STORIES

These are the places that stay with us. Stories shaped by personal journeys, quiet discoveries, extraordinary hotels, and the people who bring destinations to life. Part reflection, part guide, each piece offers insight beyond the itinerary—meant to inspire, inform, and deepen the way we see the world.

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On the road from Namibia

Michael and I, together with two friends, have been in Africa since May 6. We started our trip in Cape Town for 11 days and flew to Windhoek on May 17 for our 23-day self-drive journey in Namibia.

The seed of this trip sprouted three years ago when I started my business and one of my first clients asked me to help her plan a Namibia self-drive. Often, it is the wanderlust of my clients that inspires me.

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It’s National Travel Advisors Day

Michael and I are flying out today for a six-week trip to Africa. What started as a self-drive adventure in Namibia became a bigger trip with the addition of Cape Town (pre) and Dubai (post).

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