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Travel stories from our consultants as they wander around the continent...

GARONGA - AUGUST 2010

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I had not been for many years and it was wonderful to see how the property has grown up without losing any of the essence of what owner Bernie Smith set out to create. It is the same – only better.

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VICTORIA FALLS & BEYOND- NATASHA SPRINGER

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The two day Rovos Rail journey north through Botswana and Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls is one of those “must do” journeys of a lifetime. Seduced by the gentle rocking of Africa’s most luxurious train, fine food, and the chink of cut glass crystal and sliver, one slowly wends through hundreds of miles of bushveld on this iconic rail trip north from Pretoria. Despite its luxury, this trip feels like a true journey into the African hinterland.

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ST CATHERINE'S MONASTERY- NICCI LENFERNA

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I guess, at some stage, most of us expect to tick Egypt off the list of “travel destinations” worth a visit. After all, it is one of the most visited countries in the world. The ancient land of pyramids and temples, Nile cruises and Arab markets most certainly tossed up a number of surprises. Notably the warm and engaging people with a great sense of humour, delicious food of a wide variety, bustling and busy yet extremely safe but most surprising of all was the experience of climbing up Mount Sinai.

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ON LOCATION IN THE EASTERN CAPE- ROBYN TOBIAS

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In April 2009 I was offered the opportunity to see some of the Eastern Cape and also to learn a little bit more about the complicated and fascinating history that shaped South Africa into this complex and wonderful country it now is.

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ZANZIBAR SPICE - TERESA LEVONIAN COLE

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It was wet when I arrived in Zanzibar. The sort of wet that turns the surrounding turquoise waters a murky shade of Brighton sea-blue. The short rains' I was told, had gone on longer than expected...

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