South Africa is a land of contrasts: contrasting landscapes, contrasting cultures, and contrasting skin tones. It is precisely these contrasts that make our country one of the most fascinating places…
Ian Georgeson, our CEO, on Sani Pass. Sani Pass connects KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa to Mokhotlong in Lesotho. It was originally a humble bridle path established in the early 1900s…
Hotel Amira Istanbul, where we stayed, was a mere 400 meters from Sultanahmet Square and thus an easy walk. Surrounded by the iconic landmarks of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque (both…
My personal opinion is that humans and animals differ in that humans create art for art’s sake. This may be a controversial take for some, who may argue that animals…
The Blue Mosque (or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1985 under "Historic Areas of Istanbul". It is one of the most…
Built between 532 and 537, the Hagia Sophia is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and art and is said to have "changed the history of architecture". It was the…
After deciding to fly with Turkish Airlines to Marrakesh, we discovered our journey would include a mandatory stopover. We chose Istanbul - a city that, to me, had always felt…
Travel, travel, travel. Let’s take a break, shall we? Before we talk about Istanbul and then the Natal Midlands, let’s talk Artificial Intelligence or AI as it is colloquially known.…
"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…
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…
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…
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…