I can pinpoint the exact moment that I knew I would one day walk the streets of this city with its tragic history of war, it’s brave and resilient people and…
The benefits of travel for a woman.
I was recently asked what the benefits of travel are for a woman? My answer. Beyond the joys of destination discovery and adventure, travel helps you to get to know yourself better,…
Transform your Life in India. Join me on one of these Namaste Retreats.
Imagine being in India, learning about ancient art and the healing powers of yoga, meditation, Ayurveda while experiencing deep transformation in your body, mind and soul. Just imagine. Few places in the…
Journey to India with Namaste Retreats.
Annie Wyatt and Veechi Shahi with their Namaste Retreats India, are committed to taking people on transformational retreats to India, the birthplace of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation. Which is why I have chosen to…
Madiba Centenary Celebration Dinner at Reuben’s at the One&Only Cape Town.
Nelson Mandela would have been 100 years old on the 18th of July 2018, and to mark the occasion I was invited to join an intimate dinner at Reuben’s at the One&Only…
Sunset Appreciation with Travel Designer.
Sundowners are a celebration of life. They are about being outside when dusk falls, about relaxing into the beauty of the surrounds with a drink in hand, as you watch the sun…
Beware Cheetah cub petting offered under the guise of conservation.
At least 600 cheetahs are kept in captivity in South African tourism facilities, offering interactions and cub petting in the name of conservation and education. Do these facilities truly promote the survival…
Tintswalo Atlantic, Cape Coastal Heaven.
I’d been to Tintswalo Atlantic a couple of years ago, yet somehow my memory had failed to retain the exact detail of how the natural beauty mixes with the sound of the ocean; the…
Here we go again. Suspicious tender at heart of Zambian hippo cull scandal.
As though it will never end, wherever we look at the moment we find illegal culls, controversial lion hunts, a gun trade fuelling poachers and too many ‘authority figures’ either looking the…
A beginner’s guide to Venice, the city of love.
Venice is a city that needs to be seen. No book, film or photograph can prepare one for the beauty of this romantic city. Surreal in every way, the capital of northern…
The six best places to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday.
As the world prepares to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, the fascinating and inspiring life of this icon of democracy might just fire up your wanderlust. Luane Lavery,…
Shades of Sharks and Turtles. Photography.
A surprise behind the scenes tour of the Two Oceans Aquarium led to my photographing these shadow play shots of sharks and rescue turtles from above their tanks. No filters applied, simply rainy…
Join Me On The ‘Choose To Refuse’ Plastic Free July Challenge.
This July I’m joining the Two Oceans Aquarium challenge to refuse the top four single-use plastics, that is plastic shopping bags, straws, takeaway containers (plastic coffee cup lids, cutlery, etc.) and plastic water bottles…
A Guide to Whale Watching in South Africa.
Annually southern right whales migrate from the freezing feeding grounds of Antarctica to warmer waters, reaching the South African coastline by about June, and staying through to November. During this time the…
Walking And Cycling Iconic Berlin.
These days the divide is no longer obvious. The wall is down, freedom reigns true in this capital city and tourists find themselves asking where it is and where it was; whilst stepping obliviously…
The Umbabat lion trophy hunt and why authorities are still evading questions.
It’s been a few years since I was first introduced to the Conservation Action Trust and I’ve followed their work with much respect and interest ever since, sharing the stories they uncover –…
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