My 2015 travel year in review, taking me to the things that matter. With special thanks to the wonderful people I’ve worked with, opportunities
#MeetSouthAfrica. – It’s here! The 2015 South African Tourism pre-Indaba #MeetSouthAfrica blogger trip has started and I’m lucky enough to be one of the 5 South
2015. – Towards the end of last year I was approached by Cheap Flights in London, who were compiling a list of Top holiday destinations for
Just over 120 years ago an event lasting 12 seconds and covering just 36 metres changed the world forever. It was the moment that Orville
Where the Wild Things Are: Desert, bush and beach destinations for the Conscious Traveller.
Seeking Sunshine and Warmth on your next trip? These destinations offer both year round.
Active Holidays For All, From The Gentle Explorer To The Adventure Seeker.
Durban on South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal is hot in climate, character and local curry, this east coast city lays itself bare with relaxed and uncomplicated
Cape Town Art & Culture Is Calling. Where to get your creative fix in South Africa’s Mother City.
Five Weekend Escapes from Cape Town.
South Korea Seoul. A city of pop culture and connectivity.
Mozambique vs. Mauritius. Where best for a beach holiday?
My Favourite Small South African Towns To Visit.
Thailand is celebrated for its magnificent royal palaces, decorative temples, glorious beaches and modern cityscapes effortlessly perched alongside peaceful riverside communities. Rich in culture and
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
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
The oldest clock tower in the city chimes a minute ahead of the rest; historic rank over the many that add their song to the
Animal interactions seem like a fun thing to do while lending a hand to conservation, but it isn’t. I reveal the dark side of these
Thousands of Lions, Tigers, Leopards and other species of big cats live out their lives in squalor however a fortunate few have found a true
Did you know that when it comes to our wine of choice, that delicious environmentally friendly options are available? I didn’t until I was gifted
St Francis and Jeffreys Bay: Make the most of your coastal escape.
Anchoring the catamaran offshore, we slipped into the warm clear waters with our fins, mask and snorkels. Drawn to the beauty of the coral reefs
The shameful practice of South Africa’s cruel and exploitative captive-bred lion hunting industry is something that regularly makes headlines, with newly revealed insight into how
The world is witnessing an unprecedented, human-induced collapse of biodiversity and is in the middle of a global pandemic caused by the consumption of wild
I am greatly honoured to have been featured as one of the Top 10 African Travel Blogs listed on Africa.com. Thank you for your interest
I’ve had a deep love for White Elephant Safaris and the Pongola Game Reserve since taking my first clients there in August of 2000 as a
What’s on your wish list for this holiday? If you found this post, then most likely it’s skiing. If so, ensure you make the experience
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
Set to encourage exploration beyond Cape Town’s main attractions is Darling in the Swartland. A quaint and progressive village found inland of Yzerfontein on the
Pangolin.Africa joins forces in effort to protect the most trafficked animal on earth.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana categorically denies that his government would ever cull elephants, contradicting the Parliamentary Report proposing culling. However, Minister of Environment and
Will giraffes survive humanity? They are as iconic as lions, rhinos and elephants and their long-term existence in the wild is under similar threat, however,
For a continent with such a diverse culture and tradition spread across its different countries, the last thing you would expect to be an attraction
Looking back at my travel experiences of the past few years, there are certainly some adventurous moments that stand out as highlights and that I
While Lammie the elephant languishes alone since the recent death of her partner, Kinkel, elephant experts are calling for her release from Johannesburg Zoo to
Bangkok is an exciting city that is known to be crowded, hot and never still; as it’s eight million plus inhabits go about their daily
Travel With Dawn – let’s explore ways of adventuring together.
Suspicious tender at heart of Zambian hippo cull scandal.
I had the great pleasure of a trip to Samara Private Nature Reserve, staying at the super stylish and luxurious Manor House and taking long
This week Cape Town played home to We Are Africa, Africa’s hottest gathering of high-end African travel brands, world-class buyers, and top international press. I
A unique and fun city that is famous for many different things and has cultural and historical layers that make it feel instantly familiar, yet leaves much for discovery.
I’ve been in the Cape Town area since 1996 and know this is where I belong, surrounded by the Cape fold mountains and her rather
One of the world’s most coveted and controversial gems, I took a look at the background, beauty and regulation standards of diamonds for Fastjet’s Places
The Art of Conscious Travel. My tips on how to be a better traveller.
Imagine you had just five days to experience the best of Singapore. That during this time you’d encounter highrises, rooftops, culture, gardens, history, rivers, sea,
Have you ever been upgraded to Business Class? I just was by Qatar Airways and it may just have ruined me for life. Problematic really, as
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
Thinking back to the uniqueness of this Indian Ocean destination, I am reminded of very many reasons to visit Reunion Island. Some Background Reunion Island is
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My 2015 travel year in review, taking me to the things that matter. With special thanks to the wonderful people I’ve worked with, opportunities enjoyed, destinations uncovered and partnerships formed. Nature, the ocean, animals,
#MeetSouthAfrica. – It’s here! The 2015 South African Tourism pre-Indaba #MeetSouthAfrica blogger trip has started and I’m lucky enough to be one of the 5 South Africans joining the 15 international bloggers that will be travelling
2015. – Towards the end of last year I was approached by Cheap Flights in London, who were compiling a list of Top holiday destinations for 2015, as predicted by South African travel bloggers. I was
Just over 120 years ago an event lasting 12 seconds and covering just 36 metres changed the world forever. It was the moment that Orville Wright piloted the first powered plane and brought us the
Where the Wild Things Are: Desert, bush and beach destinations for the Conscious Traveller.
Seeking Sunshine and Warmth on your next trip? These destinations offer both year round.
Active Holidays For All, From The Gentle Explorer To The Adventure Seeker.
Durban on South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal is hot in climate, character and local curry, this east coast city lays itself bare with relaxed and uncomplicated confidence. Populated by a mixed people, yet dominated by Zulu
Cape Town Art & Culture Is Calling. Where to get your creative fix in South Africa’s Mother City.
Five Weekend Escapes from Cape Town.
South Korea Seoul. A city of pop culture and connectivity.
Mozambique vs. Mauritius. Where best for a beach holiday?
My Favourite Small South African Towns To Visit.
Thailand is celebrated for its magnificent royal palaces, decorative temples, glorious beaches and modern cityscapes effortlessly perched alongside peaceful riverside communities. Rich in culture and tradition, the Kingdom reigns strong as one of the most
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
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 oldest clock tower in the city chimes a minute ahead of the rest; historic rank over the many that add their song to the wind every hour on the hour in the ancient city
Animal interactions seem like a fun thing to do while lending a hand to conservation, but it isn’t. I reveal the dark side of these activities the need for animal rights in tourism. We’ve all
Thousands of Lions, Tigers, Leopards and other species of big cats live out their lives in squalor however a fortunate few have found a true Sanctuary at Panthera Africa outside the quiet village of Stanford.
Did you know that when it comes to our wine of choice, that delicious environmentally friendly options are available? I didn’t until I was gifted a WWF Conservation Champions Nature & Wine hamper. 95% of
St Francis and Jeffreys Bay: Make the most of your coastal escape.
Anchoring the catamaran offshore, we slipped into the warm clear waters with our fins, mask and snorkels. Drawn to the beauty of the coral reefs and the tiny fish that darted curious and colourful up
The shameful practice of South Africa’s cruel and exploitative captive-bred lion hunting industry is something that regularly makes headlines, with newly revealed insight into how rife and devastating it really is. Blood Lions the documentary
The world is witnessing an unprecedented, human-induced collapse of biodiversity and is in the middle of a global pandemic caused by the consumption of wild species often kept in cruel, unsanitary conditions. Laws insisting on
I am greatly honoured to have been featured as one of the Top 10 African Travel Blogs listed on Africa.com. Thank you for your interest and much-appreciated recognition. Here’s the list below. ‘One of the
I’ve had a deep love for White Elephant Safaris and the Pongola Game Reserve since taking my first clients there in August of 2000 as a hopeful young one in the process of launching my tour
What’s on your wish list for this holiday? If you found this post, then most likely it’s skiing. If so, ensure you make the experience more memorable by visiting one of the most spectacular ski
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
Set to encourage exploration beyond Cape Town’s main attractions is Darling in the Swartland. A quaint and progressive village found inland of Yzerfontein on the Cape’s West Coast that first came to history in 1854
Pangolin.Africa joins forces in effort to protect the most trafficked animal on earth.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana categorically denies that his government would ever cull elephants, contradicting the Parliamentary Report proposing culling. However, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Conservation and Tourism, Kitso Mokaila now proposes elephant ‘cropping’. Having
Will giraffes survive humanity? They are as iconic as lions, rhinos and elephants and their long-term existence in the wild is under similar threat, however, the world’s tallest animals get much less public attention or
For a continent with such a diverse culture and tradition spread across its different countries, the last thing you would expect to be an attraction is a sunset. However, there are some incredible spots that
Looking back at my travel experiences of the past few years, there are certainly some adventurous moments that stand out as highlights and that I would like to recommend in my African Wish List for
While Lammie the elephant languishes alone since the recent death of her partner, Kinkel, elephant experts are calling for her release from Johannesburg Zoo to a sanctuary, saying the captive elephant’s overall wellbeing is being
Bangkok is an exciting city that is known to be crowded, hot and never still; as it’s eight million plus inhabits go about their daily lives amongst the masses of tourists who descend there annually
Travel With Dawn – let’s explore ways of adventuring together.
Suspicious tender at heart of Zambian hippo cull scandal.
I had the great pleasure of a trip to Samara Private Nature Reserve, staying at the super stylish and luxurious Manor House and taking long drives and walks with our Ranger Jan Rudd, in search
This week Cape Town played home to We Are Africa, Africa’s hottest gathering of high-end African travel brands, world-class buyers, and top international press. I was lucky enough to attend in my own capacity, taking
A unique and fun city that is famous for many different things and has cultural and historical layers that make it feel instantly familiar, yet leaves much for discovery.
I’ve been in the Cape Town area since 1996 and know this is where I belong, surrounded by the Cape fold mountains and her rather moody oceans. I proudly and constantly encourage all I meet
One of the world’s most coveted and controversial gems, I took a look at the background, beauty and regulation standards of diamonds for Fastjet’s Places in-flight magazine. Read below my ‘Diamonds in the Rough.’ The
The Art of Conscious Travel. My tips on how to be a better traveller.
Imagine you had just five days to experience the best of Singapore. That during this time you’d encounter highrises, rooftops, culture, gardens, history, rivers, sea, prime attractions and adrenalin pumping activities. That you’d share it
Have you ever been upgraded to Business Class? I just was by Qatar Airways and it may just have ruined me for life. Problematic really, as I do between 40 and 45 flights a year for
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 Durban’s port, the deck
Thinking back to the uniqueness of this Indian Ocean destination, I am reminded of very many reasons to visit Reunion Island. Some Background Reunion Island is found off the coast of Africa, with Madagascar its closest neighbour. A
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The Incidental Tourist is a Personal Travel Blog of a conscious traveller with a deep love for Africa, its incredible people and the environment.
Here I bring you narratives, stories, video and photographs from my travels around the globe, including accounts of gorilla trekking in Uganda, turtle rescue in Kenya, tree planting in Zambia and setting up a temporary home in Lisbon. Not to mention falling in love with Marjorelle Blue in Marrakech.
Included too are accommodation and restaurant reviews, as well as details of the conservation efforts that I support.
A self proclaimed earth advocate and beauty seeker, I invite you to share in my love of sustainable impact travel – and the rich offerings of our beautiful world. With a long career as a Dream Holiday Maker, I can assist with travels arrangements to any of these areas too.
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