My beloved sunny South Africa is abundant with some of the world’s most alluring places to visit. Hermanus, found in the Western Cape Province’s Overberg region, is one of these amazing destinations. If you are
As part of the Travel Designer team, who I am lucky enough to be working with, we hosted a select group of international agents for a Retreat to Mountain and Sea following the We Are Africa
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
In the Overberg town of Kleinmond roams a herd of feral horses. These majestic beasts live a life of freedom, their dark manes flowing in the wind. My story on The Wild Horses of Kleinmond,
Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” – John Muir. As much as I crave regular time in the great outdoors, I’d never considered myself a
Today I’m heading into the Overberg to join the Green Mountain Trail for a four-day hiking trail around the Green Mountain in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, in search of the little things
Pringle Bay is home from home and where my parents lives. On a recent video my children hiked Brodie’s Trail and captured the beauty of the village to video. Read more on Pringle Bay here.
There is much pleasure to be found in life’s simple quiet times. But then again, there is also a huge amount of fun to be had in the more adventurous ones too. As was discovered
‘Some things should just be done for the fun of it. Not because they’re inexpensive, practical, organic, logical, fashionable, modest, brilliant, green, expected, proper, spiritual, thinning, fattening, prudent, or GMO-allergen-smoke-chemical free.’ Me on the
When planning your visit to The Post House, 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
I’d been to Greyton before, actually I walked there once from McGregor along the Boesmanskloof Trail which winds 14km through the Riviersonderend Mountains that separate the two villages. A fine achievement I felt, as I
Grootbos. – After our wonderful #GrootbosMagic weekend, we travelled into the rather undiscovered Hemel-en-Aarde valley, where high up on a ridge is a piece of paradise that combines the rich gifts of nature and unique
In March I joined a collection of storytellers at Grootbos for some real Overberg flavoured magic. Here’s a video of the wonderful time we shared. #LoveOverberg – ‘An Overberg Odyssey’.
De Hoop Nature Reserve. – How far would you drive to find paradise? An infinite question as most of us would journey far and wide to find a setting that mimics the way the world should
Grootbos. – I love what you’ve done with the place! Its no secret that Grootbos is very special to me. I refer to it as my true wonderland and am always grateful for any opportunity to spend time
Fair Trade Tourism. – This little guy came in for a closer look while I was out at sea off Hermanus, whale-watching with Southern Right Charters. Love, nothing but a heart overflowing with love for him. So
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The Incidental Tourist
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.
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