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Clarens – The Jewel of the Free State
By Bev Hermanson Situated at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, Clarens is a vibrant little town filled with restaurants, art galleries, boutiques and guest houses. Its core retail and entertainment offerings are clustered around a central park and, if you’re a first time…
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12 Surefire Ways to Sabotage your Business Trip
Corporate travel mistakes to avoid By Bev Hermanson Business travel is often like being in a pressure cooker filled with networking; an overdose of information; negotiating contracts and agreements; and getting your bearings in a strange place. Your company is paying for you to…
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Afternoon Tea at the Nellie
Celebrating special moments at Cape Town’s legendary Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel By Bev Hermanson Before she was born, her destiny was already decided. Right from concept stage, the intention was to make her the best, the most elegant, the most luxurious. Built by the…
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Travel Checklist – Overlanding Africa
By Shannon Beekman Living out of a backpack is one thing, living out of a backpack while travelling across Africa is something else… When you’re travelling through countries like Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania, with no guarantee of where or when you’ll next…
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Travel Checklist – Paperwork
By Shannon Beekman Travelling is often viewed as a carefree experience, consisting of beautiful views, exciting adventures and good times. And while this is mostly true, there’s still paperwork involved. Here’s a list of administrative tasks to consider getting ahead of: PASSPORT – First…
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Malaria and other Health Hazards in Africa
By Ann Arnott Undoubtedly, taking a trip through the wild expanses of Africa promises excitement and adventure. But let’s not forget, out in the wilderness, insects and animals may well find you to be a handy snack, so it’s best to take precautions to…