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Eco & Ethical

Conscious travel, wildlife, and sustainable tourism.
Is travelling only for the rich?

Is travelling only for the rich?

Travel in Southern Africa is often seen as a luxury, but the region offers layers of experiences, from budget road trips and camping to high-end safaris.
Mariana Balt 22 Sep 2025
What the landscape you are travelling through means to its people

What the landscape you are travelling through means to its people

Southern Africa’s landscapes are more than scenery but connect people to memory, identity, and spirituality across cultures and generations.
Mariana Balt 19 Sep 2025
Coffee, tea, and other rituals in the wild

Coffee, tea, and other rituals in the wild

Stopping for coffee or tea next to the road is an essential part of travelling in southern Africa.
Mariana Balt 11 Sep 2025
“Casper” is alive and well and (still) living in Kruger

“Casper” is alive and well and (still) living in Kruger

If you’re heading into Kruger soon, keep an eye out for Casper the white lion. He may look a little puffy, but he’s still very much the king of good photo ops.
Mariana Balt 21 Aug 2025

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