Mosquitoes love me. My Mum always tells me it’s because my blood is err… ‘sweet’. A friend told me about a vague scientific study…
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Driving the Klein Karoo loop
The Klein Karoo (Little Karoo), in South Africa’s Western Cape province, is a region of astounding contrasts and boasts the imposing Swartberg mountains, green…
The orangutans of Sabah
The Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary is located near the town of Sandakan (map) on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, and was established in…
My velvet escape travel tip: Roatan
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
Enchanting spots: Tortuguero
In the ecological jewel that is Costa Rica, Tortuguero National Park (map) stands out as one of the country’s main eco-attractions. The park is located…
Enchanting spots: Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala
Lago de Atitlán is a magnificent crater lake high up in the Guatemalan Highlands, flanked by three conically-shaped volcanos on its southern shores. Small…
Cederberg: mountain passes, safaris and San rock art
Bordering the expansive plains of the Great Karoo, the Cederberg (map) and Swartruggen mountains are one of the Western Cape’s wildest and most desolate regions….
Enchanting spots: Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica
The Monteverde (map) area is an ecological paradise in Costa Rica, located not too far away from Volcan Arenal. This mountainous area encompasses a large…
Photos of Patagonia
Patagonia. The name conjures images of impenetrable wilderness; rugged and daunting. It is a huge area encompassing parts of southern Chile and Argentina that’s…
