• Guests’ Corner: Mike Treks

    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 Michael Gregory, travel blogger at Mike Treks. Keen traveller Michael Gregory – a travel blogger based in London – has a passion for helping people to break free from the traditional nine-to-five job and enjoy a life full of travel. When he’s not exploring the world – his favourite destinations are Europe, the US and Southeast Asia – Michael runs his entertaining and insightful travel blog, Mike Treks, even as he works in…

  • Guests’ Corner SPECIAL: Wild Wonderful World

    As part of this instalment in Guests’ Corner, I chatted to Wild Wonderful World, led by Michelle and Grant, both passionate travelling conservationists, inspiring change from the ground up in Africa. You might have heard the expression, ‘Not all superheroes wear capes,’ – and when I think of Michelle Campbell and Grant Pengilly – enthusiastic wildlife conservationists who hail from South Africa – that certainly springs to my mind. You see, since November 2017, Michelle and Grant have been travelling around Africa, inspiring change, fighting wildlife injustice and educating communities. All while documenting and photographing their journey, experiences and encounters…

  • Guests’ Corner: Stephanie Marthinus

    As part of the next instalment in Guests’ Corner, a local and international travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to Stephanie Marthinus, South African travel blogger (and passionate small town promoter). Despite working a busy 9-to-5 as a Digital Marketing and Communications Officer (for an IT Law Firm) and juggling a part-time role as a PR and Marketing Coordinator for a bespoke fabric store, through her blog and social media feeds, the talented and passionate Stephanie Marthinus has fast become one of the Western Cape’s best tourism promoters around… With her fiance and equally eager travel partner, Courtney…

  • Guests’ Corner: Monique van der Walt

    As part of the next instalment in Guests’ Corner, a local and international travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to Monique van der Walt, a social media tourism promoter and traveller of note. Monique van der Walt’s passion runs deep and in a most inspirational manner, she has applied it to devoting herself to a life of social media tourism, PR and photography, three empowering aspects, which not only show the beautiful side of South Africa – but that also allow her to follow the only mentor she wants to guide her in this life: God. Over the…

  • Guests’ Corner: Lost With Purpose

    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 Alex Reynolds, travel blogger and photographer at Lost with Purpose – and full-time backpacker of note! Having grown up in the East Coast of the United States, with a trifecta of cultures (she’s half Filipino, half English) and some rich travel experiences to boot, from a young age, Alex Reynold’s love of travel was all but guaranteed – and that’s all before she quit her desk job, sold off all but her…

  • Guests’ Corner SPECIAL: With Dog She Travels

    As part of this special instalment in Guests’ Corner, a local and international travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to Erin Maxson, passionate blogger and dog lover of note. Erin Maxson and her adorable, brave rescue dog, Rory, are an inspirational travelling human-dog duo. Together, the pair travel the U.S. (soon in an Airstream trailer!), enjoying all the sights and sounds open to them. Every day, they hike, play, swim, nap and more side by side. Adventures aside, Erin and Rory also have an With Dog She Travels page, which tells a poetic, visual tale of the unshakable…

  • Guests’ Corner: Just Janet

    As part of the next instalment in Guests’ Corner, a local and international travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to Janet Rowsell, SA food and wine blogger at Just Janet. Janet Rowsell, a passionate foodie and wine blogger at Just Janet, might tell you that she is just your average Joe (read: Janet), but her incredible blog, Just Janet – which is filled with top-class food and wine posts – tells a different story. A former high school teacher-turned-full-time blogger, Janet considers herself to be an unofficial South African wine ambassador and is particularly passionate about South Africa’s wondrous…

  • Guests’ Corner: Kathryn Rossiter, Becoming You

    As part of the next instalment in my Guests’ Corner, a new travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to SA lifestyle blogger, Kathryn Rossiter. Kathryn Rossiter is a passionate South African blogger and dedicated mom of two. On her blog, Becoming you, she covers a range of topics, and offers daily information, encouragement and inspiration to women. Her blog is a combination of all the best parts of her passions for writing, photography, travel, fashion and beauty – and of course, family! Kathryn has enjoyed some pretty amazing travel experiences, everything from sunset scootering around the Greek…