Valley Lodge and Spa Review The preceding few weeks had been hectic and my stress levels were at an all-time high. A weekend away sounded enticing but a long drive to get there didn’t. I had been wanting to visit Valley Lodge and Spa for a while and its proximity to Johannesburg was a plus. […]
I stood at the top of the cliff on the edge of the island and inhaled the salty air of the Aegean Sea. In front of me, the blackened volcano stood forebodingly in the midnight-blue waters of the caldera, daring anyone to assume that it had become docile. Behind me stood the iconic whitewashed buildings […]
Dinokeng Game Reserve Day Visit : Pros and cons My bush cravings were getting serious after months of lockdown and being confined to our province, so on Women’s Day, I dragged my reluctant husband to Dinokeng Game Reserve , since it’s the only Big 5 Game Reserve in our province, Gauteng and the closest game […]
The Best Things To Do in Florida Florida is the southeasternmost state in the United States and one of the country's largest states. It's flanked by the Atlantic Ocean on the east side and the Gulf of Mexico on the west. The beautiful state offers a diverse range of family-friendly attractions, from natural wonders to […]
Victoria Falls - What you need to know 9 days, 4 countries, and umpteen experiences - many outside my comfort zone. I was enchanted by the Victoria Falls , canoed in hippo and crocodile infested waters, rode a horse in a game reserve and was almost attacked by a massive baboon. Africa is wild .. and […]
A visit to the Ancient City of Petra in Jordan "A rose-red city, half as old as time"... John William Burgon . Apt words to describe Petra , one of the "New" 7 Wonders of the World, even though this fascinating city is not exactly new. Also called The Lost City, it was carved into […]
The Plettenberg Hotel Review Long walks on golden beaches, year-round sunshine, the scent of the ocean breeze in your nostrils and the sea and forest at your doorstep. Add to this – personalised service, barefoot luxury and the freshest gourmet seafood – and you have the ultimate seaside escape. You have The Plettenberg . The […]
Royal Chundu Review “You cannot leave Africa,” Africa said. “It is always with you, there inside your head. Our rivers run in currents, in the swirl of your thumbprints; Our drumbeats, counting out your pulse, Our coastline, the silhouette of your soul.” Bridget Dore The best African destinations are rich with fascinating experiences. Experiences that […]
Review: Tintswalo at Lapalala 2024 Update - This lodge has closed permanently. As the sun began its descent towards the horizon, we drifted lazily along the river, surrounded by ancient mountains and bushveld-covered valleys. Skittish waterbuck scrambled behind the trees as we approached, and a trio of hippos ahead of us bobbed up and down […]