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Ten moments not to miss on a luxury train journey in South Africa.
The romance of train travel is alive and well in South Africa and beyond and luxurious trains transport guests through spectacular landscapes, with regular stops along the way to visit the key…
My Ten Top Things to Do in Kenya.
Today the term universally describes the privilege of time in the bush, 4×4 vehicles, competent guides and remote camps where you are invited to reconnect with nature and be humbled by the…
10 practical tips for visiting Southern Africa.
In a land of plenty such as South Africa, where endless landscapes, white beaches, mountain peaks and abundant game reserves await discovery, you’d be forgiven for being rather oblivious to the practical…
Small South African Inland Towns To Visit.
Some countries were created for road tripping. And South Africa is definitely one of them. Especially when the luxury of time allows you to veer off course, leave the highway and explore the…
Postcards from Childhood. Early travel.
A while ago I was asked to contribute to the Edgars Club Magazine’s Live Smart Travel Postcards feature that looked at our earliest memories of childhood adventures. I just found this and…
Reasons to be Investing in Africa.
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…
10 African Travel Instagram Accounts to Follow.
Photographers posting their pics out of the bright continent are dispelling myths and breaking down misconceptions as they fill their accounts with inspiring images and stories from previously, mostly inaccessible areas. From…
Meet Me In Morocco. A dizzying road trip through an ancient land.
Writing by my (returned to) maiden name Dawn Bradnick, I told kulula’s khuluma in-flight magazine about my behind the wheel dizzying road trip through an ancient world. Meet Me In Morocco, Thelma…
The Art of Conscious Travel. My tips on how to be a better traveller.
From minding your own carbon footprint to mindful interactions with locals, I offered some suggestions on The Art of Conscious Travel for kulula’s khuluma in-flight magazine, looking at ways we can be more…
5 Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam.
The first thing to strike you about Ho Chi Minh City is how the streets teem with family-laden scooters, bicycles, cars and carts that weave their way between pedestrians in conical hats…
Rovos Rail From Cape Town to Pretoria.
When next in Pick n Pay, pick up a copy of the latest Travel Ideas magazine, it’s packed with interesting content and travel stories, and I’m very happy to have an article on my dreamy…
An Interview with Coffee Magazine.
In the Summer Edition of The Coffee Magazine I contributed the cover story on the intrepid coffee adventures of Travel Designer, Ozzy Yerlikaya. It turns out they were interested in my rather intrepid…
Island Hopping Off Madagascar’s Nosy Be.
One of the highlights of 2017 was my trip to Madagascar with MadagasCaT to spend a week island hopping off Nosy Be. I wrote about it for the Namibia Airlines Flamingo Inflight…
Five of the Wildest Places to Drink Coffee. For Coffee Magazine.
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…
Zambia, Livingstone and Victoria Falls.
If you’re flying fastjet in February or March, look out for my Travel Diary column on ‘Livingstone, Zambia and Victoria Falia’ in their Places magazine. Loved writing this, there’s so much to see and…
Rooi Rose Magazine Blogger Feature.
The February 2018 issue of rooi rose magazine has a feature on bloggers and I’m grateful to be featured alongside Responsible Traveller, Mzansigirl and one of my favourite food creatives, The Kate Tin. Lovely for my Birthday month.…
Botswana Land of Plenty. A country that calls to the nature-loving spirit.
Sparsely populated by a proud people, Botswana strives to live up to its national slogan ‘Our Country, Our Pride’. This is a destination that calls to the adventurous nature-loving spirit, be it for…
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. For onRoute Magazine.
Ever wondered about the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and how they like to travel?My article exploring just this for OnRoute Magazine is in print, or for your convenience, it can be found…
Travelling to Mauritius on a budget? This is how easily it can be done.
Set off Madagascar’s east coast, Mauritius is affectionately referred to as the Star of the Indian Ocean and has long been the number one choice for South Africans travelling abroad. Not just…
Just Cruising onboard the MSC Sinfonia. In Air Namibia’s Inflight Magazine Flamingo.
My wonderful MSC Sinfonia Cruise from Durban to Mozambique Island is now published in the Air Namibia in-flight magazine, Flamingo. The helicopter hovers overhead as the MSC Sinfonia pulls out of…
An Impenetrable Dream. Trekking Uganda’s Bwindi Forest for Journey Magazine.
The Summer issue of Sure Travel Journey features ‘18 travel experiences for 2018. Make Memories for Life’, a compilation of 18 epic travel stories and experiences from a range of writers, columnists, comedians…
Getting Bang for your Buck. A look at Affordable Travel for onRoute Magazine.
As South Africans we know all too well how much money goes into an international trip. Beyond the cost of long-haul flights, we need to convert our hard-earned Rands into foreign currency…
Pitch your tent at SA’s Best Beach Camps. For onRoute Magazine.
South Africa has a coastline that stretches more than 2500 kilometers from the barren border shared with Namibia on the Atlantic Ocean, to the bottom of Africa and up again to the…
Panoramic Switzerland In the Spring time.
When I say Switzerland, do notions of chocolate, cheese, alpine slopes, funiculars, cowbells, watches, trains, hiking poles, peaceful neutrality and bank accounts come to mind? If yes, you would be right on…
Five cheap and free things to do in Kimberley.
Did you know that Kimberley was the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to install electric streetlights? It was September 1882 and meant that Kimberley’s electric lights went on before those of London,…
My ‘Going Green’ Column for Life by Lexus.
I was asked to pen the Life by Lexus Voices Column for their June-July issue. Entitled ‘Going Green’, I shared my thoughts on Sustainable Travel and the essential role it plays in…
Western Cape. Where Mountains meet the Sea. For onRoute Magazine.
My article ‘Western Cape. Where Mountains meet the Sea’ for OnRoute Magazine as it first appears here on pages 10-16, and above. Also included below for easy reading. In their Uncovering South Africa…
Gauteng. Urban Powerhouse and Party Playground. For onRoute Magazine.
My article ‘Gauteng. Urban Powerhouse and Party Playground’ for OnRoute Magazine as it first appears here on pages 4-9, and above. Also included below for easy reading. In their Uncovering South Africa issue,…
Eastern Cape. Natural and Untamed. For onRoute Magazine.
My article ‘Eastern Cape, Wild and Untamed’ for OnRoute Magazine as it first appears here on pages 18-22, and above. Also included below for easy reading. In their Uncovering South Africa issue, onRoute…
The Top Eating Experiences In Your City. For OnRoute Mag.
My article ‘Top Eating Experiences in your City’ for OnRoute Magazine as it first appears here on pages 52-56, and above. Included below for easy reading. I really loved writing this and sharing…
My Cooking Wild Safari. In Air Namibia’s Flamingo Magazine.
‘We wake to the early morning sun, drink strongly brewed coffee and indulge in a hearty breakfast of fluffy omelettes that spill perfectly cooked cherry tomatoes and wild mushrooms onto the plate.…
Featherbed Nature Reserve: A sacred inheritance. Traveller24
Imagine inheriting a large piece of prime real estate and opting to keep it untouched, preserved, safe from development and sacred. In order that future generations will know the beauty of nature…
Adopting Change. Make a difference without leaving the house.
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…
10 Things to do in KwaZulu Natal.
‘10 Things to Do in KwaZulu-Natal.’ My article as written for Round The World Experts, as it originally appears here. ‘The sultry city of Durban hugs the Indian Ocean, drawing crowds to…
‘Kimberly a Diamond of a City’ for Airlink’s Skyways In-flight Magazine.
If you’re flying Fly Airlink this month, you’ll catch my piece on ‘Kimberley, a Diamond of a City’ in their inflight Skyways magazine. It really is a destination worth adding to your…
The best South African malaria-free Safari destinations.
South African Safari. – Cheapflights asked me about South African malaria free safari destinations. Legend has it the Fever Tree got its name due to growing where malaria is most prevalent. Early day…
Eye See Africa’s Sommelier Onboard Wine Tours.
Bespoke tour operating company Eye See Africa, invited me to a take a look at their recently launched ‘Sommelier Onboard Wine Tours’. Find the article as first published here, and for your…
The Sheer Indulgence of Rovos Rail’s Durban Safari. For Air Namibia’s Flamingo Magazine.
Rovos Rail. – My article on ‘The Sheer Indulgence of Rovos Rail’s Durban Safari’ for Air Namibia’s Flamingo Inflight Magazine is out, so if you’re flying any of their routes you may…
What to Wear on Safari. For African Safari Home.
Safari. – I was asked by African Safari Home (ASH) to do a guest post, offering my best advice and practical suggestions on what clothes to wear on safari. Find it here: http://www.africansafarihome.com/what-to-wear-on-safari/ or as…
Six bars in Cape Town for sundowner dates.
Cape Town. – Cheapflights asked me about Cape Town’s sundowners scene … ‘With the sun setting at 8pm during Cape Town’s summer months, those golden hours between day and night are…
Six must-visit markets in and around Cape Town.
Cape Town. – Cheapflights asked me about Cape Town’s market scene … ‘With summer upon us there are gazillions of opportunities to be outdoors. And if you’re visiting Cape Town, you…
Family fun on the shores of the Zambezi. Avani Victoria Falls Resort for Diversions Mag.
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.…
On The Right Track. Talking Luxury Train Travel. For onRoute Magazine.
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 best road trips within a 3-hour drive of Johannesburg.
South Africa – Continuing with the get out and love your country theme, Cheapflights also asked me about my recommended road trip escape destinations within an easy 3 hours drive of Johannesubrg. An…
The best road trips within a 3-hour drive of Cape Town.
South Africa – Cheapflights asked me about my favourite road trip escape destinations within an easy 3 hours drive of Cape Town. ‘It’s often said that some of Cape Town’s most…
SAFREA #InstaFamousCT: Blogging and Social Media for Business.
I’ll be talking at the Southern African Freelancers’ Association (Safrea) – Western Cape #InstaFamousCT event on Thursday 18 September 2016, about ’Blogging and Social Media for Business’ alongside some incredible talent.…
Five Lesser-Known SANParks Worthy of a Visit.
“SANParks do good work.” SANParks manages a collective of 19 National Parks which represent the indigenous fauna, flora, varied landscape and cultural heritage of our country. They are set in areas…
Spiritual Retreats for the Soul Searcher. For onRoute Mag.
My article on ‘Spiritual Retreats for the Soul Searcher’ for OnRoute Magazine as it first appears here and above. Included below for easy reading. After more than ten years of being obsessively…
Swiss International Air Lines Introduces #TeamSWISSZA.
Switzerland. – Last December as a guest of Swiss International Air Lines, I joined a group of fun loving, adventurous South Africans to travel to Switzerland with Danica Helfrich, Head of SWISS South…
Four of my favourite South African Walking Trails. For Round The World Experts.
‘Discovery on Foot: Four South African Walking Trails.’ My article as written for Round The World Experts as it originally appears here. ‘Be it gentle meanders or adrenaline thrills, active holidays…
As I celebrated 6 years of The Incidental Tourist I sat down with CapeTownETC for some Q&A’s about my Blog.
Interview. – As I celebrated 6 years from the day I started The Incidental Tourist, I sat down with Cape Town Etc for some Q&A time chatting about my love for…
Romancing Africa with these Ten Most Idyllic Honeymoon Retreats. For Eye See Africa.
Africa. – There’s something magical about the big skies, African bushveld, rich traditions and seductive nature of Africa that adds romance to any given day, making it especially idyllic as the destination for…
Voluntourism. A Look at Travel that Matters for OnRoute Mag.
Voluntourism. – My article on ‘Voluntourism. Travel that Matters’ for OnRoute Magazine as it first appears here. Included below for easy reading. ‘One of the largest and fastest growing sectors of…
Things to do in Livingstone, Zambia. For Eye See Africa.
Livingstone. – There is much to do in Livingstone, over and above a visit to the mighty Victoria Falls. I wrote this post for Eye See Africa highlighting some of the attractions and…
Animal Rights in Tourism. My Article for Travel Update Magazine.
Animal interactions seem like a fun thing to do while lending a hand to conservation, but there’s a dark side to it. Here’s my article on Animal Rights in Tourism for Travel…
Route 62 Meander. A Guide to South Africa’s Iconic Tourist Route. For Eye See Africa.
Bespoke tour operating company Eye See Africa, asked me to write a guide to Route 62, highlighting the many things on offer. Find the article as first published here, and for your convenience…
25 Things I did in 2015. A Year of Conscious Travel. In the Longest Photos Set Ever.
2015. – Every year at about this time, I sit down to write about, reflect on and appreciate all that the previous twelve months have brought me. To pay respect, to…
Reunion Island. Untamed Adventures on a Wild Island. For Travel Updates.
My visit to Reunion Island remains a highlight of my travels. The creole music, sultry atmosphere, myriad of attractions and activities on offer. Black beaches, white beaches, blue lagoons, aerial views. Hill…
The Spier Revolution. A Story for African Travel Market Mag.
My article on ’The Spier Revolution’ has just published in African Travel Market and I’m so happy to be spreading the good word about Spier Wine Farm, their philosophy and gentle relationship…
Green Pearls Unique Places. On Eco Tourism in Africa.
Green Pearls. – Green Pearls Unique Places have a portfolio of handpicked, sustainable and unique places worldwide that focus on sustainable development. Their philosophy is based on the belief that we are…
Weylandts Tastemaker Interview on Travel with The Incidental Tourist.
Weylandts Furniture and Decor Store invited me to answer some questions about The Incidental Tourist in their Tastemakers Journal, about my travels, childhood memories, favourite places and things I never travel without. Also…
E-Tourism Africa Summit. My Presentation. Travel Bloggers.
ETAS15. – By invitation of Damian Cook of E-Tourism Summit, I was invited to join the panel discussions surrounding bloggers and working with bloggers at the Cape Town #ETAS15 yesterday. Offered the opportunity…
Rescuing Sea Turtles And Other Adventures In Kenya. A piece for Travelstart.
Kenya. – I told Travelstart about my time in Kenya, including a collection of useful tips about how to get there, travelling around and which areas to focus on. ‘If you are…
Exploring the Land of Plenty. The Nature Lover’s Route. For the SATYC Travelnownow 2015 Conference Brochure. Find the whole edition here and pick up a printed copy at the WYSTC event in…
Where the Wild Things Are. In the Edgars Club Magazine. September 2015.
Where the Wild Things Are. Jungle, bush and beach destinations for the Conscious Traveller. My travel feature in the Edgars Club Magazine September 2015 Travel Feature. As below: Looking back, I think the change…
Time-travelling in Turkey. For Travel Updates. Issue 4.
Turkey. – My first article in Travel Update magazine, where I talk about my time in Turkey with Trafalgar Travel. The very best memories. As below for easy reading. Time-travelling in Turkey…
A Taste of Cape Town. For Round The World Experts.
Cape Town. – Following my Insider’s Guide to the Mother City on Round the World Experts, I wrote a piece about food in our city, because if I’m learning anything, it’s how very…
St Francis and Jeffreys Bay: Make the most of your coastal escape. For Traveller24.
Eastern Cape. – Growing up in a landlocked state left me with a deep fascination with the ocean and the surfers that brought victory to their agility as they rode her waves. South…
Trekking through the Mountain Zebra National Park. For Traveller24.
Mountain Zebra National Park. – I’ve made it my mission to visit all of SA’s National Parks and encourage everybody in our beautiful country, to do the same. There are currently 21…
Bain’s Kloof Pass: More than a Passage to the Hinterland. For Traveller24.
Wellington. – It is true what they say, the best things in life are found closest to home; all you need to do is look. For me home means Wellington in the Western…
Active Holidays. In the Edgars Club Magazine. July 2015.
Active Holidays. – Be it gentle meanders or adrenalin thrills, its here to stay. I wrote an article for the Edgars Club Magazine July 2015 Travel Feature. As below: ‘The four-hour hike in…
How can a child learn without a desk? Swipe your MySchool card and support Tutudesk.
MySchool Tutudesk. – As a travel blogger I need to work on the go, grab that faithful laptop and sit down to answer emails, do an edit, even write an article…
Hot Air Ballooning in Magaliesberg: a look at this dream experience. For Round the World Experts.
I was asked by Round the World Experts about my incredible hot air balloon flight over the Magaliesberg area: ‘We gather before dawn, hot coffee in hand huddled around an open fire…
Walking the Streets of Graaff-Reinet. For Traveller24.
Graaff-Reinet. – I was asked a while ago to walk Traveller24 through one of our country’s oldest towns, once described as the prettiest in all of Africa by David Livingstone himself –…
Greenpop. The Tangible Magic of Trees. For Traveller24.
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…
Cape Town: an Insider Guide to the Mother City. For Round the World Experts.
Cape Town. – I was asked by Round the World Experts to offer an insider’s guide to the Mother city. How best to see the most popular attractions, the must do’s and a…
The Beauty that is Babylonstoren. For African Travel Market Magazine.
Babylonstoren. – Earlier this year I visited the very special Babylonstoren in the Cape Winelands, where I spent an indulgent night in one of their suites, revelled in the joys and discoveries of…
Fulfulling a dream, through overland travel. A piece for OnRoute Mag.
Uganda. – I wrote this piece for On Route Magazine a while ago, talking about how opting to do an overland trip to see the gorillas had allowed me to fulfil a long standing…
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. A piece for Africa Travel.
Uganda. – Almost exactly a year ago, I enjoyed an experience of a lifetime. Gorilla Trekking in Uganda. Interestingly, I never posted much on my blog back then, but would now like…
Touring Kampala with Walter’s Tours. A piece for Travelstart.
Uganda. – Imagine being able to manoeuvre freely through the streets of a vibrant and pulsating African city. Face to the wind. Ear to the varied sounds. Eyes peaked to the visual offerings.…
Athens. 48 Hours Of Old and New. A piece for Travelstart.
Athens. – The view from my one-bedroom apartment overlooks a secret garden, one of many that Athens keeps between the pastel hues, burnt orange and warm greys that dominate the city’s…
Proudly bringing Travel Massive to the Mother City.
The 30th April 2014 sees the first Travel Massive in Cape Town and I am proud to be one of the Mother City based travel lovers that helped make it happen –…
#nomadgorillas. – On the 9th February I fulfill a lifelong dream when I join a group of travel writers for the Nomad Tours Gorilla Trekking Safari. Visiting Rwanda and Uganda. My route will take me…
2013. The Year of the Heart. Nothing is Black and White.
Finding the balance with friendship, support and love in 2013. At Grootbos. Every year delivers special memories and a renewed look at life. If we’re lucky – and I am very lucky…
A little bit about Me
This is a space for me to share memories, anecdotes, photos, stories and travel advise which I have collected over the past years. Also new experiences which I constantly search out and enjoy.…
