The month of love has arrived! Every year on Valentine’s Day (celebrated globally on the 14th of February), couples around the world shower each other with romantic dinners, red roses, delicious chocolates, teddy bears and even romantic trips away. Even as a singleton I am ever the romantic and always believes in love. Paris, known the world over as the city of…
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Weird And Wonderful New Year’s Eve Traditions Around The World
The end of another year is almost upon us, and with that comes News Year’s Eve! Boy oh boy has 2020 been a year of all sorts but we must soldier on.Having experienced NYE only in London and South Africa I am looking forward to welcoming the year in other parts of the world in my lifetime. While celebrations this…
Ford Ranger #DrivesWithAMission Experience
A few weeks ago I was invited by the Ford team to be apart of a rather epic campaign that included a road trip,community work,bonding with a group of amazing women each a powerhouse in their own right and learning about the amazing work Ford is doing in South Africa. Forty female journalists and influencers were invited to be apart…
Films Set In Fabulous French Destinations To Inspire Your Next Trip To France
People across South Africa rejoiced when the Presidency recently announced that borders would open for international travel after months of a strict lockdown. Since that announcement, many global airlines have started taking to the sky. France remains a popular tourist destination for South Africans thanks to the country’s diverse offering and that getting to France is as easy as a direct flight with Air France. My first trip to…
#MazdaVirtualRoadTrip explores the South Coast of KZN
A few weeks ago I received an intriguing email that instantly lit a flame inside of me. The email was from Mazda, tasking me with showcasing the beauty of the province that I live in using their sleek Mazda CX-5 as part of the country’s first Virtual Road Trip. The campaign was all about recreating memories that everyday South Africans…
Maha Shivarathri in Mauritius – a night of spiritual yearning
This blog post on my Maha Shivarathri in Mauritius experience is long over due but like my experience last year I wanted to keep my experience to me for some time before I could share it.But the Covid19 happened and I was not ready to share until now.I am utterly besotted with the beautiful island of Mauritius for many reasons…
Mauritius – a delicious & rich history of Food
Mauritius is an Indian Ocean Island that is a feast that feeds all your senses and makes one long for her people and drool over the food memories.As a traveller some of my fondest memories when I travel are related to the food I eat and once home I crave these dishes and sometimes even try to recreate these dishes.The…
What we can do to protect the Travel Industry
Even while Covid 19 has brought the world to a grinding standstill, it is reassuring to know that there will always be a travel industry. Even if it looks different to the one that we know, the urge to travel is just too powerful a human instinct. However, for many people with careers in the travel, hospitality and tourism industries…
21 Things to do at home during Corona Virus Lock Down
As of midnight last night ,26 March 2020 South Africa is on a lockdown because of the Corona Virus outbreak.This Corona outbreak has affected literally every continent of the world and many have lost their lives. The Corona Virus started in China late last year and has spread to over 100 counteries in a short period of time.Last Sunday ,South…
5 Romantic Reasons You Should Visit Paris This Month Of Love
Ever since I can remember as a kid I always wanted to visit London and Paris.Paris was always a city of romance and the French the language of love.Fast forward a few years later I moved to London,started my first teaching job and booked my first holiday to Paris the city of romance. Excited beyond measure I could not wait…