A helicopter tour of Mauritius
I was wide awake before the alarm went off. I was THAT excited, knowing what was in store for me that day. I’d been…
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What paradise is like
This image will stay etched in my mind forever… Old friends, new friends, happy faces, rhum cocktails in hand, in the breathtaking crystalline waters…
Exotic chic in Marrakech
As I stepped out of Marrakech’s beautiful airport terminal, I felt pangs of excitement. I’d always wanted to visit this famous Moroccan city. The…
Unforgettable encounters at Pilanesberg National Park
The Pilanesberg National Park is one of South Africa’s largest and is located in the Northwest Province, near the border with Botswana. Set in…
Keeping South Africa’s F1 Grand Prix history on track
Step through the doors of the Franschhoek Motor Museum and you’re stepping into one of the great stories of modern South Africa. A story…
Discovering the magic of South Africa in Parys
It was our third day in South Africa and we were on our way from Pilanesberg National Park to Parys (map), a small town…
Babylonstoren – a heavenly Cape Dutch wine farm
Don’t ask me to compare Babylonstoren with other Cape Dutch farms. That would be tricky. For starters, it produces wine – a feature typical…
A royal stay in Johannesburg
I’d just arrived in Johannesburg after an amazing trip to the four-country region – Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia – where I stayed on…
Exploring Bo Kaap in Cape Town
The Bo Kaap neighbourhood in Cape Town is a historic enclave that graces the slopes of Signal Hill. The first thing anyone will notice…
