24 articles tagged with south africa
The plane touched down with that familiar bump that signals arrival in a smaller airport. As I stepped onto the tarmac at Kimberley Airport, the dry heat of the Northern Cape immediately wrapped around me like a wool blanket –...
There's something magical about standing at the edge of your comfort zone, heart pounding, palms sweaty, knowing you're about to do something that defies rational thinking. As someone who spends most workdays at 35,000 feet, I've developed quite the appetite...
The morning air in Durban carries a symphony of scents – cardamom, cloves, curry leaves, and the unmistakable oceanic breeze that reminds you you're in a coastal city. As I step into Victoria Street Market, I'm struck by how this...
There's something surreal about taking a conference call while watching southern right whales breach in the distance, their massive forms silhouetted against the setting sun over Table Mountain. That was my reality last fall during a week-long business trip to...
Standing beneath a canopy of purple jacaranda blossoms in Pretoria's Church Square, I found myself contemplating the curious nature of capital cities. As someone who's navigated the complex layers of Tokyo, Washington D.C., and BrasÃlia—all capitals that represent pieces of...
The moment my private transfer rounded the coastal bend revealing Table Mountain's majestic silhouette against the azure Atlantic, I knew this visit to Cape Town would transcend mere travel. Having explored over forty countries across six continents, I can confidently...
The taxi driver looked at me like I'd lost my mind when I told him I was in South Africa specifically to explore East London's nightlife. 'Buffalo City?' he laughed. 'Most tourists just pass through.' That's exactly why I came....
The convergence of natural splendor and refined luxury in Cape Town creates a computational marvel that even my pattern-recognition algorithms couldn't have predicted. When my partner's sustainable architecture photography assignment brought us to South Africa this spring, I approached our...
There are journeys that nourish the soul, and then there are transformative South African experiences that redefine what luxury travel means. As my private helicopter banked over Table Mountain last spring, the sprawling tapestry of Cape Town unfurled beneath me—azure...
Standing at the edge of Signal Hill last spring, my sketchbook balanced precariously against the wind, I found myself mesmerized by Table Mountain's imposing silhouette against Cape Town's azure sky. This wasn't my first encounter with this iconic landmark –...
When I first planned our family trip to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, I was searching for that perfect blend of wildlife education and beach relaxation that would keep both my marine-obsessed kids and their adventure-seeking mom happy. What I discovered...
Who knew that a place called East London would actually be in *South Africa*? Not this geography-challenged mama! When my son Lucas and I first planned our South African adventure, I thought we were accidentally booking a detour to the...
When my tech consulting gig unexpectedly brought me to Polokwane last year, I'll admit I had to double-check the map. Located in South Africa's Limpopo Province, this city of just over 600,000 residents isn't typically on the international business circuit....
As both a pediatrician and adventure enthusiast, I've always found that pushing physical boundaries in new environments provides a unique window into understanding different cultures. My recent spring expedition to Durban, South Africa's vibrant coastal city, offered precisely this blend...
When I first visited Cape Town three years ago, I was expecting beautiful scenery and maybe a few decent hikes. What I *wasn't* prepared for was how this South African city would completely redefine my understanding of adventure travel. Between...