Category: Destinations

Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, has always been on my travel bucket list and I am so happy that I decided to hop over to Cambodia during my three week trip exploring Vietnam. As a South African traveller, I opted for the most reasonable option. My private tuk tuk driver picked me up at…

France is, quite simply, a cultural hotbed. It’s a country that is steeped in history and tradition. It proudly boasts about its heritage, and it has every right to do so. It’s one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world and for good reason. One of the hottest (at least, figuratively speaking) locations…

Tucked away on the southwest corner of Tenerife is the small, delightful town of Playa San Juan. This glorious holiday hideaway, which is renowned for its laid-back vibe and Canarian charm, bewitches visitors and ensures many come back to this beautiful corner of the island year after year. It’s a friendly fishing village that has…

One of the fastest growing and most exciting trends in the international travel market is the focus towards locally-inspired wellness experiences – fusing rest, relaxation, exploration, reflection and healing. When people think of travel in Southern Africa it conjures up imagery of many things. Wildlife. Table Mountain. Beaches. Culture. Cape Town. Wine. Food. Nature. Mountains….

We’re all sick of hearing about Valentine’s Day by now. Good news, it’s nearly over! If you haven’t found the perfect gift, or want to give something that keeps giving, it’s not too late. Who says you need to keep your present to the day? A romantic weekend could be the perfect gift. And, it…

Where to go on honeymoon?’ is always a big part of the wedding planning process. Once the jam-packed wedding festivities have sadly come to an end, you’re ready to spend some quality time with your new ‘Mr’ or ‘Mrs’ at a remote, exotic destination. Whether your dream honeymoon is relaxing on a private white sandy…

The Stadsaal Caves’ walls demand attention; not in a way that one would imagine Buckingham Palace or Nkandla would but rather in a subtle, modest kind of way. A British visitor, Russ, who I met on our weekend away in the Cederberg actually turned to our small group as we stood beneath the ochre contours…

Visiting the United States is near the top of most non-American bucket lists. After all, it is an amazing country full of many fantastic destinations. However, rather than following the crowds to New York and Los Angeles, you might be better off hitting one of the less common destinations. The State of South Carolina is…

Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of lapping waves as a fresh ocean breeze gently welcomes you to a new day. As you roll out of bed, you open the shutters to your front row view of a private beach. Welcome to Sea Shack, an eco-friendly utopia just outside of Paternoster up the West…

For some travelers, getting to stretch their linguistic skills is one of the best parts of exploring a new destination. However, for others, it’s something they would rather avoid. But whether you enjoy it or not, it’s only polite to make an effort with the local language, at least to learn the pleasantries. Maybe you…