Mountians Corner
The Place Where The Sun Rises
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine standing atop a mountain and all around you for as far as the eye can see, are lush green forests, waterfalls, canyons and ravines. Now listen. Hear the sounds of nature everywhere. Birds and crickets chirping, the rustle of the breeze in the trees, unfamiliar sounds of animals […]
Maputo – A Tantalising Taste Of Portugal In The South Of Africa
MAPUTO – A TANTALISING TASTE OF PORTUGAL IN THE SOUTH OF AFRICA By Nadira Adam Mozambique is fast becoming one of Africa’s top hot-spots and it is no wonder why. This sapphire jewel which lies on the east coast of Southern Africa has plenty to offer tourists from trendy nightlife to underwater adventures to tranquil […]
Top Ten Things To Do In South Africa This Holidays
TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN SOUTH AFRICA THIS HOLIDAYS By Nadira Adam With the Festive Season upon us and let’s face it, with the year we’ve all had, we owe it to ourselves to have a break, right? But what to do and where to go while still trying to stay safe is a […]
Dazzling Diverse Durban The Miami Of The Southern Hemisphere
What if I told you that you could taste the most exotic Indian spices, buy the most colourful Indian garments and crafts, jewellery and get an authentic Indian experience coupled with both western, Zulu and Xhosa culture AND at the same time, enjoy lazing on a pristine beach listening to the lapping waves of the […]
Windhoek, Namibia: Metropolis Amid An Oasis
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA: METROPOLIS AMID AN OASIS By Nadira Adam Before I ever even thought of going to Namibia, I remember thinking of images of dirt, dust, dunes and a place that time had forgotten. I couldn’t have been further from the truth though! It is a country diverse in every way, its people, culture, landscape, […]
The Mighty Victoria Falls
I wish that I could turn back time to around 20 years earlier. I would tell my younger self to be more open-minded, to explore my own backyard first before anywhere else. I was always so fascinated with European history, its royalty and centuries old architecture, that I neglected to see that Africa was and […]
Mystery, Mummies And Megaliths In Mesmerizing Cairo
Of all the places I have been blessed to see, nothing prepared me for the anarchic pulse of Cairo. I remember thinking when we were just leaving the airport how bland everything looked in its myriad shades of beige, blending in perfectly with the powdery grains of desert sand. An ancient land dating back to […]
Perusing The Purple Paths Of Picturesque Pretoria
So, after you’ve mastered the tongue-twisting headline of my article, sit back and enjoy a day’s meandering with me in my alluring hometown of Pretoria. Situated in the northeast of South Africa, Pretoria is home to the executive seat of government and its capital. It is often referred to as the Jacaranda City since its […]
Zanzibar The Spice Of Life
I’ve never really been one for beach holidays and much rather preferred ritzing around cities, enjoying the sights and museums and of course, the shopping. But as I mature with each passing year, I find myself yearning to spend at least once a year soaking up the sun on a powdered beach with the sound […]