So often during our travels, we pass through landscapes inhabited by remarkable creatures without ever knowing they are there. Elusive and secretive by nature, they remain hidden from view as…
One could quite literally spend a month shopping along the Midlands Meander without ever visiting the same store twice. The variety is remarkable. Yet, as with any destination, some shops…
In my view, South Africa has one of the most fascinating histories of any country in the world. There are enough stories within our past to fill a lifetime of…
“Fly fishing is a contemplative experience that embodies the truth of nature and the nature of life” Michael Vincent Stagnitta. Trout are not native to South Africa. Their story began…
While exploring the Midlands Meander, you'll discover countless shops and attractions. Some are pleasant enough, but others are truly exceptional. Those are the places worth lingering in - not out…
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…