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St Francis and Jeffreys Bay: Make the most of your coastal escape.
St Francis and Jeffreys Bay: Make the most of your coastal escape.

Botswana Land of Plenty. A country that calls to the nature-lover’s spirit.
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

Advocating for a Better World as The Incidental Tourist. My interview with Earth Chats.
‘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

Ever wondered about the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and how they like to travel?
That old adage ‘the world is your oyster’ has never rung more true. Flights link once remote destinations, luxury trains add opulence and romance to cross-country routes, and indulgent cruises have become as popular and

Woman&Home Magazine announces ‘South Africa’s Amazing Women – 40 Over 40 – Awards’.
I am greatly honoured to be included in the ‘Woman&Home South African Amazing Women 40 over 40 Awards’ social influencers category, alongside the most inspiring women – each admirably leading the way in their fields

Green Is The New Luxury. Lockdown Lessons Q&A with Bizcommunity.com.
I was asked by Ruth Cooper of BizCommunity to answer a few questions in their #LockdownLessons series talking about thoughts and predictions on how travel will shift to a more authentic, climate-friendly and sustainable focus

Ten Things You Must Do In Kampala, Uganda. From the back of a Boda Boda.
We skirt around the corner down a rather narrow road that leads right into the pulsating heart of the city. With one hand on my camera, I try to capture the passing sights, holding on

Silence, Space and a Safari with Purpose at Tswalu Kalahari.
In an increasingly busy world, retreating to a remote private wilderness is the ultimate luxury. Especially where exclusive lodges offer fine dining and discerning service and the surrounds play home to an array of protected

What the coronavirus means for SA’s travel influencers, for Traveller24.
You’re going to start seeing a lot less of those beautiful exotic beach sunset pics on your Instagram feed these days … What the coronavirus means for SA’s travel influencers, my commentary and contribution for Traveller24.

Top Things to do in KwaZulu Natal, for SA&Beyond Magazine.
The Zulu Kingdom – South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal province, is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, proud cultural diversity and vibrant pulsating energy. But beyond the popular coastline is a somewhat overlooked land

Ways of Maintaining Your Health While Travelling, for SA&Beyond Magazine.
As borderline panic and the severity of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads through the media networks, far too similar to those terrifying scenes from the 2011 film Contagion, there’s a mad rush for face mask and

The Crossing. Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro for the adventure seeker, for khuluma inflight magazine.
The Crossing. Some suffered the indignity of running out of cold beer, while others were badly hit by Cyclone Kurumi and fell off the radar. In this month’s kulula khuluma in-flight magazine (March 2020 pages

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 for its natural

The Beatles, meditation and a spiritual retreat on the banks of the Ganges River in Rishikesh, India.
It was the month I was born, February ‘68, that The Beatles travelled to Rishikesh in northern India to take part in an advanced Transcendental Meditation training course at the ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh

McGregor, for a soulful getaway.
The first time I visited McGregor was to walk the rather intense but scenically beautiful Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail that traverses the rocky hills and valleys between there and Greyton. Arriving by road into the tranquil

Harvesting an appreciation for Honey.
“Well,” said Pooh, “what I like best?” and then he had to stop and think. Because although eating honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to