Travel With Sarah Ellen

13/07/2025

Wrapping Up with Italian Charm After the breathtaking journey on the Bernina Express , we crossed from snowy peaks into Italian sunshine. Part 3 of our Easter weekend was all about relaxing, indulging, and soaking up the local culture . From quaint Tirano to stylish Milan , this was the perfe

08/06/2025

Our long over due Switzerland trip blog post 1 or 3

A Long Weekend Begins Country number 8 in our 12-month challenge took us to beautiful  Switzerland  – and what a way to spend  Easter weekend . From stunning plane views to scenic train rides, our Good Friday journey set the tone for an unforgettable adventure. Geneva

26/05/2025

I chased sunsets, spotted the Big Five, and made memories that will stay with me forever.
After a magical week in South Africa on safari at Sebatana Private Reserve, I’ve finally shared the full adventure on my blog—from game drives and bush brunches to tribal nights and luxury lodge living. 🐘🌍
If you’ve ever dreamed of an African safari, want a peek at what the experience is really like, or just fancy a bit of travel inspo… this is for you!

👉 Read the full blog series here:
https://www.travelwithsarahellen.co.uk/blog-2-1/day-9-farewell-to-south-africa-amp-a-safari-well-never-forget

📸 Let me know which day you'd love to experience the most!

Time to Say Goodbye. Wow—what a journey it’s been. I truly can’t believe our incredible week at Sebatana has come to an end. Today, we said our goodbyes, settled our bills, handed out well-deserved tips, and began the long journey home. Though our suitcases were heavier (and our hearts a littl...

18/05/2025

✨ Day 8: Our Final Full Day on Safari 🐘
From a chilly morning chase to spot the last of the Big Five (spoiler: we found him! 🐃), to champagne at sunset with new friends—this day was emotional, joyful, and unforgettable.
We laughed, we toasted, and we soaked in every last golden ray of Africa.

👉 Read the full blog now www.travelwithsarahellen.co.uk/blog-2-1/day-8-the-final-big-five-sunset-celebrations-amp-a-safari-farewell
Let me know—have you ever completed the Big Five on safari?

11/05/2025

Luxury Disney Summer 2026!
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10/05/2025

Day 7 - Bush hats, Bubbles & Big laughs: A safari with a twist.

After the high of our unforgettable Pilanesberg safari, I honestly thought, “How can we top that?” But Day 7 had a charm of its own—fun, creativity, food, and plenty of laughter in the heart of the South African bush. Destination Highlights: Kudu Rock & Christina’s Wallow, Waterberg Regi...

03/05/2025

Day 6 – Pilanesberg Safari: A Big Five Adventure to Remember

Enjoy one of our best days on safari.

Running on Adrenaline (and Maybe a Bit of Wine) After an incredible Tribal Night, full of energy, dance, and a few too many glasses of wine, the early morning wake-up for our full-day Pilanesberg Safari wasn’t the easiest—some of us were nursing sore heads! But the buzz from the night before rol...

26/04/2025

Day 5 - the most relaxing day on safari

Morning Walking Trails (Optional but included) While I decided to sleep in, my husband joined the guided walking trail. There were two options: Short walk – 1.5 hours Long walk – 3 hours (which the whole group opted for) Both were described as easy and flat, and the guides shared insi

19/04/2025

Good Morning all,

It’s Saturday which means that it’s blog day. Today you can read about day 4 of our Safari where we spotted one of the big 5 and also did I night time Safari

https://www.travelwithsarahellen.co.uk/blog-2-1/day-4-our-first-big-5-sighting-white-rhino-magic-amp-a-night-under-the-stars

*confession - this was released last week as I am currently away this weekend exploring 2 different countries and a new mode of transport (for us)

A Change in Plans... and an Amazing Plan B! Today kicked off with breakfast served bright and early between 05:30–06:00 before heading out on what was supposed to be our first Big 5 safari at Welgevonden Game Reserve . Unfortunately, due to recent heavy rains and flooding, our visit was cancelled.