Cape Town local, trail runner, coffee addict & croissant lover - Luke enjoys a loosely planned road trip, exploring backroads, small towns and remote areas. But send him to a luxury safari lodge or plush beach villa and he will be equally at ease. As a travel consultant at Africa Bespoke, Luke gets to enjoy planning other people's journey's too.
When many people think of a holiday in Mauritius, they imagine lying on a white beach, listening to the gentle crash of waves while they soak up the rays of the sun shining above them, their fingers sifting through the warm sand upon which they lie. While this picture seems as close to perfect as …
Mauritius has a number of ties to India. The majority of Mauritians are of Indian descent. Indian traditions and influences are seen in the culture of Mauritius. And very recently, a group of Indian artists spent time in India during a tourism and art promotion campaign in Mauritius. This campaign occurred as a collaboration between the …
Vamos Cycling Tour in Langa – Understanding the Townships How many times have you driven out of town on the N2, thoughts drifting towards your weekend away, cruising past all the “leaving Cape Town” landmarks: the ex-Athlone cooling towers, the townships, the failed housing projects, more townships, the airport. Do you know the real story …
Mauritius is a cultural melting pot. The culture is rather a blend of many different cultures, resulting in a diverse range of captivating sights, smells and sounds. An interesting history has brought many different influences to the island. Europe, India, China and Africa have all contributed to Mauritius’s culture as it is today. History Mauritius …
This is one way to explore the mountains of South Africa. Run a 5 day hiking trail…in 2 days! With a recent explosion in the sport of trail running in recent years, it is great to hear of small niche events still happening in deepest SA. Read this inspiring race report from Mark Lagan. Amatola …
Imagine an aquatic paradise so precious, that it only reveals itself to lucky spectators at a certain time of the day. At this time of day, sugar-white sandbars emerge out of crystal clear water, creating private beach retreats where all sense of time is lost. 99% of Zanzibar’s beaches perform a daily disappearing act. At …
