You can look, but you better not touch 28 May 2020 Melanie van Zyl expounds on new guidelines that differentiate ethical wildlife experiences from undesirable ones.... read more
Love in the time of corona 24 March 2020 'I felt pangs of instant remorse — various online articles detailed how travel and exposure... read more
Richard’s Bay: the furthest port 30 October 2019 Once a quaint fishing village, Melanie van Zyl visits Richards Bay to see if industry... read more
3 St Lucia walks in iSimangaliso Wetland Park 7 August 2019 The town of St Lucia has the privilege of being right inside Isimangaliso Wetland Park... read more
Namibia’s most beautiful 4×4 trail 5 June 2019 There's a new guided 4x4 trail in northwestern Namibia. Melanie van Zyl takes the rough... read more
Sabie River glamping 10 May 2019 Slow down to the sedate pace of the Sabie River at this new glamping break.... read more
Samango slackpacking adventure in KZN 17 April 2019 Just off the beaten track of the Midlands Meander, Melanie van Zyl finds a precious... read more
The Desert Grace – think pink gin and tonics 11 February 2019 This gorgeous new spot in the Namib Desert is a breath of fresh air, says... read more
See the bush from the seat of a mountain bike 10 January 2019 Melanie van Zyl heads to the Maseke Game Reserve and sees the bush differently –... read more
Durbs by the sea – Onomo Hotel 9 January 2019 Looking for a convenient base in the city? This new, no-frills hotel has a top... read more
