TRAVEL THOUGHTS

You know that feeling when you walk into a spa with calm music, soft lighting, and everything is tidy, clean, and peaceful? You immediately feel so much better and less stressed. Now, what if your

From safari to sea, South Africa’s quieter, cooler months are ideal for a road trip. Spot cheetah cubs at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, sip coffee at a 101-year-old roastery in Gqeberha, pick strawberries in the Gamtoos

Purchasing a yacht goes beyond the sticker price; it requires thoughtful planning and a solid awareness of ongoing costs, including maintenance, insurance, and legal obligations. Every aspect of yacht ownership—from identifying the right vessel for

Named for a woman lauded for being resilient, creative and resourceful, Bertha Wines reminds of the power of community and the impact supportive women have on each other. The family has always been interested in

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,

Becoming a genius in your spare travel time sounds a little grandiose. And, of course, it is. But if you want to try it, nothing is stopping you. Gaining a few IQ points could have

A place of unique beauty, symmetrically laid Portuguese pavements, brightly painted buildings, and viewpoints that reveal layers of terracotta roofs and white church steeples. You would be forgiven for losing your heart in this European city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage with

Humanity has been around much longer than civilization. Long before we walked on the paved streets of our towns and cities, our ancestors roamed vast areas of untamed wilderness every day on their life’s journey.

Airlink flights connecting Cape Town and St Helena Island have made their seasonal return. Flights between South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ and the South Atlantic Island will operate every Saturday until 29 March 2025. These flights

Travel can be an amazing way to explore who you are, and what the world is about, and experience life in places other than your corner of the world. But for many people, modern travel

A pair of endangered African Egyptian Vultures have made the final leg of their 16 600 km journey from San Diego and are now in their permanent Eastern Cape home. This marks the end of a long

An African horse safari combines game viewing on horseback in the African bush with magnificent wildlife and learning about the rich history of the area. They take you to another world, offering a tranquil yet