Andrew Knapp
The Magic, Mystery and Mythology of the Cherry
24th November 2020 In keeping with our favourite fruit of the Eastern Free State I re-worked an article I wrote a few years ago that...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
24 Hours in Khiva, Uzbekistan - Living Museum of the Silk Road
Photo: thesandyfeet.com Once associated with the Silk Road salve trade, Khiva is now a popular destination for tourists prepared to...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 5 min
Windamere Hotel Darjeeling - Preserving History in Grand Style
Photo: mkyoki.in Once home to batchelor tea planters from Britain and the visiting social elite of the time, this former Victorian...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 5 min
The Magic of Mumbai
Photo: Thafreebird.com Virgin Airway’s direct flights from London to Mumbai has put this colourful kaleidoscope of a city firmly on the...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 5 min
24-Hours in Oslo, Norway
Photo: thinkdigital.travel Nestling between the Oslofjord and forested hills, Olso, with its historic buildings juxtaposed against modern...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
Discover Europe’s Beer Trail by Train: Rotterdam, Leuven, Nuremberg, Pilsen
Photo: hiveminer.com Today's train travel makes continent-hopping easier than ever. Take the 8:55 am Eurostar from St Pancreas Station in...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 6 min
7 New Boutique Hotels for the Discerning Traveller
Photo: Archdaily.com Many seasoned travellers who value style and privacy prefer staying at an independent luxury boutique hotel, rather...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 10 min
Rock Art in the Eastern Free State
The question that many people ask when being introduced to rock art is, why did the artist paint these images, and what do they...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 6 min
The Enigmatic Mervyn Bosworth Smith
An account of the life of one of Lesotho's larger-than-life traders and founder of Malealea Lodge. Although not many people may recognise...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 6 min
Sandstone Churches in the Eastern Free State
Sandstone has played a major role in the history of the Eastern Free State which can be seen in the number of sandstone buildings found...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
The Mokorotlo – A Symbol of Unity
The Basotho hat, or Mokorotlo, is a widely recognized symbol of Lesotho and often seen being worn by locals and visitors alike. You’ll...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
ShweShwe - A National Treasure
The well known fabric ShweShwe has a far reaching history. Here we explore how this simple indigo dyed fabric became a part of South...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 8 min
An Introduction to Ficksburg – Cherry Capital of the Free State.
Ficksburg sits at below the Impareni Mountain (1750m) on the Highlands Route of the Eastern Free State, and borders the Caledon River....
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 9 min
Day Drives around the Eastern Free State.
The Eastern Free State is one of South Africa’s most beautiful regions with an average altitude of 1950m above sea level. The area...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
Horse Breeds indigenous to South Africa - a noble heritage.
When the subject of horse breeds is raised the conversation normally turns toward the well known names such as the Arabian, Appaloosa or...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
Exploring Lesotho on Horseback - prepare for magnificence!
There is no better way to see the Kingdom of Lesotho than on horseback. The mountainous topography of the country dictates the horse as...
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Andrew Knapp
- Nov 23, 2020
- 2 min
Lesotho's National Transport - a brief history of the Basotho Pony.
The Basotho Pony has fascinating origins that can be traced back to the days of Jan Van Riebeek (1652) when ‘Cape Horses’ were first sent...
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