Musings and mutterings

Travel & Things is more than a travel blog – it’s a companion for curious explorers, nature lovers, and anyone who believes that journeys should be experienced, not just completed. With a focus on authenticity and accessibility, the blog is designed to help travellers discover remarkable places, unique stays, and unforgettable moments across South Africa and beyond. Every post is crafted to offer practical insights, honest reviews, useful inspiration, and a sense of place that makes planning a trip easier, richer, and more rewarding.

As a multi-award-winning travel blog, Travel & Things brings years of storytelling excellence, sharp observation, and professional experience to every destination featured. The goal is simple: to help readers make better travel decisions and to showcase the kinds of properties, people, wildlife and cultures that make the world endlessly fascinating. Whether it’s a luxurious lodge, a family-run guest house, a road-trip adventure or a wilderness encounter, the blog highlights travel as a personal journey filled with learning, connection, and memory-making moments.

Above all, Travel & Things aims to remind readers that great travel is not just about where you go – it’s about how it changes you".