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    Guests’ Corner: God & Wanderlust

    7 March 2018 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Samah Khan, travel blogger, freelance writer and photographer at God & Wanderlust. Samah Khan is a passionate photographer and writer. She loves travelling the world solo and living life unscripted, indulging in experiences as a Muslim woman. Samah’s travel journey was properly kick-started when she spent a month in the United Arab Emirates, interacting with locals and following a new way of life. Soon, she was hooked and the rest is travel…

  • Guests’ Corner: Solo World Wanderer, Karen Lynn

    2 January 2018 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Karen Lynn, travel consultant and blogger at Solo World Wanderer. Karen Lynn’s passion for travel was sparked from a very young age. Even as a child, she would tear apart the Sunday newspaper, searching for the travel section, which she would then gleefully devour. At 15 (and without the internet), Karen researched, planned and booked her first overseas trip to Paris and Madrid for herself and her family to enjoy. The following…

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    Six Reasons Why I Like ‘Home Bookings’ Best

    11 June 2017 - By 

    When I say ‘home bookings’, I really mean booking through external services like LekkeSlaap, AirBnB, AccommodationDirect or SafariNow – and after several personal experiences with at least two of the above-mentioned services, here is why I like them best: A More Personal Touch In these instances, usually you will work directly with the owner of the property to set up the booking/trip rather than a hotel receptionist, or standard online booking service that accurately makes your bookings… but very rarely offers a more personal touch. Thereafter, not only will you very likely meet the owner – who may welcome you…

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    Cool and Cosy in Kommetjie: Top Reasons to Visit This Mother City Spot in the Deep South

    9 April 2017 - By 

    I’ve only visited Kommetjie twice now in my three or so years of residing in Cape Town – but it’s definitely one of my favourite travel spots; at least of those found along the Cape Peninsula coastline. This small, close-knit village in the Deep South has it all: country vibes, ocean and mountain views to die for (no matter whereabouts you are in ‘town’), and a wonderful holiday feeling, which allows people like myself the chance to leave the city behind and get back to nature’s freeing roots. The best part of all: it’s easily accessible (particularly if you’re a…