With a mix of British architecture, museums, markets and traditional village life existing effortlessly alongside budget hostels and five-star hotels, Livingstone is at the heart of Zambian tourism. Founded in 1905 and named after the
The mention of Victoria Falls is often met with animated dialogue as to where and when it is best to view it; in the Summer or Winter, in Zimbabwe or Zambia. For me personally
This is my Africa. Livingstone, Zambia.
Colour Ikamva, Libala School and the Gift of Creativity. Livingstone, Zambia.
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 other way –
Active Holidays For All, From The Gentle Explorer To The Adventure Seeker.
Revered as one of the natural world’s great spectacles, the raw power of the mighty Zambezi River plunging 108m into the mighty Victoria Falls has spawned awe and legends for centuries. The untamed energy of
The quote that danced around my head while at the beautiful Perivoli Lagoon House was that by Marcus Tullius Cicero – ‘If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need‘. Afterall
As we seek distractions from our busy lives, new ways to exercise, relax and unwind, as well as hobbies with a low environmental impact, kayaking is becoming increasingly popular. Especially if you love nature and
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Victoria Falls is recognised as the greatest curtain of falling water in the world. At the height of the
Leonardo da Vinci said ‘water is the driving force of all nature’ and nowhere is that more true than in Africa. Yet despite the fear of drought and ongoing prayers for rain to wet the
It was Richard Mullin who said ‘The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.’ An accurate observation as
Sparsely populated by a proud people, Botswana is a destination that calls to the adventurous nature-loving spirit, be it for a fly-in safari that takes you deep into the Okavango Delta, a sunset cruise on
‘I have become acutely aware of the responsibility that I have to do the right thing by my readers and the companies that I work with. In my writing, I, therefore, strive to create a
As the plane leaves Johannesburg Kasane bound, I try to remember the last time I visited this part of the country. It’s been at least ten years I work out, and I can’t wait to have
I am greatly honoured to have been featured as one of the Top 10 African Travel Blogs listed on Africa.com. Thank you for your interest and much-appreciated recognition. Here’s the list below. ‘One of the
It’s revered as one of the natural world’s great spectacles, and the raw power of the mighty Zambezi River plunging 108m into the mighty Victoria Falls has spawned awe and legends for centuries. There’s
I had the pleasure of being invited to Travel Tuesday on ‘Upfront with Refilwe Moloto – CapeTalk‘ on Tuesday 30th April talking all things African travel, visas and useful tips pertaining to planning your trip – with a
Would you like to join me, the Travel Designer and Sunshine Cinema for a private screening of “Ignite Your Rights Tour” at Just Like Papa on 6th of September 2018? Sunshine Cinema is a solar-powered mobile cinema housed in a Land Rover
I was asked recently by Katherine Graham to offer my thoughts on Investing in African Travel as she compiled an article for kulula’s khuluma Inflight magazine This is her feature and all the reasons why it is Africa’s time to
Greenpop Gears up for the largest citizen-led reforestation festival in Africa
My interview with Ozan (Ozzy) Emre Yerlikaya for Melanie Winter of Coffee Magazine was such a fun one to do. I have such admiration for his passion, work ethic and desire to please all he meets with
It’s that time of year when you need to start planning a trip to the Eastern Cape to plant trees and make a difference. Set in the majestic Amathole mountain range near Hogsback in the Eastern
Dawn Bradnick Jorgensen is the incidental Tourist ‘Conscious travel brings me closer to the things that matter, the people and how they’d like their stories told without compromise to the beautiful places that I find
Africa is a continent of diversity, culture and rich natural resources and I can’t encourage travel and further exploration enough. Whether you opt to go on a Kenyan Safari, or explore the heady aromatic souks of Morocco, you’ll find
You don’t have to be on the frontline of conservation to make a positive impact on the environment. You can make a difference without leaving the house. My article on just this for Travel Update.
Greenpop. – Get the new year’s diary out because in March 2017, Greenpop will be hosting their 7th annual Reforest Fest in the ancient Platbos Forest Reserve. But this isn’t just your ordinary festival!
Avani Victoria Falls Resort – My article on ‘Blissful family fun on the shores of the Zambezi’ for Diversions Magazine as it first appears here and above. Included below for easy reading. ‘Arrival is by boat,
Train Travel. – My article on ‘Luxury Train Travel’ for OnRoute Magazine as it first appears here and above. Included below for easy reading. ‘Train travel reminds that it is about the journey, as
Known as the Smoke that Thunders and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls cascades with full force into a deep crevice, shooting spray 400 metres into the sky, that
#VenusOnTheGo. – Safari. For me, talk of an African Safari conjures up dreamy images of Meryl Streep as Karen Blixen in the movie Out Of Africa. Living and laughing through the challenges of early pioneering days
I’m deeply honoured to be featured by Xtraordinary Women as their Woman of the Month, joining a collection of incredible women. My heart bursts with an appreciation for the interest. Read the interview below and
Greenpop. – It’s always a pleasure to write about the things I love. Greenpop, as my regular readers will know, is one of them. Here is the article I did on the Tangible Magic of Trees,
2104. A Good Year. It’s never too late to reflect on a good year. One that I embarked on with determination, hope and the promise of travel. It gave me all of that in abundance.
Jackie of HT Holidays contacted me and we got to speak about my love for travel, what I pack and where I’ve loved to travel. What a privilege to share with you. Thank you for the opportunity, interview as below:
Zambia. – A Baobab tree, Africa’s large upside down tree. Ancient, majestic and filled with wisdom. A sense of mystique, legend and superstition. Respect and tree love. This one was in the Greenpop camp.
Greenpop. Zambia. – Visual delights from the Dwamba Market that I visited with Patrick of The Original Cowboy Bicycle Safari Tours. Dried fish from the Zambezi River. Boabab seeds. I spoke to this young boy who was
Zambia. – One of the best things I did whilst in Livingstone with Greenpop was a +-35km cycle tour around town with The Original Cowboy Bicycle Safari Tours, all under the careful care of our guide Patrick Muyunda.
Greenpop. Zambia. – I now know that we all have an artistic side to us. Although this is certainly something that took me years to realise about myself. In my mind, I collated art and creativity with the
Greenpop. Zambia. – I met the remarkable Candice Mostert in Zambia as she taught her simple and effective eco-brick building method to the local residents at Sons of Thunder farm. Another incredible partner of GreenPop and #TreesForZambia. Supported by a group
Greenpop. Zambia. – Bicycles along the way. Yet I was told that they are very expensive to buy, which means that most people living outside the centres still walk to work, school and shopping. These I saw
Greenpop. Zambia. – Shades of blue. Infectious enthusiasm and laughter. “Take my picture” turned into cool poses, high fives and serious faces. Some pulls and pushes and hands held. Chats about school. More chats about crazy
Greenpop. Zambia. – This is my Africa. At Libala School in Livingstone, with one of the Colour Ikamva murals after a day of tree-planting with Greenpop. I realise how much of my beloved continent I still have to explore.
Greenpop. Zambia. – Kasiya is a remote rural area where the resident’s livestock holds incredible wealth and value. At night they bring their precious donkeys and goats into this makeshift place of safety. I was allowed to
Greenpop. Zambia. – People of Kasiya. Its always about the people for me and I appreciated the opportunity to meet and chat with this lovely family, living in Kasiya, quite a way outside Livingstone. Zambia. Subsistence farming
Greenpop. Zambia. – We spent an afternoon planting trees with Greenpop’s Director of Trees, Livingstone resident Benjamin Mibenge, more commonly known as Uncle Benji, on the farm that he will retire to one day. Lessons in the how, where
Greenpop. Zambia. – I loved the life size effigies for sale on the side of the main road in Livingstone. This one – ‘One Zambia. One Nation’ – in particular.
Greenpop. Zambia. – When in Livingstone, take a visit to the Livingstone Museum, in the heart of this frontier town. Established in 1934, its the largest and oldest museum in Zambia and holds a vast archaeological collection, a collection
Greenpop. Zambia. – Whilst in the Livingstone area working as a media partner for Greenpop, I spent the afternoon at Victoria Falls. Aptly named ‘The Smoke that Thunders’. The water levels were at their highest, with an estimated
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The Incidental Tourist
The Incidental Tourist is a Personal Travel Blog of a conscious traveller with a deep love for Africa, its incredible people and the environment.
Here I bring you narratives, stories, video and photographs from my travels around the globe, including accounts of gorilla trekking in Uganda, turtle rescue in Kenya, tree planting in Zambia and setting up a temporary home in Lisbon. Not to mention falling in love with Marjorelle Blue in Marrakech.
Included too are accommodation and restaurant reviews, as well as details of the conservation efforts that I support.
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