Today marks six weeks to Christmas, and with that, it is time to find the perfect gift for your loved one, which can be tricky. But if you’re racking your brain trying…
The Wavescape ocean-conscious Festival.
The Wavescape Surf & Ocean Festival has announced a focus on big waves in an expanded lineup of ocean-conscious events while welcoming Cape Town craft beer company Jack Black as their headline…
Six Cities To Add To Your Travel Bucket List.
Iconic cities carry weight as we dream of destinations around the world that we’d one day like to visit. Each with their own distinct qualities and characteristics. Yet these six rather lesser-known…
Johannesburg Zoo ignores calls to free Lammie the Lonely Elephant.
This is heartbreaking. Lammie remains alone in her arid enclosure despite animal welfare specialists’ renewed calls on The Johannesburg City Council to relocate the grieving elephant from the Zoo to a free-roaming…
Dinokeng shoots its dominant elephant bull for transgressing, but then admits the fencing is not up to standard.
Dinokeng Game Reserve’s dominant elephant was recently shot as a ‘problem animal’ for breaking fences and escaping from the reserve, even though management admits that the fences on the property are…
MyPlanet Rhino Fund Buys FOXBAT Light Aircraft for Kruger anti-poaching.
We all need good news stories, which is one of the reasons I love working with MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and learning about the difference that they are making. Not only by allowing us to…
Thailand. The Green Perspective.
There’s a strong smell of incense in the air as we enter the temple, the tiny sticks stand straight as soldiers in a bowl of sand; coins, flowers and fresh fruit adding to their favour. Monks sit in…
The Best Airbnb Experiences in Bangkok.
Just as Airbnb has revolutionised accommodation bookings for the independent traveller, their Experiences section offers a wide variety of tours that are hosted by carefully selected local residents. Each bringing their own…
Why Bangkok Makes A Great Base From Which To Explore South East Asia.
If you’re travelling through South East Asia for a month or two, then you probably don’t need a base. You simply can carry your things and stay at places along the way.…
Small Space, Big Germs: How to Maintain Your Health During a Flight.
I’m just landed from an incredible ten-day trip to India, staying in Rishikesh and enjoying a transformation and wellness retreat with Namaste Retreats India. There were long walks, yoga, meditation and much…
Rishikesh Is Calling. India.
Rishikesh, situated on the banks of the Holy Mother Ganga river in the foothills of the Himalaya, is a place of ancient spiritual practices that hold the vibration of thousands of years…
The Delaire Graff Estate Spa. Putting Diamonds on the Soles of my Feet.
Earlier this week I had the great pleasure of an indulgent, calming and restorative day at the Delaire Graff Estate, where I was invited to experience their newly refurbished – and rejuvenated Spa.…
The Oranjezicht City Farm Market, Cape Town. Anchoring my Saturday mornings.
It’s become a bit of a Saturday morning ritual when I’m in town, to pop in at the Oranjezicht City Farm and Market Day to meet friends, get a coffee, find something to eat…
Trek For Big Cats. A fundraising and awareness campaign.
Trek for Big Cats founder member Gareth James Legg introduced me to their exciting expedition, asking me to help spread the word about the plight of the world’s iconic big cats and how…
Rescuing Sea Turtles And Other Adventures In Kenya.
If you are looking for a holiday with a difference, one that combines eco-consciousness with sweeping beach sunsets and once in a lifetime wildlife encounters, then Kenya should be on your list. My…
A Plea to the Johannesburg Zoo to release lonely Lammie the Elephant.
While Lammie the elephant languishes alone since the recent death of her partner, Kinkel, elephant experts are calling for her release from Johannesburg Zoo to a sanctuary, saying the captive elephant’s overall…
WE ARE ON INSTAGRAM