RapidLion – The South African International Film Festival is pleased to announce that it will host German-born film producer Jan Harlan for its fourth installment, which runs at the Market Theatre from 1 March to 10 March 2019. Harlan, mostly known as an executive producer for Stanley Kubri…
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Curb Sugar Cravings with These Healthy Foods
Today’s food landscape is rife with quick and easy access to sugar whenever we are craving it — and even when we aren’t. Grocery and convenience stores are stocked with cookies, candy, sugary beverages and other sweet snacks strategically placed at the checkout prompting unhealthy impulse buys. V…
Exploring Thanda Island; Tanzania’s Private Luxury Resort
Thanda Island off the coast of Africa is one of the world’s newest private resorts, but it’s already won international acclaim. In 2016, the private marine reserve was voted the World’s Leading Exclusive Private Island by the World Travel Awards. Dan Olofsson and his wife, Chris…
Modern Upholstery Draws Inspiration from Europe, Africa and Asia
Fabric themes and silhouettes from around the world continue to shape upholstery design at the high end of the price spectrum. Especially with fabrics, whether complete covers or on accent pillows that add excitement with solid tones, global influences can blend together for a pleasing whole. Tem…
Mwanga Africa is Creating Happiness Through Scents, Light and Love
Ahead of its grand launch in November, Glitter Girl Innovations has announced its endearing range of scented candles and diffusers, under its flagship store, Mwanga Africa. More than just candles that bear the light we all need, Mwanga Africa’s candles and diffusers offer messages of happiness, h…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Zimbabwe Launches the African Dream
The Zimbabwean Government is set to ensure resort areas in Zimbabwe are accessible to all visitors targeting the country as a tourist destination, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said. It is also making it a priority that Kariba Resort is accessible by air and road. In an interview after …
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: African Luxury Tourism is Heading off the Beaten Track
Africa has long been a favorite destination for safaris and hot air balloon flights over migrating herds but now the hospitality and tourism industries are exploring new locations to cater for luxury traveler’s increasing appetite for adventure. “African tourism has evolved significantly in the l…
Sanctuary Retreats; For Luxury African Safaris
Back In 1999, Luxury safari pioneer, Geoffrey Kent, saw an opportunity to add luxury lodging in Kenya and Tanzania with the philosophy that it gives back to the community and it is sustainable. His first property was the recently remodeled Sanctuary Olonana, and ever since Olonana’s original open…
The Problem of Dads and Depression
Being a new mom is incredibly tough where women may lack access to paid leave, parenting support programs, and affordable childcare and health-care services. But research suggests that we need to start offering a lot more support and care to men making the transition to parenthood, too. The past …
3 South African Hotels Have Been Ranked Among the Best in the World
Travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, recently published the winners of its annual travel awards; the awards are based on surveys run among Travel + Leisure’s readership, highlighting where people had the best experiences while abroad and three South African hotels made the list. In the 2018 ranking…