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.…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
All images ©Disney. The title of this article came to me out of the blue. That in itself is interesting, because more often than not the process works the other…
Somewhere, I have an old black-and-white photograph of my mum as a young woman on the farm, standing proudly with two crows perched beside her. I grew up hearing countless…
When people think about travel in South Africa, a few things usually come to mind: wildlife, adventure sports, and beach holidays. “Foodie tours” are more often associated with places like…
I live in Jozi. At this time of the year, being on the roads is an awful experience. Potholes, taxis and huge rains. But those aren’t the real issues –…