Deserted & dreamy: Off-season national parks to visit this winter

Deserted & dreamy: Off-season national parks to visit this winter

There’s something deeply romantic about a national park in its quiet season—when early morning mist hugs the mountains, and golden light lingers over empty trails. These parks, both at home and just beyond our borders, offer solitude, soft light, and slow travel. If...
Ultra-luxe coastal wine estate to open on Chapman’s Peak Drive

Ultra-luxe coastal wine estate to open on Chapman’s Peak Drive

Cape Town’s scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive will soon be home to a new luxury destination as The Alexander Estate, an ultra-luxurious coastal wine farm and spa, prepares to open its doors in mid-October 2025. Image: Tourism Update Part of the Africa Hidden Gems Portfolio,...
Best Eastern Cape stays for a winter road trip

Best Eastern Cape stays for a winter road trip

The Eastern Cape often flies under the radar when it comes to winter getaways — but those in the know head inland, where mountain peaks blush with snow, sheep farms steam in the frost, and old sandstone towns hum with heritage. Hole in the Wall, Wild Coast/Joshua...
26 Things You Might Not Know About Australia

26 Things You Might Not Know About Australia

My country of Australia is both unique and diverse. Born and bred in Melbourne, Australia, to migrant parents (Mum is from Malta and Dad is from Ireland), I am lucky and proud to call Australia my home. Here Are 26 Things That You Might Not Know About Australia...