Travel Notes
& Guides
From riads in Marrakech to safari lodges outside Johannesburg, this is where local know-how meets real experience. Expect honest hotel reviews, city and region guides, and practical tips on where to stay, eat, and explore in Morocco and South Africa, written by someone who lives there.
The Ultimate Family Safari in South Africa: What I Learned Planning My Own (With a 4-year-old)
Sharing tips learned from planning and experiencing a two-week family safari in South Africa. All budgets covered, from $100 to $2800 per night.
Hotel review: Africamps Waterberg, South Africa
Africamps Waterberg might be one of the best-value safari escapes in South Africa. My honest review is up now.
Top 6 Best Luxury Hotels in Johannesburg
From the Hyde in Rosebank to The Saxon in Sandhurst, discover five of Johannesburg's best hotels.
Hotel review: Marataba Safari Lodge, Marakele, South Africa
Two nights felt like four at Marataba Safari Lodge, a private reserve offering family safaris in South Africa's malaria-free Waterberg. Warm staff, wildlife, and an unforgettable kids' club made this one of the best family trips we've ever taken.
Hotel Review: Rhino River Lodge, Manyoni Game Reserve, South Africa
A family-friendly safari lodge in South Africa's Manyoni Game Reserve — tested with a 4-year-old. Honest review of rooms, food, drives and value.