Culture

My 'culture' stories are a little outside of my conservation and travel niche. They're often ones that resonate deeply with me and appeal to that side of me that appreciates people's beauty and creativity through architecture, crafts, projects or leaps of faith that take them in unexpected directions.
Culture

isiShweshwe: the fabric of life

From modest beginnings as a staple in rural wardrobes, isiShweshwe has found new life on the world’s catwalks, while remaining deeply rooted in tradition.

Culture

Meerkat manor

The honest lines of this Nelspruit home mix elegance with practicality for seamless, simple living. Dianne Tipping-Woods takes a tour with the two furry tenants who rule the household.

Culture

Living with trees

The riparian trees in Selati Game Reserve take centre stage in an innovatively designed eco-lodge that combines canvas, glass and wood to astonishing effect.

Culture

FOR RICHER OR POORER?

It’s been called “poverty porn” and “voyeurism” and has become something of a controversial issue… The big question is whether township tourism is really benefiting the poor communities it is supposed to be helping, and if not, why not?

Culture

Breakfast and eternity

Fashion gurus-turned-farmers Trevor and Sue Conn share the secrets of true beauty around an antique Aga stove

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