Kurisa Moya – a forest fairytale
We drive north from Pretoria, over the savannah-like veld dotted with acacias and euphorbias, and turn east at Polokwane. The road narrows, and winds its way past townships, spaza shops […]
Tag Archives: South Africa
Mosques, muti and mother-in-law curry in Durban
Durban is probably best known for its glorious beaches and water sports. But there is a whole different world to discover a few blocks away from the Golden Mile. In […]
The elusive aardvark
Unless you are a safari fanatic, or speak Afrikaans, chances are you have never heard of an aardvark. The animal is pretty much as weird as its name (which means […]
Come travel with me!
I am super excited to announce the launch of my travel business Slow Travel Africa! This is a dream come true for me: to create slow journeys that let travellers […]
Something’s cooking in the Bo-Kaap
“You must not be afraid of the spices, they are what makes life worth living” says Zainie with a firm voice that brokers no argument. But I can see that […]
When the desert flowers
Not so long ago, I guided a group of Swedish nature lovers on a trip to explore the spring flowers of the South African desert. Despite the fact that we […]
Cape Gannets – threatened beauties
The Cape Gannet is a large and beautiful seabird, found predominantly along the South Africa and Namibian coast. Over the last 50 years, the population has sadly decreased by almost […]
On board the world’s most luxurious train
Many train enthusiasts consider Rovos Rail to be one of the most luxurious trains in the world. I don’t have much to compare with, apart from European intercity trains which […]
Roadtrip (mis)Adventures
Roadtrip. The word conjures up images of beautiful landscapes, wide open spaces and roads that lead to unknown destinations. I love roadtrips; they are such fun adventures! But with adventure […]
Where to stay in Gansbaai
A while back I spent some time in Gansbaai, the 2015 winner of Best Destination for Responsible Tourism at World Travel Market. I’ve already written a blog on their amazing […]
A Walkersons Weekend
Walkersons Hotel & Spa lies just outside Dullstroom in a secluded valley, crisscrossed by small streams and walking trails, and dotted with trout dams. It is the perfect setting for […]
Humble South African Superstars
While walking to work (read: going to pick up 32 Swedish tourists for a day exploring the Cape Peninsula) I literally stumbled upon a concert with South African trumpeter and […]
Gansbaai – a Responsible Tourism Role Model
At World Travel Market 2015, Gansbaai won the coveted Best Destination for Responsible Tourism Award. This award is for “a destination with a committed and broad integrated approach to responsible […]
The magic of the African bush
I recently had the privilege to spend some time in Manyeleti Private Game Reserve; a 23,000-hectare slice of wilderness with open borders to Timbavati, Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park. […]
Why I run
I’m training for an Ultra Marathon right now (the 56km Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town), so my weekends always involve a long run. I find that these long runs are much […]
