Going wild in Malawi By Sarah Kingdom on May 28, 2023 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Malawi, Regions, Resorts A decade ago, heading to Malawi for a safari wouldn’t have crossed most people’s minds. But in recent years this small, landlocked country has undergone an exciting wildlife revival, with some incredible conservation projects and animal reintroductions. […]
Botswana: A sustainable safari destination By Sarah Kingdom on May 17, 2023 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Regions, Resorts There are few countries in Africa that can compete with Botswana for safari exclusivity and luxury, as well as abundant wildlife and diverse landscapes. With a population of roughly 2 million, the country is slightly larger […]
The secret life of Botswana’s zebras By Sarah Kingdom on May 09, 2023 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel The sun sank low in the sky, and from our chairs around the fire we listened to the sounds of the desert. The eerie calls of jackals filled the air, and the […]
Thanda Island – picture perfect paradise in Africa By Sarah Kingdom on Feb 11, 2023 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania Our helicopter rose into the sky and the whole of the Indian Ocean seemed to stretch out before us, glistening turquoise. A thirty minute hop away by helicopter, Thanda Island, a tiny teardrop of […]
Spice up your life – Zanzibar By Sarah Kingdom on Feb 05, 2023 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania Situated off the coast of Tanzania and washed by the warm, clear waters of the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is a tropical archipelago comprised of several scattered islands, the largest two being Unguja (Zanzibar Island) and […]
Destination Dubai By Sarah Kingdom on Feb 03, 2023 in Accommodation, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates Dubai is glamorous, luxurious, and indulgent. It’s a city of skyscrapers, shopping and sunshine, where big business rubs shoulders with sun-seeking tourism. Dubai has always been known to push the boundaries when it comes to infrastructure development. […]
Riding the rails with Rovos Rail – Africa’s most luxurious train By Sarah Kingdom on Jan 29, 2023 in Africa, Rail Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel With a hiss and a screech, the locomotive, complete with suites, lounges and dining cars, starts to move and we are on our way. From the minute we’d […]
Remembering Bears By Sarah Kingdom on Dec 17, 2022 in Books, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany A heart-breaking video of a polar bear starving to death in the Baffin Islands of Canada brought attention to the challenges bears face due to climate change. While in China footage of a bear lying in its cage […]