to create your own countries visited map. Ever since I ticked off my 100th country, I set a personal goal for myself: to travel to every country in the world. I’ve been slowly pursuing that goal over the past few year[...]

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32 Travel Gifts for Kids of All Ages

32 Travel Gifts for Kids of All Ages

Looking for some gifts for kids who travel? I've scoured the internet for kids travel gifts to compile this list of  best travel gifts for kids of all ages. As a full-time travel blogger and a traveling mum, I’m an expert when it comes to the best travel items for kids. I've brought my 8-year-old[...]

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60 Gifts for Travel Lovers [2021]

60 Gifts for Travelers

Looking for some travel gifts ideas? Here are 60 gifts for travelers of all ages and interests. As a full-time travel blogger with over 15 years of experience on the road, I'm an expert when it comes to the best travel gear, travel-themed decor and travel gadgets. I’ve compiled this list of Best T[...]

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Introducing My New Kids’ Book: Explorers (& Win A Copy!)

Introducing My New Book: Explorers (+ Win A Copy!)

After almost a year of writing, my new book, Explorers, is finally out in stores! I cannot begin to describe how excited and thankful I am, to see my hard work come into fruition. Writing this book was one of the biggest adventures I’ve ever embarked on in my life. Unlike my previous book, thi[...]

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My 10 Essential Travel Items

My Essential Travel Items

As a professional travel blogger, I get asked a lot about what travel items I can't leave home without. I thought today I'll answer that question once and for all with this post. You'll see that most items on this list are tech gear and gadgets -- I blame that on my work! For this blog and other mag[...]

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Flytographer Review: How to Get the Best Travel Photos

Flytographer Review: How to Get the Best Travel Photos

As you can tell from this blog, we love taking photos when we travel. We've shot photos from all over the world - from Antarctica to Zimbabwe - but we're embarrassed to admit that there are barely any decent photos of us together. Since Baby Kaleya came into our lives, it's become even more im[...]

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Our Self-Drive Safari in South Africa

Our Self-Drive Safari in South Africa

A self-drive safari in South Africa can be an excellent way to see the wildlife at your own pace, on your own terms. Covered in nothing more than gravel stones, the road ahead of us did not look like something our tiny Kia Picanto could handle. There were no signs and the road winded ahead as far as[...]

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Hi, I’m Nellie

A published book author, professional travel writer and adventurous mum on a quest to visit every country in the world!

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Explorers

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Amsterdam Like a Local

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The Adventure Traveler's Handbook

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Recent Posts

  • 30 Things to Know Before Your First African Safari

    30 Things to Know Before Your First African Safari

    May 26, 2026
  • Perfect 2-Week South Africa Itinerary

    The Perfect 2-Week South Africa Itinerary (from a Family who’s Lived Here for a Year)

    May 2, 2026
  • How We Keep Our Child Safe While Traveling

    How We Keep Our Child Safe While Traveling

    April 21, 2026
  • Pool Ellies - Photo by Kristen Harrison

    Staying at Mhondoro Safari Lodge, South Africa

    April 17, 2026
  • My Tanzania Safari Itinerary: Best Routes & Costs 2026

    My Tanzania Safari Itinerary: Best Routes & Costs 2026

    April 7, 2026

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