Festival Fever
The dreamers and weavers of Luju festival
The last day of Luju festival was very special. What made it so special were the conversations with the many women that I had the
August 1, 2024
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Category: Local Gems
Festival Fever
Fashion, food and resilience at Luju Festival
Fashion at Luju Festival When I enter the Luju festival area on Saturday, it looks like a completely different festival. The sunlight has transformed everyone,
July 31, 2024
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Local Gems
Why slow travel?
Is slow traveling actually therapeutic? Despite my disastrous first week in Tofo, I ended up staying in this sleepy seaside village for almost two months,
January 20, 2024
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Live Through Your Heart
Creating Opportunities: A Collaborative Music Project in Mozambique with John Lino
Unfolding an exciting music project in Mozambique Hey fam, I am still here! Those of you who follow me on social media know that there
November 15, 2023
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Local Gems
From Live Music to Midnight Markets: Indulging in Maputo
A Nighttime Exploration of Maputo’s night life “Maputo is so quiet, honestly it seems a bit boring.” My face falls as I hear this statement.
September 9, 2023
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Local Gems
Bed Bugs and Beyond: A Stumbling New Beginning in Mozambique
From Crisis to Comfort: a New Hostel in Maputo Due to an unforeseen bed bug crisis at the hostel, I have now moved to another.
July 24, 2023
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Live Through Your Heart
Seafood, Conversations, and Soul Connections: Mother-Daughter Vacation in Durban
Bus back to Durban A week ago, I took the bus from Johannesburg back to Durban. Despite having experienced similar issues previously, I had forgotten
July 2, 2023
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Local Gems
Maboneng After Dark: Gentrification vs. Local Culture
The Evolution of Maboneng While in Johannesburg, I’ve been staying in the artsy neighbourhood Maboneng. In the language seSotho, Maboneng means Place of Light and
June 24, 2023
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Local Gems
Soulful Sundays: Kizomba Adventures in Jozi
Homeopathy and exploring Melville My health is continuing to deteriorate without any signs of improving. After a month of coughing my lungs out, I felt
May 18, 2023
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Local Gems
Solo Travel Chronicles: Arriving in Johannesburg
Solo traveling: night bus to Johannesburg Initially, I was a bit insecure about booking a night bus from Cape Town to Johannesburg (Jozi). There had
May 10, 2023
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