Wine aficionados talk of terroir, a French term that simply means ‘a sense of place’. I am on the other end of a Zoom meeting with Floricius Beukes, the Viticulturist of Groot Constantia, to discover Groot Constantia’s ‘sense of place’ but in my mind, I find myself walking through vineyards, beneath ancient oak trees and […]
Despite the rough sea and potential rain, the transfer on Zeavola Resort’s private speed boat from Phuket to Phi Phi Island was a breeze – thanks to our skilled skipper. But regardless of the conditions, I think with my level of excitement to finally be visiting one of Thailand’s best barefoot luxury sustainable resorts, I […]
During our visit to the barefoot luxury Zeavola Resort, the General Manager, Florian Hallerman had promised us a ‘behind the scenes’ tour to show us Zeavola’s green, environmental initiatives in action. Florian’s passion and determination is immediately evident as he talks about their ‘responsible co-existence’. “It’s all about ensuring a safe and natural environment for […]
Attitude Hotels calls for a collective movement and commitment for a tourism that leaves a positive footprint on Mauritius. Invited tourism industry and media were able to experience firsthand the incredible commitment made by Attitude Hotels to operating sustainably at the opening of the newly renovated Lagoon Attitude on the shores of the beautiful Anse […]
Constance Ephelia – Having rained overnight, the paths were wet and water droplets glistened on the vegetation – the birdsong a delightful chorus in the early morning. Mist draped the surrounding mountains of the Morne Seychelles National Park, the sea reflecting the grey of the clouds hanging low on the horizon. None of this detracted […]
Responsible Traveller Edition 2 – 2021
It has been such a pleasure putting this mammoth edition of Responsible Traveller together – all 165 pages of it, and choc-a-block full of fabulous responsible tourism stories. We start in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Park, where we visit Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe with Africa’s Eden – and show that tourism in the region […]
Responsible Traveller Edition 1 – 2021
Welcome to another edition of Responsible Traveller Mag It has been such a pleasure putting this mammoth edition together – all 186 pages of it, and choc-a-block full of fabulous conservation and community success stories. Starting in the Greater Kruger National Park at Baobab Ridge where we experience a REAL safari, and at Thornybush Game […]
Responsible Traveller Edition 3 – 2020
Welcome to another edition of Responsible Traveller. What a year 2020 has been! In addition to the impact on our personal lives,especially from a health and livelihood perspective, it has been exceptionally challenging to those in the travel industry. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost jobs and businesses as well […]
Responsible Traveller Edition 2 – 2020
Welcome to another edition of Responsible Traveller. It is with much pleasure that I write this… travel is at last beginning to open up and soon we’ll be travelling again. Keeping in mind all the safety precautions and regulations that are expected of us, remembering to #BeTravelWise In this edition we explore beach and bush – […]
Responsible Traveller Edition 1 – 2020
Welcome to another edition of Responsible Traveller. In this edition we get off the beaten track and show that great experiences can be had without contributing to over-tourism at iconic, popular sites and destinations. Experience the wonderful city of Bangkok differently – as the locals do… take commuter trains, buses and water taxis, walk side […]
