Andrew KnappNov 24, 20207 minThe Magic, Mystery and Mythology of the Cherry24th 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...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20204 min24 Hours in Khiva, Uzbekistan - Living Museum of the Silk RoadPhoto: thesandyfeet.com Once associated with the Silk Road salve trade, Khiva is now a popular destination for tourists prepared to...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20205 minWindamere Hotel Darjeeling - Preserving History in Grand StylePhoto: mkyoki.in Once home to batchelor tea planters from Britain and the visiting social elite of the time, this former Victorian...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20205 minThe Magic of MumbaiPhoto: Thafreebird.com Virgin Airway’s direct flights from London to Mumbai has put this colourful kaleidoscope of a city firmly on the...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20205 min24-Hours in Oslo, NorwayPhoto: thinkdigital.travel Nestling between the Oslofjord and forested hills, Olso, with its historic buildings juxtaposed against modern...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20204 minDiscover 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...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20206 min7 New Boutique Hotels for the Discerning TravellerPhoto: Archdaily.com Many seasoned travellers who value style and privacy prefer staying at an independent luxury boutique hotel, rather...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 202010 minRock Art in the Eastern Free StateThe question that many people ask when being introduced to rock art is, why did the artist paint these images, and what do they...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20206 minThe Enigmatic Mervyn Bosworth SmithAn account of the life of one of Lesotho's larger-than-life traders and founder of Malealea Lodge. Although not many people may recognise...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20206 minSandstone Churches in the Eastern Free StateSandstone has played a major role in the history of the Eastern Free State which can be seen in the number of sandstone buildings found...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20204 minThe Mokorotlo – A Symbol of UnityThe Basotho hat, or Mokorotlo, is a widely recognized symbol of Lesotho and often seen being worn by locals and visitors alike. You’ll...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20204 minShweShwe - A National TreasureThe well known fabric ShweShwe has a far reaching history. Here we explore how this simple indigo dyed fabric became a part of South...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20208 minAn 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....
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20209 minDay 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...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20204 minHorse 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...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20204 minExploring 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...
Andrew KnappNov 23, 20202 minLesotho'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...