Jessica Festa 
“Minutes from Cape Town, Miles from the World”. That’s the slogan of the Steenberg Hotel, a tagline that couldn’t be more fitting. Despite the fact that it’s a mere 20-minute drive from South Africa’s capital, you’ll feel like you’re in a completely different world as traffic disappears, cars become bicycles … Read more
Breathing in the crisp morning air, I grab my camera and begin snapping photos of the landscape – miles and miles of Rocky Highveld grassland, stream fed rivers and feeding antelope. I can smell burnt grass as local farmers make fires to help underground bulbs bloom. This probably isn’t what … Read more
What if my shuttle driver isn’t there to pick me up? What if I can’t make friends? Would the camp be safe? These were some of the thoughts running through my head as I waited for my bags at the tiny Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. While I was excited about … Read more
Have you ever dreamed of treating yourself to a luxurious stay on a private island? Imagine this – an overwater bungalow, coconut groves, warm translucent waters filled with corals and tropical fish and no noise except for the singing of birds and the mixing of your Mai Tai. While it … Read more
The TSA agent looks at my passport and back at me with a skeptical look. “You’re traveling to Tahiti by yourself?” I nod, indicating yes. While French Polynesia is often synonymous with “honeymoon” and “romantic getaway,” I want to see what it has to offer the solo traveler. I figure … Read more
San Diego is known for its thriving craft beer scene, with a plethora of breweries, tasting rooms, beer bars and even events like the San Diego International Beer Festival. That said, anyone traveling to San Diego should be aware that this influence has spilled over into the nearby (and lesser-known) … Read more
The small island of Taketomi, with only 323 inhabitants, is known for having the most well-preserved culture of ancient Okinawa. People here live their lives based on traditions from the past. Knowing this, you may be surprised to hear that it’s home to a contemporary luxury resort, HOSHINOYA Okinawa, where … Read more
South Australia is renowned for world class wine regions, chefs preaching the joys of eating farm-to-table foods and a countryside where the pace is slow and laid back. An accommodation that immerses you in the lifestyle is Kingsford Homestead, located on the edge of the Barossa Valley. This iconic wine … Read more