6 of the best places to travel for Chinese New Year
For those in many Asian countries, Chinese New Year, an annual celebration that kicks off with the new moon between 21 January and 20 February, is the perfect time to
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7 of the best winter sun holidays in Africa
Winter in the Northern Hemisphere quickly loses its appeal after the excitement of Christmas and New Year have passed – and for many, spending the whole festive season on a remote
10 of the best activities in Victoria Falls
On the edge of the mighty Mosi-oa-Tunya, the ever-popular resort town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, offers a wealth of exciting activities for all tastes and interests. From a nail-biting bungee jump
Your guide to Johannesburg’s über-cool Maboneng district
Maboneng is one of Johannesburg’s most popular areas, a recently developed section of the inner city that has become a firm favourite of locals and tourists hoping to lap up
6 of the best ecolodges in Africa
There are many camps and lodges that consider themselves ‘ecolodges’ – but there are some who take this more seriously than others. These six, thoughtful ecolodges offer an incredible, meaningful experience
Five of the rarest animals to see on safari
We love seeing all kinds of animals in the wild, from the ‘common’ impala (sometimes called the McDonald’s of the bush: a snack on every corner) to majestic lions and
Whale watching heaven: A record-breaking number of whales spotted around Hermanus
Hermanus, a couple of hours away from Cape Town, is one of the world’s best whale watching destinations. This is especially apparent between June and October, when southern right whales
The best African hotel and safari openings of 2018
2018 sees a spate of exciting new hotel openings across Africa, particularly in Namibia and Rwanda, two of the continent’s current hottest destinations. Some of these are reopened lodges and
Giving back: Where to stay to make your money count
The beauty of travelling in Africa is that, when you choose truly responsible operators, your money stretches far beyond your own vacation. Safari camps and remote lodges are usually located
5 of the best hikes in Cape Town
If you love being outdoors, you’ll no doubt want to fit in a hike or two when in Cape Town. With a national park right in the middle of the
Image gallery: Inside the redesign of Singita Pamushana
Overlooking the Malilangwe Dam from its rocky outcrop in the private Malilangwe Reserve, Singita Pamushana is Zimbabwe’s most luxurious lodge. Singita is known for upholding the highest standards of design
How to reduce your plastic use when you travel
By now, we all know how bad our obsession with plastic is and the harm it’s doing to our planet. But sometimes it’s not that easy to find ways around