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Beyond the backpack: You’ll know the real traveller when you see it.

Beyond the backpack: You’ll know the real traveller when you see it.

Travellers don’t just visit countries, they wear them in the creases of their backpacks and the spice under their nails. Here’s how to spot the real ones
Mariana Balt 13 Aug 2025
Travelling for the first time? How to choose a route in Southern Africa that’s right for you

Travelling for the first time? How to choose a route in Southern Africa that’s right for you

Planning your first trip through Southern Africa? This guide helps you choose a route tailored to your interests and experience.
Mariana Balt 12 Aug 2025
I don't like the Kruger National Park…

I don't like the Kruger National Park…

Kruger isn’t just a safari destination. It’s a place that stirs something deep in the soul. This is a love letter to South Africa’s wild heart.
Mariana Balt 06 Aug 2025
The psychology of the open road

The psychology of the open road

The road, with its unhurried pace and open-endedness, helps disentangle stress and reset priorities.
Mariana Balt 04 Aug 2025
How to travel without leaving a trace

How to travel without leaving a trace

Staying in your vehicle protects both you and the animal. The goal is to witness, not intrude.
Mariana Balt 05 Jun 2025
Driving into stillness with mindfulness behind the wheel

Driving into stillness with mindfulness behind the wheel

Each kilometre becomes an invitation to be present, to meet the landscape with attention rather than distraction.
Mariana Balt 02 May 2025

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