I love diving along the warm African coast, sussing out South Africa's best stargazing spots, setting up tents in Botswana, snorkelling with seals in Cape Town, clambering up Namibian dunes and once I walked 250km through the Karoo. Find more on my website, www.melanievanzyl.com

Best carry-on bags

As local airlines contemplate checked-baggage fees, more passengers are inclined to travel with hand luggage.... read more