Just A Stone’s Throw Away From Stone Town
I must say that when it comes to tropical islands, Africa is not high on the list for the most renowned island holidays, but therein lies the beauty of it – for we are blessed with a few treasures of our own that remain unspoilt by heavy commercialism and over-tourism. Granted, tourism has boomed over […]
Glamping Across Africa
So, you might have heard of the term “Glamping” cropping up in conversations and perhaps caught a glimpse of it the media. But what exactly does it mean? You will be surprised to learn that the word “glamping” actually does exist in the dictionary. In essence, it is a more glamorous way of camping and […]
A Walk In The Wild – Lion And Safari Park, South Africa
We recently here in South Africa, celebrated our annual National Heritage Day holiday which takes place on September 24, and being frustrated at having been indoors most of the time (as I am certain you can relate to), we decided to take a day trip to the Lion and Safari Park nestled in the picturesque […]
The Top 4 Most Beautiful Cities In Africa
Whenever I read articles about Africa, one out of five will always mention what a diamond in the rough Africa is. The perception of many who have never been to Africa and only just heard stories (and never really took the time to learn more about this incredible continent), is often that we walk around […]
Discovering Africa through Its History
Born in South Africa and having lived my whole life here, I often fantasized what it would be like to live in another country. I was always so magnetically drawn to Europe because of its rich history and, of course, our educational syllabus always placed such emphasis on its importance and so very little on […]
Made In Africa
I often come across people asking me why I choose to live in Africa when I have such a passion for travelling. The most common statement always both irks me and saddens me at the same time: “Why not venture out of Africa and experience the life of first world countries?” This, the second largest […]
Egoli The City Of Gold
Johannesburg, South Africa, is fondly known by many names. Egoli, the Zulu word meaning “Place of Gold,” and, more popularly, “Jozi” and Joburg, are shortened versions that seem to roll off the tongue with ease and, at the same time, exude the affection we all have for this bustling metropolis. Jozi is unlike any other […]
Réunion Where Nature and Man Reunite
By Nadira Adam Not just another island, Réunion is also unlike any of its neighbours sharing the warm and inviting tropical waters of the Indian Ocean. Located off the east coast of Africa, between Madagascar and Mauritius, Réunion belongs to the territory of France and is the longest “domestic” flight in France. Just a mere […]
The Things I Love About Grahamstown, South Africa
By Nadira Adam It’s crazy how we tend to favour cities and destinations outside of our own countries and end up knowing so little about our native lands. In many ways national lockdowns have forced people to explore their own surroundings and come to appreciate their own backyards much more. Such is the case with […]
Africa’s Hottest Snorkeling Spots
It recently hit me (as I shockingly and sadly realized that I was no longer a spring chicken), that life is so undeniably short. We should live every day as if it were our last, be adventurous and experience new things, for we may never again be give the chance. And so this holiday, why […]