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travelessencemag
- Nov 25
- 5 min
Spotlight on Beatrice Kimath and building Kilibeyond Safaris
From humble beginnings to birthing Kilibeyond Safaris Beatrice Kimath is a young, Tanzanian travel entrepreneur, whose business provides...
travelessencemag
- Nov 16
- 4 min
Meet Chef Nompumelelo Mqwebu: From the Kitchen to publishing an award-winning Cookbook
South African Chef and author, Nompumelelo Mqwebu, has created a name for herself through her culinary talent and now cookbook, which was...
travelessencemag
- Aug 15
- 4 min
Meet the CEO of Black Trotters Afrika, Refiloe Kobeli
Travel entrepreneurship and championing travel by local ethnic groups "I am an African. I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the...
travelessencemag
- Aug 8
- 5 min
In the Kitchen with Chef Absalom Kotsokoane
Launching Moeng South Africa and celebrating traditional cuisine Chef Absalom Kotsokoane, who goes by the name “Chef Absa” – believes...
travelessencemag
- Aug 4
- 4 min
A toast to the Western Cape Winelands
South Africa is home to some of the best travel spots in the continent, each region offering a unique experience and activities that will...
travelessencemag
- Jul 28
- 3 min
Thando Magumise of Ntombi Couture on the runway-to-runway life
Meet Thando Magumise, Owner and Designer of Ntombi Couture and Co-Founder of The Ethnic Group, a proud wife and mother of two very...
travelessencemag
- Jul 27
- 6 min
Asante Travel Founder Zephne Weston’s take on best destinations for your next Girls’ Trip
Asante Travel curates some majestic itineraries, a real treat for anyone looking to explore Africa through the lens of the highly...
travelessencemag
- Jul 11
- 8 min
Lee Kelsall, CEO of Ker & Downey® Africa on building legacies through the luxury travel business
1. Describe yourself in 2 sentences. I am a budding entrepreneur and investor, former lawyer, happy husband, and father of two (Hi Susie,...
travelessencemag
- Jul 5
- 4 min
Newton Cross on the modern-day Butler Service
- Unpacking the world of training to work for the globe’s elite - To many the word ‘Butler’ conjures up an image of an individual...
travelessencemag
- Jun 3
- 3 min
Buffet spreads and sumptuous platters with Chef Naledi
- Building a brand that scales the kitchen through teaching, training and empowering - Naledi Toona, affectionately known by many...
travelessencemag
- May 26
- 3 min
Bertha Bryson Mrisha: Chasing the entrepreneurial dream in the UAE
Meet Bertha, the Founder and Owner of Be Beads Accessories 32-year old Bertha Bryson Mrisha relocated to the United Arab Emirates in 2017...
travelessencemag
- Mar 15
- 5 min
Mad over Mo's Cake Couture
Moyra Mapeza on passion for pastries to entrepreneurship After living and working in Victoria Falls for two years, Moyra Mapeza,...
travelessencemag
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Africa Travel Week is back!
Get ready to bump elbows at Africa’s most anticipated travel trade show as registrations open! ATW, including WTM Africa and the...
travelessencemag
- Feb 7
- 5 min
Tapiwa Guzha's "Tapi Tapi" ice-cream: A celebration of traditional flavours and textures
In a quaint little cafe in Observatory, Cape Town is an ice cream shop with a special story behind it. Tapi Tapi Ice Cream is stealthily...
travelessencemag
- Dec 24, 2021
- 6 min
Malawian Style with Mike Varndell
1.Through the eyes of friends and family who is Mike Varndell? Mike is a very determined person. He knows what he wants and will find a...
travelessencemag
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
Meet Chef turned Hospitality Entrepreneur – Moses Mutapati
Words by Louisa Choruma It’s the colleagues that work with a dream that make the best team players. Their dreams rub off on the rest of...
travelessencemag
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls Opens Private Luxury Villa
Southern Africa’s newest safari villa, the Mutota Forest Villa, opens at Victoria Falls in December 2021. The luxury villa is located in...
travelessencemag
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
The All Africa Festival (AFF) to showcase the vibrancy of Africa in Dubai
Landmark 3-day set to take place in Burj Park, Downtown Dubai by Emaar this October – - Residents and tourist are invited to experience...
travelessencemag
- Sep 5, 2021
- 8 min
10 Ways to ensure your safari journey makes a meaningful impact
Words by Luke Brown Covid-19 has brought untold suffering to millions, but it has also forced us to think differently and in so doing,...
travelessencemag
- Sep 5, 2021
- 5 min
Financier turned Chef Lentswe Bhengu serves up Africa on a plate
- Meet TV personality and Chef Lentswe Bhengu, making waves in South Africa’s culinary space as the host of the widely loved TV series...