Author: Sara Essop

5 Best SA holiday destinations for every type of tourist

Best SA holiday destinations One important thing to consider when planning your trip is your tastes and interests. While you may already know the type of holiday you want, it can be tough picking the ideal destination. Fortunately, South Africa offers an array of great travel experiences in every province. You can Be a Tourist […]

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Onduruquea Game Lodge - a relaxing Namibian retreat

Onduruquea Game Lodge Review There is something special about Africa that touches the soul. Its alluring combination of scenery, wildlife and culture captures hearts and imaginations, and creates experiences that will forever be etched in ones memories, and memory cards. Take 40 000 acres of spectacular Namibian hills, savannahs and dried river beds. Add a […]

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Experiencing Namibia’s oldest hotel -The Hansa Hotel

Experiencing Namibia’s oldest hotel - The Hansa Hotel in Swakopmund Some History On 5 July 1905, master hairdresser Paul Miersch announced to his valued customers that he had moved his business to a new building. This building had so many rooms that Paul rented some of them to travellers passing through the town.  That is […]

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Review: Zwahili Private Game Lodge

Zwahili Private Game Lodge Review A petrifying roar pierced the stillness of the night air then another. I woke up with a start. It sounded as though the lion was right outside my door but fortunately I had been warned of this and knew that he was actually much further away than his roar would […]

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Elegant Desert Lodge – an oasis in the desert

Elegant Desert Lodge Review We drove through the barren Namibian desert roads and endless horizons, following the directions provided by Google Maps. Other vehicles were few and far between, and there was not a soul in sight. The voice on the app indicated that we would be approaching Elegant Desert Lodge soon. We were sceptical. […]

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Travellers’ Tales – Meet Carmen from Meanderings

I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today I would like to introduce you to Carmen, a travel blogger based in Hilton, Kwazulu-Natal. She blogs at Meanderings. I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales” , fill in the quick questionnaire and email it […]

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9 best things to do in Singapore

Looking for the best things to do in Singapore ? See my recommendations below. Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia next to Malaysia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and boasts the world's busiest port. With strong international connections, Singapore […]

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Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff - A luxurious sanctuary in Johannesburg

The Westcliff Hotel aka Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff If you ever doubted that Johannesburg was an urban forest, then you should look at it from the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff (aka The Westcliff Hotel ). You will see a canopy of verdant treetops with sprinklings of purple jacaranda blossoms and the occasional red-tiled rooftop, stretching […]

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Travellers’ Tales – Meet Janine & Ryan Avery from 5 Star Stories

Meet Janine & Ryan Avery from 5 Star Stories I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today I would like to introduce you to Janine and Ryan Avery, travel bloggers and marketers based in South Africa. They blog at 5 Star Stories . I would love to hear […]

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