Travel Briefs
Notes from the journey
Honest, useful reflections on river cruising, safaris, incentive travel, and the art of travelling well.
Why Use a Travel Advisor? Is It Worth It in the Age of Online Booking?
After years of booking my own travel, I became an advisor. Because using one isn't about having someone book a trip, it's about helping you travel well.
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What Surprised Me Most About My First River Cruise
I went in skeptical that a river cruise would feel too structured or quiet. What surprised me most was not the luxury, but how the slower pace made me feel.
May 20, 2026
What a Day on Safari Really Feels Like
An hour-by-hour walk through a safari day, from 5:30am coffee in the dark to dinner under the stars, and why it's the feeling of safari that stays with you.
May 19, 2026
Why River Cruises Are Perfect for Group Trips and Special Celebrations
Why river cruising is ideal for milestone celebrations and multi-generational groups, covering why it works, the popular rivers, and group-planning tips.
May 19, 2026
Luxury River Cruising: What You Need to Know
River cruising reframed as luxury without excess: small ships, immersive excursions, and unpack-once ease, with help deciding if it fits your style.
Nov 5, 2025
Ten Essential Things to Know Before Visiting South Africa
I grew up in South Africa. Here are ten things to know before you go: diversity, world-class wildlife, food and wine, value, pacing, and why it stays with you.
Nov 5, 2025
Incentive Travel: A Strategic Tool for High-Performing Organizations
Experiential rewards outperform cash. A look at what incentive travel is, why it works, and the case for designing programs with measurable return on investment.
May 7, 2026
Of MICE and (Wo)Men: The Evolving Role of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions
How MICE travel is shifting from logistics-and-efficiency toward experience-led, human-centred design, and where incentive travel fits within it.
May 7, 2026Let's plan your journey
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