The Best Way to Spend a Week in Croatia Croatia has that rare mix of old-world charm and laid-back ease that makes a week feel like a proper escape. Think glittering Adriatic seas, stone towns full of history, and food so fresh it almost tastes like sunshine. A week isn’t long, but it’s enough to […]
5 Bucket List Destinations for a Cruising Holiday Travelling by ship has a charm that’s hard to match. You unpack once, then let the sea carry you to places that would take days of flights and buses to reach. It’s not just about deck chairs and buffets - though, let’s be honest, those have their […]
5 Destinations in Europe that the Whole Family Will Love Family holidays can be tricky to plan, can’t they? You need somewhere that ticks a lot of boxes - fun for kids, easy for adults, and ideally not too exhausting for anyone. Europe makes it easier than you’d think. Within a few hours’ flight, you […]
Pack for a Vacation Easily With This List Packing for a vacation can feel like one of the most stressful parts of travel. Between worrying about forgetting important items, managing luggage space, and preparing for unexpected weather, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before your trip even begins. With a bit of structure and a clear […]
Rendezvous Brunch Affair at Park Hyatt Johannesburg: A weekend ritual at Room 32 The world’s smallest and most intimate Park Hyatt recently opened in Johannesburg. It is the only Park Hyatt in South Africa and the third one on the entire continent of Africa--the other two are in Zanzibar and Marrakech. Housed in a restored […]
Review: Bontle Lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve There’s something immensely satisfying about arriving at a lodge where the staff don’t treat you as a transient visitor, but as an old friend who’s finally made their way home. That’s how Bontle Lodge set the tone for our Welgevonden escape—with genuine warmth and hospitality. The sort of […]
From Office Chair to Thorong La: My 2-Week Trek on the Annapurna Circuit Ever feel stuck, like your body was in a chair, but your heart was somewhere far away? That was me. Sitting at my desk. Typing emails. Drinking cold coffee. And wondering if there was more to life than computer screens and to-do […]
Cinnamon & Sage Country Cabins Review If you're the kind of person who’s drawn to misty mornings, crisp mountain air, and the slow rhythm of country life, then Dullstroom is the ideal escape. Perched high on the Mpumalanga escarpment, it’s the kind of place where time stands still—where trout-filled streams wind through valleys, pine forests […]
Discover Dullstroom: Mpumalanga’s Highland Gem At approximately 2,100 m above sea level, Dullstroom is South Africa’s highest town—a charming highland retreat brimming with quirky stores and scenic outdoor escapes. It is often referred to as "Scotland's only outpost in Africa" due to its misty climate, rolling hills, and trout fishing, all reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands. […]