I’ve already ticked off the bucket list item of a gondola ride and admired the eye-wateringly expensive Murano glass twinkling in shops hidden off the winding Venetian calle (streets). I’ve even snapped …
The world needs more love, and Bali has a lot of it to offer. The Balinese Hinduism culture is one that revolves around love, respect for others and everyday spirituality. They embrace …
Calm waters, soft sandy beaches. Kids laughing. Parents relaxing. Sound too good to be true? Well, it’s not if you book your next family holiday to the tropical island of Mauritius! Mauritius …
In the 80’s, almost everyone had triangular tents and a caravan. Dads would spend weekends hitching the long, beige car up to the Sprite caravan, Mom would straighten her shoulder pads and …
Imagine Mount Kilimanjaro collapsing in a pile of ash. The last time Ngorongoro blew it’s top three million years ago, that’s exactly what happened. Its volcanic cone – believed to have stood …
Safari Plains redefines luxury in the bush, COMBINING the elements of a great safari, a luxurious setting and a sophisticated ambience. Recently awarded a 5-star status, the magnificent Safari Plains is set against the backdrop …
I had no plans. My flight was booked – and that’s where my itinerary ended. My first ever trip to explore this part of South Africa was going to be an unscripted …
Our trusty app, Park4Night, has guided us to a parking lot nestled in the middle of a valley and moments away from a white sandy beach with vast boulders battered by the …
The prospect of emigrating to an entirely different country or continent is nerve-racking, yet exhilarating – a fresh start in a foreign land is just what you need to escape your comfort …
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the world’s largest inland deltas. While most river deltas usually lead to an ocean, the Okavango River empties onto open land, flooding the savanna …
We all have a few of those – sayings or quotes that really speak to us. On some deep, subconscious level we can relate to the author. Either that, or it reflects an …
“Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret” – Oscar Wilde We recently asked our Travel Ideas readers for their reasons why they take holidays and travel. It is only once …
If the travel bug has bitten, but you won’t be able to tick off an item or two from your bucket list soon… we suggest starting with travel New Year’s Resolutions. This …
Although it may seem impossible, it can still be affordable to travel overseas. We know that 2018 has not been the greatest year with the Rand hitting a few exceptional lows against the Dollar …
“It’s – Christmas time Mistletoe and wine Children singing Christian rhyme. With logs on the fire and gifts on the tree A time to rejoice in the good that we see.” Yes, …
In South Africa, we have been spoilt for choice when it comes to planning a long weekend. We have many Public and school holidays usually during or close to the same time. While …
The crystal clear gift choice this festive season A new generation of eco-conscious iced coffee and cocktail-lovers is shunning single-use plastic straws in favour of the Glass Sipper range of re-usable straws. Handcrafted locally, …
Launched at the hotel on World Gin Day, 9 June 2018, the Cape Town Gin Route aims to celebrate the skill and premium gins of six inner-city distilleries, namely Hope on Hopkins, …