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Food & Flavour

Exploring dishes, farm stalls, and the stories behind food during travels.
Food traditions to uphold when travelling

Food traditions to uphold when travelling

Food traditions in Southern Africa reveal culture, history, and hospitality, from braais and sadza to kapana and peri-peri chicken.
Mariana Balt 29 Dec 2025
The comfort of good food on the road

The comfort of good food on the road

Simple, healthy and practical meal ideas for travellers that stay fresh, save money and support a comfortable journey.
Mariana Balt 09 Dec 2025
Eating sound, even while travelling

Eating sound, even while travelling

Eating well while travelling ensures steady energy, combining local produce, biltong, seafood, and hydration essentials for a healthy, memorable journey.
Mariana Balt 30 Oct 2025
Campfire meals with a local flavour

Campfire meals with a local flavour

Campfire meals in Southern Africa are stories told under open skies through flavour, smoke, and tradition.
Mariana Balt 10 Oct 2025
From sparks to sizzle: Mastering the art of cooking over coals when travelling

From sparks to sizzle: Mastering the art of cooking over coals when travelling

Improvising ideas for campfire meals can turn simple ingredients into memorable, flavourful dishes.
Mariana Balt 16 Sep 2025
How to prepare easy meals that taste like home while travelling

How to prepare easy meals that taste like home while travelling

While travelling in Southern Africa, easy meals can still taste like home when simple staples meet local produce.
Mariana Balt 14 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

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