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travelessencemag
- Sep 5, 2021
- 3 min
Pioneering in niche territory: A spotlight on Mosi Wines Founder Tongai Dhafana
Cape Town is home to some of the best wines in the world and with big brands such as Steenberg and Eagle’s Nest dominating the industry,...

travelessencemag
- Sep 3, 2021
- 3 min
Tuck into Dubai Design District’s Growing Culinary Offering
From Japanese Cakes to Crispy Chicken Burgers - Four new cafés and restaurants open in Dubai Design District (d3) Dubai Design District...

travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 4 min
Emerson Zanzibar: Where heritage meets passion
Culture, History, Art, Music & Gastronomy experiences set in Stone Town heritage buildings of boutique hotels. Emerson Zanzibar is a...

travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 5 min
Mission Travel Afrique: Spotlight on travel entrepreneurs Tracy Kuelo and Calvino Miguel
Behind Travel Afrique are Tracy Kuelo and Calvino Miguel, both aged 27 and together, they have made it not only their mission to inspire...

travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 4 min
Singita Grumeti: Where luxury meets conservation
The Singita experience is unmatched in its setting, design, and staff, who are all trained to offer each guest an unparalleled immersion...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 6 min
Luke Brown on building the Vayeni Safaris dream
Luke Brown, Founder and Managing Director of Vayeni Safaris, couldn’t help but answer his call to tourism entrepreneurship, having...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 2 min
Bheki Dube sparks your CurioCity
Meet the young South African changing Africa’s hospitality & tourism industry one CURIOCITY property at a time. Where it all began Born...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 2 min
Becoming "The Black Chef": Meet Accra-based culinary genius Kudakwashe Makoni
Kudakwashe Makoni or as he is popularly known, “The Black Chef” is one of Zimbabwe’s top chefs. He has taken the “Black Chef” name from...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 8 min
Diane Chimboza: Of Sommeliers and Africa's luxury bush camps
Diane, tell us about yourself, your upbringing and what generally makes you tick? I was born and bred in Zimbabwe but always considered...

travelessencemag
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Potjie: An African kitchen’s staple cooking utensil
The joys of African food are in the flavors and the comfort it brings while bringing people together. Whether it’s a wedding, a party...