
Spring Wildflowers: South Africa in Bloom
It’s that wonderful time of year in Southern Africa when the days grow longer, temperatures rise, and colour returns to the land, particularly in the

It’s that wonderful time of year in Southern Africa when the days grow longer, temperatures rise, and colour returns to the land, particularly in the

Top Botanical Gardens in the World.

Many tourists see Middle Eastern Gulf etiquette as something they must tiptoe through, afraid of doing something wrong. Yet cultural norms offer fascinating insight into

I was lucky enough to receive a most welcome media drop from the Durbanville Wine Valley, which included a bottle of their highly anticipated 2026

Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is old, complex, and biologically rich. It is also home to half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bordering the Democratic Republic

Located in western Morocco, the former Imperial city is a major economic hub and home to mosques, palaces and expansive gardens. Dating back to the

If I say Madagascar, do you say lemur? The one thing that everybody seems to know about Madagascar, the rather large piece of land that broke away from the African continent, is that its lemurs followed a unique natural evolution.

Nairobi as Kenya’s capital city is a hub of heaving cars and busses, khaki-clad tourists and cool fashionista locals proudly embracing the infectious energy of

South Africa is a hiker’s paradise. Few countries offer such a dramatic mix of landscapes in one place — towering mountains, rugged coastlines, ancient forests,

An oasis of luxury set against the foothills of Mount Kenya, Segera Retreat is home to conservation, community and culture. Its thatched villas, eccentric towers

Kenya is synonymous with safaris and as an African destination conjures up images of open plains rich with migrating wildebeest, relaxed game and scatterings of

Experience the beauty and vibrant culture of the Cape West Coast of South Africa with West Coast Way this summer. This ultimate road trip features

Should you be considering a visit to Victoria Falls, do be in touch as I’d love to help with your planning. There’s so very much

Considering its remoteness, I’d imagined absolute silence would resound from the dramatic Cederberg rockface that surrounds Bakkrans. Yet it was gentle birdsong, the whispering wind and occasional grunt of a rock hyrax that were the soundtracks

As I prepare to travel to Israel for a long-overdue return trip – I lived there many years ago – it’s my much-loved and faithful

Plains Camp by Samara Karoo Reserve.

It’s that wonderful time of year in Southern Africa when the days grow longer, temperatures rise, and colour returns to the land, particularly in the Western Cape, where wildflowers burst into bloom and the fynbos


Many tourists see Middle Eastern Gulf etiquette as something they must tiptoe through, afraid of doing something wrong. Yet cultural norms offer fascinating insight into the lives of the people living in the area. Typically,

I was lucky enough to receive a most welcome media drop from the Durbanville Wine Valley, which included a bottle of their highly anticipated 2026 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc, the signature collaborative vintage produced in Cape

Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is old, complex, and biologically rich. It is also home to half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo and located in the southwestern corner of Uganda,

Located in western Morocco, the former Imperial city is a major economic hub and home to mosques, palaces and expansive gardens. Dating back to the Berber Empire, with thriving souks selling traditional textiles, handcrafted pottery

If I say Madagascar, do you say lemur? The one thing that everybody seems to know about Madagascar, the rather large piece of land that broke away from the African continent, is that its lemurs followed a unique natural evolution.

Nairobi as Kenya’s capital city is a hub of heaving cars and busses, khaki-clad tourists and cool fashionista locals proudly embracing the infectious energy of the country’s largest gateway city. A place that allows you

South Africa is a hiker’s paradise. Few countries offer such a dramatic mix of landscapes in one place — towering mountains, rugged coastlines, ancient forests, deep canyons, and wide-open grasslands. Whether you’re looking for a

An oasis of luxury set against the foothills of Mount Kenya, Segera Retreat is home to conservation, community and culture. Its thatched villas, eccentric towers and living cactus boma are set within a garden rich

Kenya is synonymous with safaris and as an African destination conjures up images of open plains rich with migrating wildebeest, relaxed game and scatterings of acacia trees than this East African country. Actually, the term

Experience the beauty and vibrant culture of the Cape West Coast of South Africa with West Coast Way this summer. This ultimate road trip features 12 must-see attractions showcasing the region’s biodiversity and rich heritage.

Should you be considering a visit to Victoria Falls, do be in touch as I’d love to help with your planning. There’s so very much to do and experience in this wonderful frontier town. How

Considering its remoteness, I’d imagined absolute silence would resound from the dramatic Cederberg rockface that surrounds Bakkrans. Yet it was gentle birdsong, the whispering wind and occasional grunt of a rock hyrax that were the soundtracks to my stay. My article in House and Leisure Discover,

As I prepare to travel to Israel for a long-overdue return trip – I lived there many years ago – it’s my much-loved and faithful backpack that I reach for in-between cleaning cameras and charging

Plains Camp by Samara Karoo Reserve.