'Conscious travel brings me closer to the things that matter, the people and how they’d like their stories told.’
Dawn Bradnick Jorgensen, The Incidental Tourist
Riga, the capital of Latvia. A cultural centre with museums, concert halls and art nouveau.
The capital of Latvia is a cultural centre, with museums and concert halls, art nouveau architecture, and a pedestrianized Old Town that opens onto the vibrant Livu Square. Set on the Baltic Sea at the
The Angala Boutique Hotel in the Cape Winelands. A gift of wellbeing and rejuvenation.
Angala Boutique Hotel & Guest House in the Cape Winelands is the ideal place to focus on your wellbeing – of every kind. I made it my base for a couple of nights to indulge
How To Make Your Trip More Meaningful?
The days of carefree spontaneous travel are long gone with quarantines and postponements, lockdowns and isolation, dread and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus dominating our plans. However, with a successful vaccination campaign around the world, we
Livingstone, Zambia. Beyond the Falls.
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
When Boots are Made for Walking. A Look at my Recommended Cape Nature Trails.
I round off each day with an hour’s walk, often longer, as it helps to clear my mind after a busy day and affords me an opportunity to don my best Women’s Boots. Beyond that
‘Die Nuwe Graskoue Trappers’ Riel Dancers in Heuningvlei. Bushman’s Kloof.
One of the highlights of a visit to South Africa’s Cederberg area is a chance to see the ‘Die Nuwe Graskoue Trappers’ Riel Dancer Champions. I’d heard about them and followed their story, but nothing could
The Marataba Conservation Camps. Balancing Tourism with Conservation.
In a privately managed 21,000 hectare portion of the Marakele National Park – an exclusive wilderness at the foot of South Africa’s scenically beautiful Waterberg mountain range, Marataba Conservation Camps host a range of innovative
Why It’s Time to Visit Baku, Azerbaijan.
With its incredible architecture, culture, and cuisine, Baku is a truly unique destination and yet often overlooked by tourists. In this guide, you’ll find out what Baku is known for, and why it’s time to
5 Islands in Europe Perfect For Social Distancing.
Europe is a continent that offers an all round holiday experience for tourists. I love the cities that are rich in history with buildings dating back 2000 years, and visiting them is an incredible experience.
Northern Italy Changed My Life.
A guest post by Desa Rome. ‘I wanted to do something big for my 35th birthday and travelling to beautiful places came to mind. After considering several destinations I settled on a road trip in
Groot Constantia’s Wine & Gift Shop, showcasing the area’s most talented creatives.
Groot Constantia Wine Estate has launched a stunning Wine & Gift Shop in their recently redesigned tasting room that celebrates all things local while showcasing a host of carefully selected items by talented Cape-based and
There’s never been a better time to visit Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
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
Honduras’ Roatán: Pirates, Parrots and Punta dancing. The Caribbean.
A scuba diving and snorkelling paradise, the entire coastline of Roatán is fringed by white beaches and turquoise waters that teem with tropical fish. On land, find a mountainous interior of pine-forested hills. Roatán is
Best Spots to Visit in Central Europe.
The Americas may hold some powerful and intriguing nations, and Asia is definitely incredibly diverse and interesting, but when it comes to beauty, Europe remains incomparable. If you’re planning that much-anticipated trip, Central Europe remains
Perivoli Lagoon House. Magnificent villa living in a pristine private fynbos reserve.
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
I’m craving a tropical island getaway, are you?
I imagine I’m not alone when I say that I’m restless. Not only emotionally after a year and a half of adjusted living, working from home, not seeing enough of my friends and laying low
