2026

A journey through time and chaos…

"Marrakech isn't just a city - it's a journey through time, senses, and soul. It’s chaotic, beautiful and completely unforgettable." Author Unknown In this, our final column about Marrakesh before…

The Kaleidoscope that is Marrakesh

When a place you have travelled to has touched you deeply, memory returns to it like a kaleidoscope turning in the light. Fragments of moments - an unexpected view, a…

Life through a Lens – Behind Closed Doors

Anything truly special in Marrakesh seems to exist behind closed doors, like a secret waiting to be discovered. I found it quite delightful - somewhere between opening a Christmas calendar…

ANIMA Gardens

Part of the magic of Marrakesh, for me, was the constant feeling that I was tumbling down a rabbit hole, like Alice in Wonderland. The contrast between desert landscapes and…

Musings on Mountains and The Tree of Life…

When most people think of Morocco, their imagination drifts naturally toward sun-washed deserts, labyrinthine medinas, and the warm breath of the Sahara Desert. One expects caravans, ochre dunes, and the…

In Marrakesh, as elsewhere, travel is often an exercise in graceful compromise. We had arranged a driver in the hope of chasing blue skies and sunshine - both for this…

It began with that article in the Darling magazine - a spread washed in two unforgettable hues: a muted, dusky pink and a blue so arresting it felt almost imagined.…

Marrakesh the Exotic

As you may have gathered, travel has always been one of my great loves. Yet some dreams are not meant to be hurried; they linger quietly, waiting for their appointed…

The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board

The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board It’s quite a mandate – make sure that no bathers are attacked by sharks but also be kind and ecologically sensitive to sharks! Yet that is…

The World’s Most Beautiful Pier

In the first weeks of January, the world remains hushed. Many are still away on holiday, others drifting slowly back to their routines, while those who stayed behind savour the…

The Portuguese Man o’ War (Physalia physalis)

Some of you may still be enjoying the beaches. Others may only be heading down now, and some may even be lucky enough to live close to our coastline. As…

Avatar – Profound Allegory for Life

All images ©Disney. When you ask AI “What is Hollywood’s contribution to conservation”, you get the response ‘Hollywood has made significant contributions to conservation through a combination of individual celebrity…

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