Our February issue is out and features beach trails and ambles on Mauritius’ wilder side; a baobab safari through Limpopo; 10 cosy West Coast cottages, seven secret romantic spots in Joburg, plus lots more.
This month’s contributors
Matthew Sterne – Limpopo, page 52
When Matthew Sterne heard that the oldest baobabs in South Africa were dying, he decided to visit the ancients still standing. His baobab trail ended up being as surprising as it was unusual.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018 – page 66
We can’t help feeling a bit starry-eyed when peering into the beyond with the latest astrophotography winners.
Lisa Johnston – Johannesburg, page 74
Forget the crowded restaurants and bin those red roses. With so many unique spaces to explore, there’s no need to resort to clichés this February 14.
Franki Clemens – Lake Como, page 94
With its grand villas and romantic villages, Lake Como is a favoured playground of the rich and famous – but it has a more outdoorsy side too… and a generous supply of gelato.
Upfront
Ed’s letter
Justin Fox reflects on luckless Valentine’s past
Contributors
Meet this month’s experts and adventurers
Travelling tales
You can’t force romance, says Helen Walne – not even in Paris
Inbox
Our favourite letters and messages this month
Escape
Wish you were here
Masquerading in Venice
First Look
Sea or bush: choose your luxury spoil
Neighbourhood
The laid-back lifestyle of Durban’s South Beach
Adventure
Hike a precious piece of the Dargle Valley in KZN
Bites
The latest wine pairings, plus a berry blast
Calendar
The top events this month
Photography
Masterclass
There’s more to taking pics of people than saying ‘smile’
Gallery
Four spectacular images out of Africa from our readers
The Final Cut
Darling
Where to stay over in Tannie Evita’s dorpie
Road trip
Baobab safari
Matthew Sterne goes looking for upside-down trees in Limpopo
Food
Cuba
Host a ‘cubano’ party
Gear
Camping chairs
Tested: the best ones to suit your butt and your budget
The Good Read
Robin Emsley
The soul of the snoek
Insider’s Guide
Mossel Bay
The Garden Route’s ‘ugly duckling’ may just make you want to stay, warns Jazz Kuschke
Competitions
Send us your photos
The top prize for the 2019 Gallery competition is an island trip to Bazaruto, Mozambique
Win a family safari
Two nights for four in the Kruger Park at luxury Jock Safari Lodge
Secret Johannesburg
Win one of three copies of Lisa Johnston and CL Bell’s Secret Johannesburg
