I started my working life in corporate and investment banking. After ten years, I took a break to travel the world (in 2008). When I returned, I started blogging about my travel experiences on Velvet Escape...
Africa Travel Week
Whose diversity is it?
In the pause created by the pandemic, many have started to ask some of the big questions about how the tourism industry operates – and one of the key debates, especially in the age of selfies and overtourism, is...
The vibrancy of the land space with Jo Marshall
What do you love most about Africa? It’s resourcefulness. The vibrancy of the land space. Everyone I’ve met/spoken to has been so helpful and determined to make the best of promoting themselves to the World...
Luxury Boutique Suites in the Cape Winelands
De Stellenbosch, in the heart of South Africa’s most famous wine region, is a collection of historic farmstead buildings dating back to the early 1900s that have been restored and re-imagined to create unique luxury...
Ivan QuintanillaReunion Island: The ultimate island
Reunion Island is much more than just a palm-fringed tropical island. With an active volcano, hidden waterfalls and a rural French atmosphere, it’s a world in one.
Visit Botswana
Botswana offers the best wilderness experience in Africa. The country is mainly about huge landscapes and deep cultural experiences. Wild animals roam freely in its natural habitat. Be awed by the...
Topguides Safaris
Topguides Safaris the behind-the-scenes muscle for some of the best safari businesses, photography books and photography tours in Africa. The company has been in business for over eight years, is licensed and insured...
Swartberg Game Reserve
Seek out wild animals in their natural environment at Swartberg Game Reserve. It’s time to slow down, to truly connect with the wild. An award-winning destination, offering unique experiences in the Klein...
Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris
Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris is South Africa’s longest established balloon airline having taken to the skies since 1981. With scenic balloon safaris and game viewing balloon safaris available a balloon...
