Featured Destination
Fiji’s infectious smile
Monday, 24 September 2012
It is that first Fijian glance - an openness of greeting. Wide eyes are big, brown and somewhat cheekily mischievous. An almost sideways smile flashes blinding pearly whites. A face radiates a laid back nature. Mixed, this is a most welcoming Bula from the island nation - a ‘welcome to Fiji’.
Los Angeles
Monday, 17 September 2012
There's something about Los Angeles that keeps drawing travellers back to the city, from its saucy Spanish roots to its nearby baroque beachside environment, there's a vibe about this place that's simply crazy - or maybe that's just the loom of nearby Hollywood.
Stepping back in time at De Rust
Monday, 10 September 2012
De Rust, meaning 'place of rest', is located a scenic one hour drive from George in South Africa's Western Cape.
Melbourne: A cultural exploration
Monday, 27 August 2012
You will often hear Melburnians professing to travellers that, while Sydney may have the stunning sights, there’s a reason why so many refer to Melbourne as the ‘cultural capital of Australia’.
Mia Magical Milan
Monday, 20 August 2012
A global capital in all things glitz and glamour, Milan is home to the twice annual Fashion Week event and the city stands on top of the world in terms of high end designer brands such as Gucci and Armani.
Cambodian love is Song Saa sweethearts
Monday, 13 August 2012
It’s hard not to fall in love with Cambodia’s sweethearts.
Elvis’ Hawaiian love affair
Monday, 6 August 2012
It’s no secret that Elvis loved the Hawaiian Islands. He shared this love with the world through movies, concerts and songs and some believe he can be attributed to the growth in travel to the region.
Bangkok: steeped in culture, yet ministering to the modish
Monday, 23 July 2012
The dynamic and dominant Bangkok or Krung Thep (city of angels) as it’s known to the locals, is the capital of Thailand and is located at the epicentre of South East Asia.
Mt Mitake: a Tokyo day-trip you haven’t heard of
Monday, 16 July 2012
If you’re looking for a getaway from the frenzy of downtown Tokyo and don’t quite have a full day to spare, head to beautiful Mt Mitake in Chichibu Tama National Park.
When in Rome
Monday, 9 July 2012
Romans do not make their pizza, pasta and gelati without love or pride. Food presented and tasting like it's intended for the Pope himself is certainly the norm in these parts.
London: the capital of cool
Monday, 2 July 2012
There is no other place in the world that showcases human history like London.
Montreal: The largest underground city in the world
Monday, 25 June 2012
It’s a bizarre attraction, but ranked one of the most amazing man-built wonders.
Standing 'small' among giants in Yosemite
Monday, 18 June 2012
“None can escape its charms. Its natural beauty cleans and warms like a fire, and you will be willing to stay forever in one place like a tree.”
Israel - summer of festivals
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
While Israel's vibrant culture provides for interesting festivals throughout the year, summer is when it really kick starts. June events begin with the majestic opera in the desert at Masada as well as Jerusalem's light festival …
Dubai is ‘definitely’ THE destination
Monday, 4 June 2012
As your flight begins to descend through the clouds there’s stretches of dusty desert as far as the eye can see... and then... Dubai.
Endless summer satisfied on the Gold Coast
Monday, 21 May 2012
The sun is just peaking over the horizon.
Israel - Small but Outstanding
Monday, 14 May 2012
Come and meet one of the most diverse and culturally rich destinations in the world, walk through the enchanting ancient streets of Jerusalem's Old City, celebrate Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife, Mediterranean shoreline and lively markets, and go back to biblical times exploring historical sites around the Galilee. Discover all these exciting cultural festival and events in Israel…
Penang, Malaysia: A mélange of cultures
Monday, 14 May 2012
It was my first visit to Penang, the renowned ‘Pearl of the Orient’ and I was impressed and overwhelmed at the tenacious spirit of the locals and distinctly old world charm of its eats and streets.
Argentina: home of God. Yes, Maradona
Monday, 7 May 2012
Birthplace to enigmatic figures Eva Peron, Che Guevara, Jorge Luis Borges and Diego Maradona (aka 'God') and home to 40 million proud, yet playful, people, Argentina will meet your every expectation, and then some.
An authentic village resort in Zainabad, India
Monday, 30 April 2012
Rich in color, rich in culture, and rich in tradition, a visit to Desert Coursers is for those who care to experience and understand first hand what provincial village life is like in India. Be prepared for a cultural awakening.
The fine art of haggling in India
Monday, 23 April 2012
In India, absolutely everything is negotiable – from wedding arrangements to richshaw rides to each individual fruit in the market.
A lake for all seasons: North Tahoe in winter
Monday, 16 April 2012
“The world isn’t ready for what’s down there,” Jacques Cousteau whispered as he emerged from its icy depths. Castoff mobsters of the 1920s have stood in cement boots at its bottom, their pinstriped suits today perfectly preserved by the lake’s cold. Beneath its surface are stories, frozen in waters that never freeze.
Scenes from Sonora
Monday, 26 March 2012
Fade in on a sudden puff of red desert dust. It clears, but slowly, to reveal a hint of blue. We cut to an aerial view of old friends, desert and sea, and where they meet. From the Sea of Cortez we pull inland to the peaks of Sierra Madre Occidental, rush past lush grasslands, thirsty ruins and hidden gardens in hidden haciendas, then stop, as we draw close to a smiling face, framed.
Your guide to 'South Africanism'
Monday, 19 March 2012
South Africa has become a second home to me and after many visits I have acquired a unique ’South Africanism’.
