As I bid the CN&CO team farewell, these are some of the lessons I took with me…and they stay with me to this day.

So, my third month was filled with excitement and a bit of sadness. The excitement of new beginnings and seeing many of the special people in my life. The slight bit of sadness came from the realisation that my time in the UK, at least for now, was winding up.

So, my second month in England saw me visit London, Berkshire and some of Europe; I discovered cool things at the Apple stores; I caught up with old friends; I attended a live jazz show; and I discovered the rude people on the train.

I left warm, sunny South Africa for less warm and less sunny England. It has been a wonderful experience exploring the country and getting to know new people!

I got myself some tickets to watch Arsenal kick some footballing butt. I was not disappointed.

Lamu is an island off the coast of Kenya. There are no cars in Lamu so to get around your means of transport are walking, boats, and donkeys. It’s like going back in time and history.

This podcast celebrates women in history “who you may not know about but definitely should” in bit-sized chunks and according to different themes each month.

Travel is a great way to maintain mental wellbeing and, by extension, it contributes to a happier and more fulfilling life. So, here are 9 reasons why travel is good for your mental health.

Whether you travel often, infrequently, or are planning your first-ever international trip, here are some of my top tips for travelling during the pandemic…even if you’re only planning to travel in a few months.

Regenerative travel is a term you may have heard or read somewhere. It has been growing in usage when people talk about travelling in a way that helps the planet. But what does it mean and what can you do?

Recounting our experience on a day trip from Club Med Bintan Island. We headed out for a tasty seafood braai and swimming in the South China Sea. It’s definitely worth a try while at the Club Med Village.

I loved my first experience at a Club Med resort. It was a work trip on which we were hosting local media. I enjoyed being able to see the country and enjoy all that Club Med has to offer. It is the Club Med offering that solidifies why I would book a holiday at a Club Med resort anywhere in the world.

MKTE creates opportunities for business connections that will increase tourism into Kenya, in particular, and East Africa in general. I attended the show for the third year in a row and, once again, it was filled with interesting people, great African products, and great insights.