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Ju|'hoansi women in Namibia with animal skins covering them and ostridge beads for a necklace

Keepers of Ancient Knowledge: When a Photograph Becomes an Act of Remembrance

Octopus hung on chains to dry outside a fish restaurant with sea in the background and boats.

A Little Taste of Greece, Made at Home

Plate of keftedakia with red onion and sauces and a wedge of lemon

Sun, Mezze & the Mediterranean in the Heart of Observatory

Destinations

Places worth visiting

Ariel view of Khwa ttu at dusk. The images is in hues of dusty pink.

!Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre: An Accessible Day Trip from Cape Town — What Seniors and Wheelchair Travellers Need to Know

Set on an 850-hectare conservation farm along the West Coast, roughly an hour from Cape Town, !Khwa ttu is the world's only heritage centre dedicated entirely to the San — southern Africa's first people. This is our honest, verified accessibility guide for wheelchair users, seniors, and luxury travellers.

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Jul 138 min read

!Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre: An Accessible Day Trip from Cape Town — What Seniors and Wheelchair Travellers Need to Know

Jul 13

Is South Africa Wheelchair Friendly? The Ultimate 2026 Accessible Travel Guide

Mar 13

Exploring Accessibility in Brisbane: Uncovering the Hidden Opportunities for All

Jun 19, 2025

Experiences

Moments worth remembering.

Keepers of Ancient Knowledge: When a Photograph Becomes an Act of Remembrance

The Ju|'hoansi are one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth — a people for whom, as the exhibition reminds us, land is memory, and survival has always depended on relationship with nature rather than dominion over it.

Keepers of Ancient Knowledge: When a Photograph Becomes an Act of Remembrance

The Ju|'hoansi are one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth — a people for whom, as the exhibition reminds us, land is memory, and survival has always depended on relationship with nature rather than dominion over it.

Tarryn Tomlinson

4 hours ago3 min read

A Little Taste of Greece, Made at Home

Greek food is not complicated. It is, at its heart, an act of love - of taking simple, honest ingredients and coaxing from them something that feels almost ancient. Something that belongs to the sea and the sun and the slow pace of an island afternoon.

Tarryn Tomlinson

8 hours ago4 min read

Sun, Mezze & the Mediterranean in the Heart of Observatory

There are meals that transport you, and then there are meals that make you forget entirely that you never boarded a plane.

Tarryn Tomlinson

9 hours ago2 min read

People

The people worth knowing.

Brandon Lakey

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There are photographs that document. And then there are photographs that remember.

Standing inside the elegant spaces of Onomo Hotel in Cape Town recently, I found myself doing something I rarely do at an exhibition: stopping completely still. Not because the images demanded it - though they did - but because something in them felt, to me, deeply and unexpectedly personal.

!Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre: An Accessible Day Trip from Cape Town — What Seniors and Wheelchair Travellers Need to Know

Set on an 850-hectare conservation farm along the West Coast, roughly an hour from Cape Town, !Khwa ttu is the world's only heritage centre dedicated entirely to the San — southern Africa's first people. This is our honest, verified accessibility guide for wheelchair users, seniors, and luxury travellers.

Admin

Jul 138 min read

Is South Africa Wheelchair Friendly? The Ultimate 2026 Accessible Travel Guide

Planning a bucket-list trip to South Africa is exciting. This guide explains what wheelchair travelers from the US and UK can realistically expect when visiting South Africa.

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Mar 133 min read

Exploring Accessibility in Brisbane: Uncovering the Hidden Opportunities for All

Brisbane, the vibrant capital of Queensland, is renowned for its stunning vistas, lively culture, and warm climate. However, the city is also increasingly becoming a hub of accessibility. It’s essential to highlight the many opportunities available in Brisbane for individuals with diverse needs. This blog post aims to showcase some of the city’s accessible features, guiding paths, and initiatives that open up Brisbane to everyone. The Importance of Accessibility Accessibility

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Jun 19, 20254 min read