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    Best Travel Memories in South Africa’s More Remote, Beautiful Places

    3 May 2020 - By 

    A warthog gatecrashing a camping breakfast; breathtaking stargazing in South Africa’s coldest town; discovering otherworldly rock formations; and losing yourself in a sea of green forest… these are just some of my best travel memories in South Africa and its more remote, yet fiercely beautiful places. My Best Travel Memories in South Africa In a time when we cannot travel due to COVID-19, I am finding myself remembering more and more special travel moments.  So, for this post, I decided to share some of my special experiences across SA. Included is also a special travel memory from my friend and…

  • Guests’ Corner: Gaynor van Rooyen, Tulips & Phoenixes

    3 October 2017 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my Guests’ Corner, a new travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to fellow SA travel blogger, Gaynor van Rooyen. Hidden gem discoverer and passionate travel blogger of Tulips & Phoenixes, Gaynor van Rooyen is a half city dweller, half road trip explorer – and full-time supporter of local travel! She has been blogging for some three years now, but last September, Gaynor decided to focus on travel blogging… and she’s not looked back since! 1) Who or what inspired you to go into travel blogging? I’ve been blogging for three…