So what IS cultural tourism? I sometimes feel that we cannot win when promoting cultural tourism within South Africa! People come to us with such differing cultural perceptions of their own that...

Back in May, I had the good fortune of going on another Tanzania photographic safari in the northern regions. This time I was visiting outside of the peak season so I was keen to see how the...

Some might assume that most lodges have ‘come to the party’ and aligned themselves with environmentally friendly practices by now. Indeed a large number of them are making strides in altering...

So what is the best area to stay in Cape Town for 1st time visitors? A few days ago, I enjoyed a superb stay at Steenberg Hotel in the Constantia area of Cape Town (see my review HERE). It was a...

If you had to decide to visit north or south Korea, you would probably arrive at the answer pretty swiftly. Not that finely balanced a choice.North or south pole? That’s a bit harder (depends on...

Turtle Tracking One of the most special coastal experiences available in Southern Africa is to be able to witness the turtles in the summer months. Both as they come inshore to lay their eggs...

Let’s face it, this year has not exactly started as I’m sure most of us had hoped it would. The good news however, is that flying domestically in South Africa has remained open. This gives us the...

Being a solo traveller is a two-fold affair! On the one hand you are completely independent, having to think only of yourself and no one else’s likes and dislikes. (Phew!) But on the other you’ll...

On a recent holiday in KwaZulu Natal, we visited Cape Vidal from St Lucia. Cape Vidal is one of South Africa’s hidden gems. Seriously beautiful and yet sufficiently remote that it is difficult...