Mauritius, with its miles of beautiful white-sand beaches backed by lush forests and dramatic volcanic peaks, is made for romance, with some of the most romantic hotels in the Indian Ocean. ... Read full article
I lean on a wall at Café Maure in the Kasbah of Rabat, looking across the river to Salé, Rabat’s smaller twin which took its name from the Sallee Rovers, pirates who terrorised the Atlantic shores as far as the south coast of England. ... Read full article
Jerusalem is an ancient city with a history that stretches back thousands of years, but it is also a modern city with appeal to the young and trendy. Like any city, the charm and essence of Jerusalem is best absorbed by walking its streets. However, ... Read full article
This is a mistake: it’s the best place to learn about South Africa’s past and look to its future. And if you need a break from the city’s size and energy, you can head off for nearby safaris, adventure sports and glimpses into the history of humanity... Read full article
Go off the beaten path at Lake Manyara, Tanzania.
Experience nature like nowhere else: the park’s diverse vegetation is said to support up to 11 diverse ecosystems at once, making it unsurprising that a Lake Manyara safari lures in large number ... Read full article
I’m writing from my bed at the Belmond Mount Nelson in Cape Town, a city that I first visited three years ago, and which captured my heart in more ways than I can count. It’s a place that is impossible to understand at first look; to begin to piece ... Read full article
Queensland is hailed as the Sunshine State for good reason. Located approximately 290 km (180 mi) or 3 ½ hours drive away from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital, is Hervey Bay,... Read full article
As you plan your Uganda trip, Murchison Falls is not to be overlooked. In this post, you’ll learn 16 things about visiting Murchison Falls Uganda: including accommodations, how to get there, the best time to visit, cruises, hot air balloon safaris ... Read full article
It’s hard to believe that the Okavango Delta exists in a country of which 70% is dominated by the semi-arid Kalahari Desert. But this vast and practically untouched freshwater wetland supports an abundance of wildlife within some of the most divine ... Read full article
A sprawling city that excels in natural splendour
You really can’t overstate the case for visiting Cape Town. First, there’s the in-your-face beauty of a craggy mountain range that drops precipitously into a glittering sea, its flanks carpeted in ... Read full article
Casablanca is often overlooked by visitors to Morocco, with preference given to imperial cities like Marrakech and Fez or well-known beach resorts such as Agadir and Tangier. There are, however, plenty of reasons to stop by Morocco’s biggest city for... Read full article
Another step further before we realize: it’s a bit of a mission just to get out of here. Anyone who has ever set foot in the narrow streets of the medina (old town) of Fez knows what we are talking about. The Fez Medina is the most winding labyrinth ... Read full article