Author: Chukwu Godlove
For most travel enthusiasts, finding a place that feels like home can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking for luxury, rustic charm or a seaside escape, South Africa has a variety of accommodations that provide a homey atmosphere. If you’re looking for a stay filled with warmth, comfort and lasting memories, consider four of our favourite hotels and lodges that feel like home: The Farmhouse Hotel Picture: Sourced/@thefarmhousehotel Located in Langebaan, The Farmhouse Hotel is a charming retreat that captures the essence of a cozy country home. It is renowned for its friendly staff, as well as the warm…
Port Nolloth’s backstory is extensive and intriguing, having lived through a copper mining boom, World War One, the discovery of diamonds, a crayfish boom and the (effective) closure of its port Port Nolloth, South Africa – March 16, 2024: Small fishing rowboats in harbour in coastal town Port Nolloth is a small town and seaport in the Namaqualand region on the north-western coast of South Africa, 144 km north-west of Springbok and about 175 km from the ǀAi-ǀAis/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. The indigenous Namaqua people knew the bay upon which the port sits as Aukwatowa (Where the water took away the old man). Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias noted its location on his epic…
The Mother City boasts incredible natural beauty, thus presenting the chance to enjoy different nature activities. From majestic mountains to lush greenery and even stunning beaches, nature lovers are often left fulfilled, energized and sometimes even pleasantly surprised. Source: Facebook / @ Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Here’s a look at a few of the many nature activities to explore in and around Cape Town: Hiking Looking down on Lion’s Head. Image credit: Alison Westwood. Cape Town is a hiker’s dream. It is known for its steep climbs and world-class bouldering, but also offers the opportunity to enjoy a low-effort trek…
The Cape Town Cruise Terminal is experiencing an impressively busy 2024/25 season. More than 20 cruise liners will be making a stop-over in Cape Town this month alone, boosting tourism and local businesses. Picture: Sourced Moreover, a total of 76 ship calls are scheduled so far for the cruise period which ends in June. As reported by IOL, this is an increase from 67 last year. This growth in numbers is expected to usher in thousands of tourists to the region, presenting a significant opportunity for local businesses and the tourism industry. ALSO READ: Muizenberg refurbishment: beach huts to be…
Tiny, rare succulents, carefully labelled and packed into plastic pots, fill an undisclosed greenhouse in South Africa. These plants—some resembling green thumb tips, others like rounded stones—have been confiscated from poachers and smugglers who illegally harvested them from the Succulent Karoo biome. Conservationists warn that South Africa is facing an escalating plant poaching crisis that has already led to the functional extinction of at least eight species. Photo by Erol Ahmed on Unsplash The Succulent Karoo, stretching from southwestern Namibia into South Africa’s Northern and Western Cape provinces, is home to over 6,400 plant species—2,500 of which exist nowhere else.…
In today’s fast-paced world, ‘soulcations’ are the perfect way to rejuvenate and connect with oneself. By setting intentions and prioritizing self-care, you can create a transformative experience that will nourish your soul. Through proper planning and a conscious decision to embrace the journey, you are able to return home with renewed energy and purpose. Picture: Sourced / Sage Friedman Here’s what you need to know when planning your dream ‘soulcation’: Be intentional Take some time out to reflect on what you hope to achieve during your trip. Is the trip to gain clarity for your life? Do you seek to…
[Egypt Online] The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities participated in three international tourism exhibitions in Hungary, the UK, and India to promote Egypt as a top travel destination. Source link
Most of us have never genuinely gazed upon the night sky in all her glory. The blur of city lights and smog obscures the radiant beauty. There are some hidden places, though, where the stars burst across the sky. South Luangwa National Park in northern Zambia is most famous for its teeming wildlife and diverse flora, but its stargazing opportunities are out of this world. Here are a few of the best spots to stay in South Luangwa for an evening of African stargazing. Time + Tide Kakuli If you are lucky enough to stay at the Time + Tide…
France’s foreign ministry on Thursday warned its citizens to avoid travelling to Tigray in northern Ethiopia following clashes between factions of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in the capital Mekele and the second city Adigrat. “In view of the ongoing internal clashes in Tigray, particularly in Adigrat and Mekele, travel throughout the Tigray region is now formally inadvisable,” said the ministry on its website. “French nationals passing through are asked to leave Tigray as soon as possible,” the advice added. Between November 2020 and November 2022, the region was a conflict zone between federal forces, supported by local militias…
The brain recognises awe-inspiring experiences garnered through travel as rewards. Experiences like walking through a boulevard of gigantic baobab trees in Madagascar, swimming to breakfast in Lake Malawi, surrounded by colourful fish, enjoying a castaway picnic on a toast-coloured sandbar, the warm Indian Ocean lapping at your feet, for example, get racked up in the brain’s equivalent of a premium bank account. And, just like a real-life bank account generates interest, our brain’s reward centre seeds more interest, creating the desire to repeat the experience as a well-being measure.It’s time to make a deposit in your brain’s happiness bank, Image…