Sea La Vie | Coastal Getaways

south africa coastal getaways

Originally published in Sawubona Magazine, March 2022.
As the last of summer stretches out over the southern hemisphere, savour sunny shores and long days with your family at some of these seaside spots.

Reconnecting Humanity

reconnecting humanity

Originally Published in OutThere Mag, 2022.
Realising that to be truly inclusive, you have to create belonging, this new breed of experiences – by people of colour, for people of colour and their friends – seeks to reconnect individuals with and reimagine what black spaces in Cape Town should really be.

Building a Bridge through Wine

khayelitsha wine

Originally Published in House & Leisure SA, 2022.
Lauren Manuel McShane engages with a new narrative surrounding Cape Town’s wine culture, and chats to tenacious entrepreneur, Lindile Ndzaba whose brand, Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines, is paving this connection

Top 10 Quirky Stays | South Africa

quirky stays south africa

Originally published in Sawubona Magazine, 2019.
Life is too short for boring accommodation, so if you’re going to travel, why not try something truly out of the ordinary like a wigwam, train, tipi, castle or a container?

Malaria-free Game Reserves for Families | South Africa

Malaria-free game reserves south africa

Originally published in Juice Magazine, Aug 2019.
Wondering what to do with young kids on a bush holiday and not keen on the hassles of malaria medication? Lauren Manuel suggests child-friendly stays at malaria-free game reserves throughout South Africa. 

Contain Yourself | South Africa

south africa container stays

Originally published in Sawubona Mag, 2019.
With a trend towards sustainable travel and the “tiny-house” movement, find all you need and more in these natural escapes and off-the-grid container accommodation, all within three hours’ drive of Cape Town.

Inspired Portraits | Malaysia

Malaysia street artist

Originally published in Silkwind Mag, 2015.
Street artist Akid_One is shining new light on the typically dark art of graffiti.

Secrets of Lanna | Thailand

Thailand's Lanna Kingdom

Originally published in Silkwind Mag, 2015.
The best trips involve unique encounters, and in Northern Thailand visitors get to experience ancient practices of
a royal kingdom.

Rest Assured, Get High

treehouse stays south africa

Originally published in Khuluma Magazine, June 2019.
It turns out that – as children – we had the right idea all along. Lofty treetop escapes, secret sleep-out hideaways and wooden fortresses built among the high branches…