Think of this as a prequel to other Mossel Bay posts to follow. It’s also an expanded transcript of my recent Capetalk Radio interview with Pippa Hudson, a brisk chat about my week spent ferreting out lesser known destinations on the boulevards and back roads of the Baai. SO WHAT’S ON …
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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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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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Babanango Game Reserve in Zululand ~ safari, conservation, community. By Allison Foat
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Ah, Zululand. A destination that entices with a bit of everything- cultural heritage, historical gravitas and an exceptional natural environment. This past November I finally returned after about 40 years, true story. This time I was headed for the all-new Babanango Game Reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, a world-class, sustainable and …
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 …
The World is opening up and I want to go sailing. As always though, like all travellers, I want to know that every precaution has been taken to ensure my health and safety, and news from Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) and indeed the global tourism sector is encouraging. I feel …
‘UNFAIR GAME’~ a book by Lord Michael Ashcroft about SA’s heinous captive-bred lion industry
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UPDATE: Lord Ashcroft’s book UNFAIR GAME was submitted to South Africa’s Department of Environment’s High Level Panel (HLP) back in June 2020. Appointed by the South African Minister of the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, the HLP was established to review policies, legislation and related practices on the management, breeding, hunting, …
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Babanango Game Reserve in KZN
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I’ve had KZN in my sights for a while now. When #LockdownSA lifts and we are free once again to go adventuring, the province is going to be at the top of my list. I’m thrilled to share about BABANANGO, a stunning new conservation-focused lodge established within in a …
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Hiking, rock art & ‘Gaudi’ caves – let’s head for the Cederberg ~ by Allison Foat
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There’s not much to beat a tramp through the natural world – you, your thoughts, the great outdoors and nothing to run interference. Today more than ever, conscious detachment is a thing and people are heading for the hills to hit refresh. If you’re looking to reset in nature and …