My idyllic island life
Most backpackers in Thailand rush around ticking off the sights in a guidebook, but Torre DeRoche decided to live on one small island for months.
Harar: Here, passion runs high
In contrast with the rest of Ethiopia, generosity thrives in Harar - along with some wonderfully peculiar traditions.
Hobbits and elves draw tourists to New Zealand
Hobbits, elves and dragons appear to be coaxing tourists to New Zealand as fans await their first glimpse of the second movie in "The Hobbit" trilogy.
Fairlawns: Step out of the rat race
If it’s a luxury break you’re after, look no further than this boutique hotel in the heart of Sandton.
The best of a Bad situation
Everyone glows with health and happiness in Bad Füssing. As Ines Schumacher discovers, there’s definitely something in the water…
Why budget flights aren’t for the faint of heart
For just £370, a flight from London to Johannesburg with one short Âlayover in exotic Addis Ababa seemed like a great idea.
I ran away with the circus in Mexico
When Cat Rainsford befriended a nomadic group of street performers in a small Mexican town, she never envisaged she would end up travelling with them.
Halaal tourism: Why isn’t South Africa reaping the benefits?
Catering for Muslim tourists could mean more money
Nairobi’s traditional family portrait goes al fresco
Nairobi’s street photographers run ingenious and efficient set-ups throughout the city.
Kenya charts new course beyond its wildest dreams
A whistle-stop tour of the country reveals its rich diversity — and a nation scrambling to reforge its identity.
Solitude in Paternoster
Jim Freeman meditates on life in the sleepy village, then and now, from the stoep of Abalone House.
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The last of a Parsi culinary legacy
Mumbai’s grand old Parsi cafes are a symbol of the city’s diverse cuisine and ethnic groups, but they are a dying breed.
Burundi: Beauty, beaches and beer
Burundi may not be the go-to capital of East Africa, but it is cheap and cheerful, and tourists are starting to cotton on.
Egypt resorts to orthodox travel
Since the 2011 uprising, Egypt’s coastal resorts have begun courting the conservative Muslim tourist.
The cluck stops here
In a chicken coop for the Seoul art-appreciation set, Eamon Allan finds birds of a certain feather flock together, even when they’re ceramic.
C’est la vie in le heart of France
Laurice Taitz finds 10 things to do in 48 hours in Paris, home of the R80 glass of orange juice.
Weekend getaway: Hotel Cardoso, Maputo
Less than two decades ago, Maputo was war-torn and struggling to survive. Today it is one of Southern Africa’s hippest cities.
Mauritius: The island of dreams
A childhood fantasy to see Mauritius finally turns into a holiday: to Joonji Mdyogolo’s delight, it looks just like the poster.
The internet guide to hitchhiking
Gone are the handmade signs and endless waiting. John O’Mahony uses apps and websites to find lifts, beds and friends as he hitches across Europe.
Russia’s local food evangelist
Food distributor Boris Akimov is on a mission to get Russians eating organic, local food, not pizza and burgers.
