When you’re traveling to Cape Town and you want modern luxury in the heart of the Foreshore, you’ll find the Westin calling your name. The building itself is an iconic landmark in one of the most sought-after locations in Cape Town, De Waterkant. The gleaming glass structure, which has recently undergone room renovations, is perfectly […]
Gone Travelling
An Unrivalled Riverside Retreat
Considered to be one of the most scenic self-drive routes in the world, South Africa’s Garden Route, stretching from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to Storm’s River in the Eastern Cape and extending inland towards the Klein Karoo, is something that should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. As someone who is constantly seeking […]
A Delightful Victorian Guesthouse in Greenpoint
Cape Town experiences an influx of visitors from far and wide during the summer season. With pristine beaches and never-ending hiking routes, the city remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. During your stay in the Mother City, it can often be tough deciding how far from the city centre to […]
Adrenaline on Tap
Tucked up far away in the rugged hills of the vast Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho is a playground that offers unadulterated adrenaline, on tap, all year round. Rain, shine or snow, AfriSki Mountain Resort is the unexpected high you’ve been looking for. Situated at 3222m above sea level, high in the heart of the Drakensberg-Maluti […]
Luxury Camping in the Savannah
When I got the email asking me if I’d like to go on a trip to Sibani Lodge, just 30 minutes from Lanseria, I could not contain my excitement. It was a bush retreat, and though I’d been camping before, I’ve never gone luxury camping. It was also the perfect occasion to celebrate my sister’s […]
Brand-Spanking New in the Heart of Cape Town
Having officially opened its doors on 1 December 2018, The Onyx Hotel in Cape Town’s Foreshore brings with it sophistication, modern extravagance and all-round luxury. The Onyx forms part of an innovative, mixed-use building comprised of both residential apartments and hotel rooms. Situated in the heart of Cape Town, The Onyx is within walking distance […]
The Land of Open Spaces
When Donald Trump made his uncouth slur about countries in Africa, I cursed him under my breath (for the umpteenth time), rolled my eyes and then emitted a little chuckle for the bigot. He obviously hasn’t been to Namibia. Distinguished by the vast Namib Desert running along its Atlantic Ocean coastline, Namibia, a country in […]
The Freedom of Independence – AKA White House
When first President of the United States, George Washington, commissioned Pierre Charles L’Enfant to design the newly independent nation’s capital in 1790, he could not have envisioned what a sprawling gem Washington, D.C. would ultimately become. To bring his grand vision to life, the French-born architect and city planner enlisted Scottish surveyor, Alexander Ralston, to […]
Lose Yourself to Find Yourself
The Las Piedras River (the “River of Stones”) is a wilderness frontier – home to an immense diversity of life, and some of the planet’s last remaining indigenous people living in voluntary isolation. “This is a good antiseptic. It can be used on cuts to remove toxins,” explains Samir, a tracker and shaman from the […]
Down Memory Lane at The Lexington
New York is known by many names: the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, the place where you do it ‘your way’. It is also a city of legends, and as far as we’re concerned, that should be one of its monikers. New York City thrives on its historical energy – it positively buzzes […]