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November 26, 2012 5 Comments

Africa’s 25 Best Beaches

Too often overshadowed by the wildlife of its interior, Africa’s perimeter is a worthy reason to travel too No one’s

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October 29, 2012 19 Comments

The 10 best contemporary African books – 2012

From a reinterpreted Heart of Darkness to a barstool in Congo, this is a list of Africa’s best contemporary novels

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October 28, 2012 0 Comments

The Best: Boutique Hotel, Peacock Pavilions, Marrakech, Morocco

At Peacock Pavilions, a husband-and-wife team have created a stylish, family-friendly haven at their home on the outskirts of Marrakech.

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October 4, 2012 1 Comment

Where I go … Lamu, Kenya (Elettra Wiedemann, face of Lancôme)

The Fashion Week fixture and longtime face of Lancôme (who was honored on this year’s installment of the International Best-Dressed

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September 17, 2012 3 Comments

The Best Travel Experiences: Hairy Lemons & Freestyle Kayaking on the Nile

 There is a wave, far from passable roads and deep in the center of Africa, where those who seek to

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September 14, 2012 2 Comments

The best: A beach house in South Africa

Happy Friday people … for those of us dreaming of a beach getaway this weekend (or in the near future), here’s some

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September 3, 2012 3 Comments

The Best: Spiritual Experience – The Debre Damo Monastery

Built in the sixth century AD, with curved wood panels, painted ceilings and walls dedicated to the legend of Saint

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June 22, 2012 41 Comments

The best: 72+ African wise proverbs and inspiring quotes

Wisdom is wealth! One thing I respect deeply about Africa is the treasure of wisdom our ancestors have handed down

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June 19, 2012 1 Comment

The best cuisine: Egyptian Nile Style

(June 2012 – While Egypt is shrouded in political controversy, election uncertainty and confusion about Hosni Mubarak’s health, let’s focus

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June 13, 2012 3 Comments

The Best Travel Experiences: The romance of a Rovos Rail journey

Embracing the iconic grandeur of the Orient Express, South Africa’s Rovos Rail experience is a once in a lifetime journey packed