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    The Magic, Mystery and Mythology of the Cherry
    Andrew Knapp
    • Nov 24, 2020
    • 7 min

    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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    24 Hours in Khiva, Uzbekistan -  Living Museum of the Silk Road
    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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    Windamere Hotel Darjeeling - Preserving History in Grand Style
    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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    The Magic of Mumbai
    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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    24-Hours in Oslo, Norway
    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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    Discover Europe’s Beer Trail by Train: Rotterdam, Leuven, Nuremberg, Pilsen
    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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    7  New Boutique Hotels for the Discerning Traveller
    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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    Rock Art in the Eastern Free State
    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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    The Enigmatic Mervyn Bosworth Smith
    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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    Sandstone Churches in the Eastern Free State
    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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    The Mokorotlo – A Symbol of Unity
    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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    ShweShwe - A National Treasure
    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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    An Introduction to Ficksburg – Cherry Capital of the Free State.
    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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    Day Drives around the Eastern Free State.
    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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    Horse Breeds indigenous to South Africa - a noble heritage.
    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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    Exploring Lesotho on Horseback - prepare for magnificence!
    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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    Lesotho's National Transport - a brief history of the Basotho Pony.
    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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