Lately Jan van Riebeek, the first Governor of the Cape, has been getting a bad rap. However; on seeing the sea for the first time, a friend near Cape Agulhas uttered these words: ‘Van Riebeek must have been a brave….../

South Africa’s Wild Coast conjures up images of pristine, untouched coastline dotted with rural Xhosa villages and the occasional backpacker’s lodge tucked into the coastal forest at romantically named places like Coffee Bay and Hole in the Wall. As with….../

Turtles are one of nature’s most ancient and fascinating creatures. Awkward on land, but graceful in the sea, these sea reptiles return year-on-year in one of the most ancient cycles of life, to lay their eggs on the same beach….../

On a perfect day in Cape Town, when the sky is a cloudless azure blue, and the temperature is on the upper side of 20 degrees, nothing comes close to spending your day poolside on a lounger sipping an ice-cold….../

Further to our recent jewellery blog 5 Jewellers To Visit In Africa, we thought we would highlight another jewellery business that has taken off.  A piece of locally crafted  jewellery is perfect if you're looking for that special gift or….../

Once again we return to one of our best-loved ecotourism books: Africa’s Finest, and this time around our focus is on Zambia. Recently published by well-known conservationist (and founder of Wilderness Safaris) Colin Bell, the book was born out of….../

Not much beats going road tripping through South Africa’s ever-changing landscapes. It definitely counts as one of my most favorite things to do. But the cherry on the cake for me is discovering quaint little farm stalls or padstalletjies (as….../

The hippopotamus is one of Africa’s most loved and popular animals, along with the giraffe, elephant, zebra and lion. But did you know that they are, in fact, well-known as the Most Dangerous Animal in Africa? This is in part….../

We love featuring the inspiring people of Africa, and on a recent safari to the Lion Sands Game Reserve, we encountered a game ranger who impressed us not only with his incredible knowledge of the bush, but in particular his….../

Planning a romantic getaway or honeymoon can be a stressful experience. It’s that desire to get it all ‘just right’. Especially for perfectionists in the art of romance, finding a hotel room that strikes just the perfect romantic note, the….../

Mozambique is a spectacular country. With over 2,500 kilometers of pristine coastline, it’s not surprising that most of the country’s popular activities revolve around the ocean. Its beaches are remote and still largely isolated and protected from the ravages of….../

Since the dawn of time humans have sought to adorn themselves with beautiful beads, metals and precious stones. Today is no different with diverse cultures all over the world expressing themselves through their jewellery. But have you ever bought something….../