Soaring over Kenya’s Maasai Mara in a hot air balloon 15 August 2017 Hippos grumbled and hyenas called as we waited for the hot air balloon to inflate... read more
5 things everyone should do at Mokala National Park 16 May 2017 Mokala is a malaria-free national park off the N12 near Kimberley, a perfect stopover between... read more
Canyon Roadhouse: a blast from the past 22 July 2015 At Canyon Roadhouse 15 km from Namibia's famous Fish River Canyon, make a pit stop... read more
A trip to Pemba and Medjumbe Island 29 January 2015 Visit northern Mozambique's Pemba in Cabo Delgado province and Medjumbe Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago... read more
Spion Kop: a battle of blunders 7 November 2014 Mistakes, miscommunication, bungles and blunders. That's the story of the Battle of Spion Kop in... read more
Goukamma: a hidden retreat on the Garden Route 18 June 2014 Much of Goukamma Nature Reserve's charm lies in its walking, kayaking, birding and sense of... read more
Wine and food pairings in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 18 February 2014 Go on a taste adventure in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus in the Overberg ... read more
Stars and snow at The Galaxy B&B in Sutherland, Karoo 28 January 2014 If you're lured to the small Karoo town of Sutherland by the promise of stars... read more
Dizu Plaatjies shares African music at the Darling Voorkamerfest 30 September 2013 Dizu Plaatjjies loves African traditional music. It has taken him all over the world but... read more
First-timer’s guide to the Kgalagadi 22 August 2013 An all-you-need-to-know guide to visiting this semi-desert of red dunes and star-crammed skies where African... read more
