There’s a strong smell of incense as I enter the temple, the sweet-spicy aroma wafting gently on the warm air. Monks in orange robes chant their prayers as they gently rock back…
Being an American, it has always been a breezy affair to travel to Europe. All you need to do is purchase a ticket, fly to the destination of your choice, pass through the…
I recently enjoyed a retreat to the country thanks to ManleySocial who arranged a visit to Boschendal in the Cape Winelands and a stay in one of their gorgeous Orchard Cottages. Tucked…
Travel creates some of our most treasured memories, and travelling with friends is one of the most fulfilling ways to see the world. Finding the right travel companion can be tricky though.…
Animal interactions seem like a fun thing to do while lending a hand to conservation, but it isn’t. I reveal the dark side of these activities the need for animal rights in…
There’s a new way to experience the landscapes of Babanango Game Reserve, thanks to the introduction of horse trails at this 22,000ha reserve in the northern reaches of KwaZulu-Natal’s Zulu heartland. …
Late last year as the moon circled the earth one last time to mark the end of an unusual year, I took a road trip north of Cape Town to spend a…
Buenos Aires, Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. At its centre is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include…
Einstein said that ‘time is an illusion’ and he might have had the last year in mind when he reached that conclusion – given how time has been paused yet raced by.…
Twenty four hours in Romania’s capital may be enough to discover all that Bucharest is best known for. But it most defintely warrants more time. Bucharest has impressive commanding buildings strongly influenced…
Montevideo’s Ciudad Vieja The principal city of Uruguay, Montevideo lies on the Río de la Plata estuary, almost directly opposite Buenos Aires. Founded in 1724 by a Spanish soldier Bruno Mauricio de…
With the rise of soulful getaways for girls, Thailand is increasingly popular as a destination offering the balance of wellness, health, food and retail therapy, as I discovered on a recent trip.…
Russia’s second-largest metropolis after Moscow lies on a series of islands in the Neva River delta with more than 342 ornately decorated bridges crisscrossing its waterways. Founded in 1703, Saint Petersburg has…
Where Christ the Redeemer is ever present, Sugarloaf beckons and the Samba resounds. Last year this time I was preparing for a trip to Rio de Janeiro from where I was to…
Thousands of Lions, Tigers, Leopards and other species of big cats live out their lives in squalor however a fortunate few have found a true Sanctuary at Panthera Africa outside the quiet…
A luxury five-star eco-reserve set between mountains and sea in the Overberg region just 2 hours from Cape Town, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve lives loyally by an ethos of sustainability, harmony and…
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