The recent cold snap in Cape Town has sent many (including me) into Ugg boots and hibernation. But fear not! When the evenings are long and chilly, the Mother City has a host of fabulous, welcoming eateries with roaring fireplaces to….../

This is the first in a series of monthly articles whereby we’ll pick one of our favorite accommodation places and focus on why we love to book it, what our past clients have said about it, how it best fits….../

If you’re anything like me, then you love meeting up with your friends at the market. I like nothing more than popping off to one of the buzzing markets in Cape Town for a great cup of perfectly frothed cappuccino….../

Everyone knows the popular kids on the block – eagles, ostriches, flamingos, vultures – but we thought it was about time that our lesser known plumed friends also get some attention. We’ve compiled a ‘Best Of’ list containing some fun….../

With the advent of digital photography and the incredible photographic abilities of the average smartphone, everyone is suddenly a professional photographer - or is at least capable of capturing a great shot - whilst not having to worry about lugging….../

Have you ever arrived in some far-off destination and wished you had someone on hand who had all the local knowledge of the place that you were visiting at their fingertips? Maybe you were staying for a short while and….../

One of the perks of being a travel consultant is occasionally being invited to stay at some of the lovely safari lodges that we book for our clients. This time it was our up-and-coming star consultant, Candice Petersen's turn. She….../

Great White shark cage diving in Cape Town has become an adrenalin-fuelled activity that many are adding to their bucket list of thrilling things you ought to do in your lifetime. If one of your lifelong ambitions is to experience….../

There are some African animals you just can’t see from the comfort of a safari vehicle. One particularly rare species hides itself deep in the Virungu mountains, amid the lush equatorial rainforest that skirts Lake Edward – the mountain gorilla.….../

We’re so inspired by Colin Bell’s commendable book Africa’s Finest, which has given the safari industry a close audit on sustainability, that we’ve decided to profile four eco-friendly resorts in Botswana that are championing environmental sustainability and ecotourism. Along with….../

There’s nothing more luxurious than taking a relaxing bath. After a long day on your feet or in an open Landrover on an African safari, dusted in Kalahari grit, the thought of melting into a pile of suds beats any….../