Golden Hour on Reunion Island
Reunion Island, or Île de la Réunion, is a tiny French Island in the Indian Ocean. Reunion is best known as a hiking and adventure destination and I've already written a couple of posts [...]
Everything in Mauritius is Beautiful.
I went to Mauritius for five days. I've concluded that everything there is beautiful. I have lots to say about the trip and dozens of photos to post. But here's a 10-photo teaser to prove my above [...]
On a Beach in Zanzibar
Three weeks ago, I was on a beach in Zanzibar. It was nice. Sunset on a beach in Zanzibar. My friend Michelle and I stayed on the northern end of the island, near a village [...]
Pop-Up Travel: Ilha Grande, Brazil
At the end of my recent trip to Brazil, my family and I spent two days on an island called Ilha Grande. Ilha Grande is reachable only by boat (ferries to Ilha Grande leave from [...]
Living Like Queens on an African Beach
"Dolphins!" The boat captain pointed into the flat, clear, turquoise water. I caught a glimpse of dolphin fin a couple of hundred meters away. "Let's swim with them," said Theresa. She flung off her sarong and dove [...]
Ghana’s Panoramic Beaches
As I mentioned in my last post, I recently had the chance to try out a panoramic disposable film camera. I shot most of the panoramic film during my trip to Ghana in August. I still [...]
36 Hours in the Lowcountry
Hooray for WordPress, who Freshly Pressed Voortrekker: My New Favorite Afrikaans Word on Thursday. Thanks to everyone who read, commented on, and subscribed to my blog over the last few days. For new readers [...]
Moonrise Over the South Coast
Joe and I are in KwaZulu Natal Province, in an area called the South Coast. We’re staying in a drafty cabin less than a mile from the Indian Ocean. The South Coast is known [...]
Daytripping Around the Cape
Mom and I were in Cape Town for three days — we had lots to see and no car. I’m usually not a fan of group bus tours, but when Mom suggested a tour [...]
Durban Extremes
Joe and I got up at 5:00 this morning to go back to Inanda. Joe wanted to photograph the housing settlements there in the early morning light. I was excited to come along, although [...]
Bedlam at the Beach
I’m on the verandah of the Lemon Tree Bed & Breakfast in Kloof, a posh suburb of Durban. A breeze is rustling the royal palms in the garden. It’s calm and quiet. The verandah [...]