Oh shucks! The high fuel price ruined my planned holiday
South Africa’s rising fuel prices are reshaping the way travellers plan their holidays, turning dream road trips into careful calculations.
Unplugged on purpose, replugged by necessity
Unplugging while travelling in Southern Africa creates deeper, more meaningful experiences. Reconnecting when needed keeps the journey practical without losing its sense of presence.
Creating travel videos that your friends would also enjoy
Creating travel videos that friends truly enjoy involves storytelling, respect for place, and thoughtful editing. This article explores practical ways to capture authentic moments across Southern Africa and turn them into memorable visual journeys.
Where to travel in March as southern Africa enters its quiet prime
March is one of southern Africa’s best-kept travel secrets. From Cape Town’s calm coastline to Botswana’s rising delta waters and Namibia’s glowing deserts, this is a month at ease with itself.
To blog or not to blog
Blogging offers creativity, community, and skill development, but also requires consistency and thoughtful boundaries. Is it for you?
Putting post-festive season blues to work for a prosperous 2026
When the festive season ends, a quiet sense of loss often follows. Mariana explores post-festive blues and the slow return to routine.
A travel addict’s reflections on Christmas
Christmas reveals a different rhythm, often shaped by a destination. Editor Mariana Balt reflects on how moving through Southern Africa can become a personal tradition grounded in place rather than routine.