When you come to St Lucia, you’re guaranteed to see hippos, Kwazulu-Natal guide Thoko promises me. You’ll see them on a cruise of the lake. You might spot them by the side of a road. You... Continue Reading
Looking out across the rolling grasslands from Rorke’s Drift, amid pretty birdsong and approaching dusk, it’s hard to imagine the battle that took place on this spot on 22-23 January... Continue Reading
Nelson Mandela was speaking figuratively when he famously said that “after climbing a great hill, one finds that there are many more hills to climb”. But South Africa’s... Continue Reading
It’s 30-something degrees, humid, and I’m on a bike that, admittedly, is as overdue for a service as I am a visit to my dentist. But I love a bit of heat. If I didn’t... Continue Reading
For a moment, as I stand by the pool, I think I’m staring at the Australian outback: the red dirt and shrubbery is similar, the bright, southern hemisphere light the same. Then a small herd... Continue Reading
Where to go on your trip? The age-old dilemma. Should I do a trip that involves drinking good wine and eating good food? Should I take in some snorkelling, whale watching and stunning scenery instead?... Continue Reading
