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5 ways to get high in Africa

ByAmanda Marks February 28, 2014February 28, 2014

It’s always great to change your perspective on life.  Getting high can definitely do this for us. Taking an…

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10 challenges with style

ByAmanda Marks January 7, 2014

I have a birthday looming. It got me thinking about how, as travellers, we all deal with getting older…

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A new year, a new you

ByAmanda Marks December 18, 2013January 20, 2014

Ever thought that it would be quite nice to have a complete reboot?   To sort your head, calm your…

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Great reasons to visit Malawi

ByAmanda Marks October 21, 2013

Malawi is possibly not the first African country you’d think of travelling to for a great wildlife experience.  It…

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Getting close to 5 iconic wildlife species

ByAmanda Marks September 28, 2013

Whether you’re a photographer wanting that special shot or simply have always yearned to look a gorilla in the…

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Top 5 city hotels with a view

Top 5 city hotels with a view

ByAmanda Marks August 30, 2013

We usually think of a city hotel as just a place to rest our weary heads after we’ve been…

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3 top tips on planning a luxury safari

ByAmanda Marks July 22, 2013July 22, 2013

There are safaris and safaris of course, but what makes a safari a luxury safari? Is it the accommodation,…

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Barefoot luxury on a tiny private Indian Ocean island

ByAmanda Marks June 29, 2013July 1, 2013

You leave the tiny island of Songo Songo by boat, setting off into the incredibly blue Indian Ocean, and…

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Shhhh… community-owned luxury in Kenya

ByAmanda Marks May 31, 2013May 30, 2013

One of my favourite camps in Africa is up in northern Kenya in a massive wildlife conservancy called Namunyak….

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African star beds

ByAmanda Marks May 2, 2013

Being out in the wilds of Africa is an experience which most people find grabs all their senses and…

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6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations

ByAmanda Marks April 6, 2013April 15, 2013

There are certain sites in the world which many of us would count as ‘must see’ travel highlights. For…

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Walking wild or walking high – two very different luxury walking holidays

ByAmanda Marks March 5, 2013March 5, 2013

Sometimes you just have to get out there into the big wide world and feel the earth beneath your…

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5 of the best places to see big cats

ByAmanda Marks February 5, 2013February 5, 2013

If you want to see big cats but aren’t sure where to go to get the best chance of…

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