Nieu Bethesda. Most people associate this charming village with the Owl House and Helen Martins, who lived here for most of her life, transforming a regular
Nieu Bethesda. – A graveyard holds the history and sentiment of a town, the hope and the heartache. The heart and the soul. It was
Nieu Bethesda. Most people associate this charming village with the Owl House and Helen Martins, who lived here for most of her life, transforming a regular Karoo home into one dappled with colour. Home to suns
I love Paternoster for its photogenic fishermen’s cottages, shades of blue, kilometres of near empty beaches, fine selection of restaurants and interesting items for sale in the carefully curated shops and galleries. The dramatic sunsets
My Favourite Small South African Towns To Visit.
Cape Town’s Groot Constantia recently celebrated 333 years of winemaking with a gathering of media, winemakers and friends, who enjoyed the fine produce of the valley as the three key aspects of old meets new
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 bring you insight
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 their food garden
A short film shot during my visit to Nieu Bethesda. An alluring village in the heart of the Karoo, one that offers the opportunity to escape to relax. That coupled with the luxury of
Nieu Bethesda. – A graveyard holds the history and sentiment of a town, the hope and the heartache. The heart and the soul. It was good to visit this one in the evening light and
A visit to Nieu Bethesda A visit to Nieu Bethesda captures the town’s local sites and activities as well as the famous “Owl House”. It involves N1 road tripping. One stops. Donkey carts, local
Nieu Bethesda. – The Owl House. Curios for sale just outside. Got to have one, or two or three. Especially when the salesman isTHAT cool! A look at the life of Helen Martins, 5.
Nieu Bethesda. – The Owl House. A look at the life of Helen Martins, 3.
Nieu Bethesda. – The Owl House. A look at the life of Helen Martins, 2.
Nieu Bethesda. – The Owl House. A look at the life of Helen Martins, 1.
Nieu Bethesda. – What I learn as I walk through life, both in my hometown, own country and abroad, is that many of the best stories are locked up in people who are not given
For groups and corporate teams travelling to Bangkok, the best private driver service Bangkok offers is one that pairs large-capacity premium vehicles with multilingual operational support and consistent reliability – and on that basis, Private
Located in western Morocco, the former Imperial city is a major economic hub and home to mosques, palaces and expansive gardens. Dating back to the Berber Empire, with thriving souks selling traditional textiles, handcrafted pottery
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
A photography tour is a guided trip built around taking great images. Instead of just sightseeing, the itinerary, pace, and guiding are designed to put you in the right place at the right time with
An oasis of luxury set against the foothills of Mount Kenya, Segera Retreat is home to conservation, community and culture. Its thatched villas, eccentric towers and living cactus boma are set within a garden rich
Colourful, vibrant and mystical, the very word Marrakech conjures up images of a flaming desert city; an exotic place of sensory overload with alluring sights, sounds, and flavours. One of Morocco’s oldest and most captivating
If your New Year’s Resolution is to adopt a greener lifestyle, you are not alone. As a society, we have become collectively more aware of our carbon footprints in recent times. So, as eco-friendly solutions
Every state thinks it’s special, but Delaware has the receipts when it comes to historical roots. While most people’s knowledge of this pint-sized paradise starts and ends with “it’s the first state,” there’s a whole
An exceptionally well-preserved example of an Indochina trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century, and today a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hội An is a town whose buildings and street plan
Western & Eastern Cape Slackpacking Trails.
Daniel Keulder, the recently appointed winemaker at Groot Constantia, offers insight into what lies ahead for South Africa’s oldest and most beloved wine producer. Raised in the Swartland, just an hour or so from Cape Town,
A Beginner’s Guide to Venice, Italy’s Magical Floating City.
Gonana Collection’s Coral Villa, Paternoster on the West Coast.
Where the Wild Things Are: Desert, bush and beach destinations for the Conscious Traveller.
Beyond the Eiffel Tower: Luxe Experiences on a Paris Holiday.
The USA. America is the fourth-largest in the world area-wise and contains lots of historical landscapes. From our West Coast to the Eastern Seabord, there are several highlights for local tourists.
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 sights. As much
Here is a little look at things to do in this enchanting village and why you are certain to Love Greyton. The Overberg is a scenically beautiful area and the Greyton valley with the Riviersonderend Mountains
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
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
Experience the Ancient World: 5 Historic Places to visit in Europe.
I recently enjoyed a retreat to the country thanks to ManleySocial who arranged a visit to Boschendal in the Cape Winelands and a stay in one of their gorgeous Orchard Cottages. Tucked up on the
Late last year as the moon circled the earth one last time to mark the end of an unusual year, I took a road trip north of Cape Town to spend a weekend at the
Iconic cities carry weight as we dream of destinations around the world that we’d one day like to visit. Each with their own distinct qualities and characteristics. Yet these six rather lesser-known cities are the
I am deeply touched to be included on ‘The Wonder Women of African Travel Blogging‘ list by Travelhouseuk.co.uk, and especially moved by their description of me, the work that I do as The Incidental Tourist and the way
Fun Things To Do While Social Distancing during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
In a land of plenty such as ours, where endless landscapes, white beaches, mountain peaks and abundant game await exploration, it’s not easy to select the top five South African tourist attractions. Yet in a
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
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
Pet-friendly restaurants in Cape Town (and in Joburg and Pretoria) are the best kind of restaurants and ENTERTAINER have invited me to share their recently published post on the best pet-friendly restaurants in our city. Because we all know how
By invitation of Manley Communications, I was lucky to spend a night at the Grande Roche Hotel in Paarl, taking Lemor Weiss for very good company. During our years of living in the Boland, the Grande Roche was always recognised
US zoos now plan to import baby elephants from Zimbabwe, undeterred by the international furore over their 2016 import of 18 wild elephants from Swaziland. The US Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) media liaison,
Greenpop, my favourite tree planters, are to host their 8th annual Festival of Action on the Garden Route. The 2019 Eden Festival of Action will be Greenpop’s 8th annual Festival of Action event. Hosted over
A three-day slackpacking hike is a great way to experience the Overberg’s flora and fauna … and reinvigorate both body and mind. Nothing puts life into perspective like retreating to the mountains, taking time to appreciate
It might be cooling down on our side of the globe, but in the Northern Hemisphere the weather is warming and the flowers are exploding into bloom. This is particularly true of Britain where after
