World Sauntering Day: An invitation to move a little slower
World Sauntering Day encourages people to slow down and appreciate their environment. So whether you enjoy sauntering in your own neighbourhood or wandering through a beautiful park or reserve, 19 June is the ideal day to slow down and enjoy your surroundings. South Africa has many special places one can intentionally saunter. From beautiful gardens, […]
My 10 000-star experience on a Primitive trail in the Delta
‘Wake up. It’s your turn’. It takes me a moment to remember where I am. It is only when the small campfire comes into focus that reality hits me – I am on a Primitive trail in the Okavango Delta. There are few places in the world that one can still call wild, and even […]
My Nairobi City Safari
‘Sasa!‘, says one of the friendliest faces I’ve ever seen, as he puts my suitcase in the taxi’s trunk. ‘Aah, the traffic is bad’, says Roger with a smile. It is early morning in Nairobi and I am excited to in ‘The Green City in the Sun’, as Nairobi is referred to. Nairobi’s name is […]
Lamu Island: A little piece of paradise just off the coast of Kenya
If beautiful beaches, warm tropical waters, and dreamy sunset dhow trips sound like your perfect holiday destination, then Lamu Island should be on your bucket list. But Lamu is so much more than the perfect beach destination, it also caters for nature lovers, culture vultures, adventurers, and foodies. Everything you need to know about visiting Lamu […]
