We have been planning a trip to South Africa for years. Many friends and colleagues have travelled here and waxed lyrical about the country. They’ve painted a feeling of the place, often linked to rugby or wine or food. While here, we talked about why it’s taken us so long to visit. Covid notwithstanding, we … Continue reading South Africa – Conclusion
At 7:30am on the morning of 3rd December, we’re met at the hotel by a bus alongside 16 others eagerly awaiting its arrival. Rudy, the driver, is a larger than life local ‘fixer’ who is transporting us to Punterenas, a Costa Rican port on the Pacific coast. It’s a long and circuitous journey - the … Continue reading Treasure Island
Fiji. A South Pacific tropical paradise of 330 islands and an extraordinarily beautiful place. Once home to cannibals, witchcraft and hostile tribes, Fiji now blends tourism with farming and fishing, yet maintains many of its traditions. Like so much of this part of the world, Fiji began its wrenching journey into modernity with a visit … Continue reading Fiji – The Last Stop
