INTO THE BLUE Much has been written about the exquisite natural beauty of the Maldives, all of it true. If I had to say one thing to you before you go it would be to ‘prepare your eyes for the unimaginable.’ As you dream about it, picture a glowing, translucent sea, …
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* “Humans can’t live without art. It helps you understand the world and be able to live happily. You don’t even have to buy it because art is everywhere; it’s in architecture, nature and even your imagination.” – Chalermchai Kositpipat, Thai visual artist and the architect of the White Temple …
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Lekkerwater Beach Lodge in De Hoop ~ by Allison Foat
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Just as my suitcase locks were about to oxidise, the travel ban lifted and I got going, road tripping like my life depended on it. With COVID-19 still lurking though my destinations of choice, for now, are places where I can socially distance without giving it a second thought. I’m …
Thailand announces the resumption of Visa-Free Travel, all Covid-19 protocols observed
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This info was supplied by Lesley Simpson PR & Communications, the PR representative in South Africa for the Tourism Authority of Thailand. GOOD NEWS! Thailand has fared well during the Covid-19 storm, and is recognised as one of the countries with the most impressive ongoing recovery rate, according to the …
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Travel trends 2021 ~ by Allison Foat
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For the serial explorers among us, 2020 felt like the year we stopped going. Covid-19 made its global debut and continues to run interference, scuppering travel plans and forcing the planet to press pause. The new year is barely out of the starting blocks and as people re-think the way …
Nkomazi Private Game Reserve in Mpumalanga re-opens after multi-million rand upgrade ~ by Allison Foat
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HOVERING unobtrusively above the banks of the Komati River in Mpumalanga lies Nkomazi Private Game Reserve, a luxe glamping lodge positioned within an exceptional locale in the Barberton Greenstone Belt of the majestic Makonjwa Mountains. MPUMALANGA One of South Africa’s most beautiful provinces, Mpumalanga is famed for its pristine wildernesses …
In the past three years since I wrote this piece for the Sunday Times, I’ve met Coetzee Steyn in person and I’m delighted to say that the Bosjes Chapel he designed has picked up numerous accolades including being featured in the Architizer/Phaidon hardback: ‘The Best Architecture in the World’ …
LET’S GO! Thailand is open, all Covid protocols observed and as usual, the anticipation of amazing experiences is real. On my last trip two years ago I explored Chinatown, a lively neighbourhood in Bangkok’s Samphanthawong District, well worth a few hours immersion. Trawl through any major global capital and you’ll …
Reunion: going off the beaten track into lava plains, volcanic craters & wild terrain ~ by Allison Foat
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Reunion- an island extraordinaire. If you’ve been following my posts about Reunion (here & here), you’ll know that as island destinations go, the French overseas region in the South-West Indian Ocean took me by surprise, in all the best ways. My Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives FAM trips leaned towards eco …
In November 2020 Michelin Guide Thailand 2021 announced that super cook Jay Fai would retain her Star a Michelin Star for her street-side food operation on Maha Chai Road. My allegiance to Bangkok is compounded by the vibrant chaos, the humidity, the people and, best of all, the street food …