Travel Essence
Tastemakers
The rhythm of Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes’ hit “Summer of Love” became a fixture on my playlist in the weeks leading to our family vacation to The Maldives Islands.
Adventures
My journey from Dubai to South Africa on this occasion, was curated with a view to help me garner visibility on how one can infuse both a city staycation in Johannesburg, coined Egoli or City of Gold by the locals, with a safari excursion a short drive away from the metropolis.
Tastemakers
From a young age, the intricate tapestry of my mixed heritage ignited a deep curiosity within me. This curiosity didn't just stop at understanding the cultures I was born into; it extended to a genuine fascination with languages and a desire to explore the world.
Adventures
Most people hadn’t taken anything more than a lingering notice of Rwanda until 1994 when the genocide that happened there shocked the world.
Pulse in the City
On the southern coast of Oman lies Salalah, a destination which beckons wanderlusts and cultural travellers with its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and unique blend of traditional and modern influences.
Pulse in the City
Eight years ago, an extensive renovation and development project began at a wine estate situated amongst the rolling Bottelary Hills in the magnificent Cape Winelands region. The vision for this family-owned estate was to create a South African destination for all journeys.
Tastemakers
The All Africa Festival, co-founded by couple Nina and Timothy Olatoke, bears testament to the resilience of a people with a passion for sharing the uniqueness, vibrancy, and complexities of arguably one of the most diverse continents in the world.
Leisure and Lifestyle
Nestled within the uncharted AlUla region in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, Habitas AlUla bring a fresh perspective to the world of travel and luxury.
Leisure and Lifestyle
After a forlorn attempt to escape the hustle and bustle of Dubai by intentionally staying at home, gears quickly shifted towards the idea of rather checking into a luxurious retreat away, laptop-free and with no plan to venture beyond my hotel of choice’s immediate surroundings.
Editor's Pick, Leisure and Lifestyle
From Cape Town to Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay, three iconic boutique hotel destintions in South Africa’s favourite coastal cities and towns form The Liz McGrath Collection, proud members of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
