Six spectacular road trips from Cape Town
The Western Cape of South Africa is one of my favourite regions in the world. It has everything I look for in a holiday:…
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Impressions of Mauritius
Not more than a little speck in the vast Indian Ocean, Mauritius (map) is a tropical island that’s perhaps most famous as an upscale…
Exploring southwest Mauritius
Mauritius is a stunning island country in the Indian Ocean that’s famous for its paradisiacal beaches, lagoons and luxury resorts. Aside from its glorious…
Plane views: Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, situated east of the African continent. Famous as a honeymoon destination, undeniably because of its…
The best of Reunion Island – guide and itinerary
Réunion Island is located in the Indian Ocean (map), east of Madagascar and southwest of the island nation of Mauritius. An overseas department of…
A piece of paradise at Constance Prince Maurice
“Welcome to Constance Prince Maurice!”, exclaimed the driver as we turned off the main road. I had just arrived in Mauritius and was met…
Street art in Reunion Island
Reunion is an island of contrasts: from the fiery temperament of Piton de la Fournaise (one of the world’s most active volcanoes) to tranquil…
A weekend of indulgence at Lanzerac Wine Estate
The Stellenbosch winelands near Cape Town are one of my favourite places in the world. I’ll never tire of the magnificent mountain scenery, gorgeous…
Eleven things to do in Mauritius
On a world map, Mauritius is a tiny dot in the vast Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar (map). Famous for its stunning…
