by Shamima A | Apr 16, 2026
The moment our ship pulled away from the Cruise Terminal, a low, unmistakable blast of the ship’s horn echoed across Sydney Harbour. A quiet thrill set in. It was early evening, and I leaned against the rail of the topmost deck to take in the sumptuous views. We...
by Shamima A | Apr 16, 2026
I stood on a bridge in front of the hourglass-shaped Kjosfossen Waterfall in Norway as it roared beneath my feet. My husband and I were lured to Norway by its thundering waterfalls cascading down mountains and cliffs, dramatic fjords and breathtaking natural scenery....
by Shamima A | Apr 16, 2026
Artists create their designs in a storefront studio at 453 Keizersgracht – tattoo artists, actually, engraving clients with their colorful interpretations of historic themes and real-life images in what’s now a tattoo and body piercing parlor. In this same Amsterdam...
by Shamima A | Apr 11, 2026
There is a moment in Namibia when everything begins to shift. The rains ease off, the skies clear, and the landscape quietly trades its lush greens for dusty golds. In Etosha National Park, that moment arrives in May, and seasoned safari travellers know it well. It is...
by Shamima A | Apr 11, 2026
If you’ve spent a December on Durban’s beachfront, you’ll know the scene: packed sands, warm Indian Ocean water, and a buzz that feels almost electric. It is one of South Africa’s most recognisable holiday backdrops. Now, just as the city gears up for another busy...
