Planning a safari holiday for you and your family means picking the correct place where everyone gets to enjoy. Mum wants a spa facility, kids want a swimming pool and dad wants a room with views on the African Bushveld. Not all places accept young kids and toddlers for various reasons. XO has found the […]
Africa is a continent blessed with some of the world’s most unique bodies of water – among them, waterfalls, rivers and seaside beaches too… From Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta to the pristine beaches of the Mother City, travellers are spoilt for choice on which African waters to enjoy! So, to with your decision-making, […]
Meet Darren Meltz; a self-confessed creative jack of all trades. “The world is a delicious pie of creativity so why have just one slice.” If he’s not on stage or in the rehearsal room, he’s searching for new and beautiful things to photograph. He’s an actor, educator, clown (yes believe it or not) but above […]
They say a picture paints a thousand words so we’ve decided to let these photographs give you a few reasons to visit Namibia- a nation rich in diversity and natural splendour. Be warned, you may want to book your flight and pack your bags immediately. You’ll have photographer Alain Martineau to thank for that… […]
If there’s one thing South Africa does well, it’s romantic safari stays… So rest assured, you can head off into the African sunset with your loved one, enjoy life-changing Big Five encounters, sensual spa treatments and luxury-heavy moments beneath the light of a thousand, twinkling stars! Below are some of the best romantic safari stays […]
There is something quite charming and romantic about sleeping in the African bush with nothing but canvas separating you from the night sky, wild animals and the great beyond. Luckily for those who don’t really enjoy camping; glamping or luxury camping has taken the world by storm and offers a luxurious way to get as […]
There’s no better way to explore a city than by mingling with its locals, as you walk in the footsteps of past and present right on the very streets that shape it – and guided walking tours are an excellent way to do just that! The Mother City has a full and tumultuous history, which, […]
Going on safari is a thrilling experience. Witnessing wild animals in their natural habitat, embarking on early morning game drives and learning about an environment so foreign to most of us. For kids, this bush experience can be the ultimate time of fun, experiential learning and getting to see animals like zebra, lions, elephants, buffalo […]
Nicknamed the ‘The City of Gold’ and also referred to as ‘Jozi’ by locals, Johannesburg s a place where people know how to work hard… and play equally as hard! What’s more, its cultural fusion and rich history means that it is full of amazing food, friendly locals and some great nightlife. There’s so much to […]
Capetonian, Gaynor Van Rooyen, Founder of the Tulips and Phoenixes Blog, has a 9-5 in the EMS industry which keeps her extremely busy. Her local travels are an escape from the daily grind and a way of recharging her batteries. Here she shares some of her Cape Town insider tips and secrets… 5 things I […]
