Fes to Marrakech: A Deep Dive into Morocco’s Culture, Landscapes, and Traditions Some journeys leave you with photos. Others leave you with stories, sounds, textures, and memories that stay for years. Traveling from Fes to Marrakech is one of those journeys. This route doesn’t just connect two cities; it connects two worlds. It shows you […]
Beyond Cape Town: Your South African Adventure Starts Here When you dream of South Africa, your mind probably jumps straight to Cape Town, Table Mountain, and maybe whale-watching in Hermanus. And yes, those spots are incredible! But sticking only to the Cape is like reading just the first chapter of an epic novel. To truly […]
Discovering Morocco: A Deep Dive Into North Africa’s Culture, Cities and Landscapes Morocco has a way of drawing you in long before you arrive. It’s a country where ancient traditions and modern rhythms coexist effortlessly, where the scent of spices drifts through busy markets and the sound of the call to prayer rolls across old […]
Why Nkomazi Private Game Reserve is One of South Africa’s Best-Kept Safari Secrets We had just settled into the rhythm of the late-afternoon game drive when Jonathan, our ranger, slowed down and pointed to a marula tree in a vast area dubbed Serengeti Plains. Under its shade, five cheetahs stretched and yawned, their amber eyes […]
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. […]
Looking for the best family-friendly places to visit along the Cape South Coast? See my recommendations below. The Cape South Coast is one of South Africa’s most scenic and diverse regions, with rugged coastlines, charming seaside towns, and abundant marine life. Located at the southernmost tip of the country between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, […]
Are you looking for the best things to do in Eswatini? Read about our visit here. We did a quick border hop to Eswatini. It just didn’t feel right that I’d visited 50 other countries but not one that was right on my doorstep. My husband had been there a few times, but my children […]
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 […]