The cultural capital of the Yucatán peninsular, Merida is a compact city rich in colonial history with cosmopolitan flair and has the region’s broadest span of dining options, from market stalls and mobile kiosks to glamourous dining in lavish haciendas. Written for Fine Dining Lovers. Written by Ishay Govender Live Band The Mayas of [...]
Slaying Dragons in the Drakensberg Amphitheatre - Beginner's Hiking Guide The hike to the Drakensberg Amphitheatre in northern range, declared by National Geographic to be one of the world’s best trails, is where Ishay Govender-Ypma faces her fears and discovers a new hobby. For SAA Sawubona, April 2016. Returning to my home province of Kwa-Zulu Natal [...]
In-flight Essentials - A Packing List This is a summary of the in-flight essentials - items I pack on most longer flights. I add and subtract according to the duration of the flight and the destination I'm headed to. Note: this isn't a sponsored post and any items linked to are done so for reference. Ultimate [...]
An Insider's Guide to the City of Cape Town Want to know where to stay, what to eat, where to shop and what to see? Here's insider's guide to Cape Town. For Singapore Priority Magazine. STAY: Ellerman House Serene Ellerman House, one of Cape Town’s swankiest addresses, is sparkling after a property-wide refurbishment. The décor reflects [...]
Discovering Dar es Salaam - a Taste of the Real Dar A mini guide on Uncovering Dar es Salaam for a first time visitor Dar es Salaam street life With more than five million residents (the guide books under-quote the numbers, I’m told), Dar es Salaam, the “House of Peace” is recognised as [...]
Goa - A Basic Guide Why Goa? The behemoth Indian subcontinent can take years, if not longer to get to grips with, to traverse and savour. In contrast, Goa, India’s smallest state allows you to cover its length in a day. That’s if you’re in a hurry. This article appeared in The National By the time [...]
Goa, Short Stay - Things to See & Do Goan nights on the beach Travelling across India's smallest state in a few days. What to do in Goa, on a quick stop. For The National UAE, 18 December 2014. Why Goa? The behemoth Indian subcontinent can take years, if not longer to get to grips [...]
Visitor's Guide to Knysna - The Garden Route view of heads Everyone coos over the Garden Route - with good reason too. If you're visiting, here's my visitor's guide to Knysna. Even repeat visitors may find something new to enjoy here. Having its origins in the Khoi language, Knysna is said to mean [...]
Cape Town - a Beginner's Travel Guide A city known for its exquisite natural beauty, where two oceans meet at the very tip of Africa, this is a guide for the first time visitor to CAPE TOWN, the Mother City- for Oi Vietnam magazine. Before you plan your trip to Cape Town, delve into this beginner's [...]
