Get inspired to discover your path by some of Africa’s coolest tastemakers in travel and lifestyle.
“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
– Ibn Battuta
Tastemakers
African Lounge, a tented safari camp experience within the prestigious Flamingo
From the sun-drenched Kenyan highlands to the verdant Rwandan slopes, Africa boasts
In an era where travel has become not only a privilege but a global pastime, the
The Africa I invite you to is not a picture, it’s a heartbeat, one that drums in
Pelumi Nubi’s ambitions to kick off 2024 with a drive a solo drive from London to
Recent years have birthed a discernible shift in the city’s identity as a hub for
Nothing could have prepared us for the blissful moments spent in the Maldivian
The rhythm of Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes’ hit “Summer of Love”
From a young age, the intricate tapestry of my mixed heritage ignited a deep
The All Africa Festival, co-founded by couple Nina and Timothy Olatoke, bears
Singita’s roots in Africa have always informed its vision for the future, and the
Born and raised in Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare, I’m passionate about
Nick Holme was born a week after man first landed on the Moon, during the height of
Highly celebrated for their Caribbean cuisine and sunny vibes, Miss Lily’s first
Terry and Sheona Anders tell us a little bit about what inspires their love for
From childhood inspiration to launching Poised Solutions in hospitality and sales
Thando Magumise’s entrepreneurial venture in couture fashion continue to scale
Travel Essence Magazine first met Chris during a trip to Victoria Falls and its
Avalon Van Leent: tells us a little about herself, her upbringing and the
My family, the typical Zimbabwean and growing up on a farm, always had friends
Sommelier and Winemaker Marlvin Gwese, whose name garnered popularity from the 2021
Meet Thando Magumise, Owner and Designer of Ntombi Couture and Co-Founder of The
Meet Joe Osawaye, Nigerian-born UAE-based serial entrepreneur, best recognized as a
Ambition, leadership, and promoting global destinations to the African diaspora
From humble beginnings to birthing Kilibeyond Safaris Beatrice Kimath is a young,
It has become clear that it will still be some time before the whole world can
The All Africa Festival (AFF), the largest showcase of pan-African cultures which
Meet Lee Kershall, CEO of Ker & Downey® Africa. Building legacies through luxury
An impassioned individual who has grown immensely fond of the outdoors, hiking,
A Spotlight on Diane Chimboza
Luke Brown, Founder and Managing Director of Vayeni Safaris, couldn’t help but
In a quaint little cafe in Observatory, Cape Town is an ice cream shop with a
Kudakwashe Makoni or as he is popularly known, “The Black Chef” is one of
Born and raised in inner-city Johannesburg, Bheki Dube – who was named Africa’s
E.G.Y.P.T Oren says, is an acronym for “Everything God’s Yearns Patience and
Nestled on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River in Zambezi, a short drive from
It was upon arrival that the team met Sarah Lilford, Owner of the Dusty Road
I’ve learnt to have gratitude – for every moment. The power of taking a breath,
Tronette Dippenaar is the Executive Chef at The Cellars-Hohenort restaurant, The
Anchored by three guiding principles: “Beautiful food, Stunning environments,, and
Travel Essence Magazine recently took to the town for a new menu tasting at Soho
Ghanaian born Selorm Ernest Sosu has always loved showcasing his country to the
A travel lover in endless pursuit of adventure, I had the opportunity to visit Sal,
World Expos have been running for 170 years, with the recently ended Dubai edition
Before embarking on my first-ever trip to Zimbabwe, I always felt like there wasn’t
The award-winning Farai Chimba is the General Manager for The Victoria Falls Hotel
Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites announced the appointment of Nigel Ngoni
Meet Ndèye Aminata Voyel, the Founder of the platform www.bonjoursenegal.com, a
“I’ve traveled to 30+ countries, more than half of which have been SOLO
’Ankara, kitenge are all the same fabric, the names are given based on one’s
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