The Midlands Meander is a popular destination for both local and international travellers alike.There is simply some magic here that captures one and a memory that keeps you returning for more. A few months ago the lovely Siobhan (Sugar and Spice Blog ) contacted me asked if I would be keen to travel with her , Nicola ( Run on…
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KZN #ShotLeftWithCassper Experience
Last year before Covid happened SA Tourism launched a campaign with Cassper Nyovest titled “Sho’t Left with Cassper“.Cassper Nyovest, is a South African rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur and record producer born in Mahikeng. This campaign saw Cassper and his friends travelling and exploring all of the country’s seven provinces (before Covid-19) experiencing various tourism activities, all in a bid to show…
Here’s How Countries Around The World Celebrate Love
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…
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…