A few weeks ago, I received the incredible news that I had been accepted as media at a fashion and music festival called Standard Bank Luju Festival in Eswatini! It is the blogs first accreditation and the start of something new and amazing. I envision; experience based festival stories, close ups of the artists and
First day of Luju Festival in Eswatini 2023 Read More »
MTN Bushfire: A catalyst for change in festival tourism Going to MTN Bushfire Festival in Eswatini last year was one of the most amazing experiences to this day. It catapulted my life in a completely different direction and today I am going to share with you why. Firstly, despite my best effort to get a
30 days in Eswatini: Reflections from a detour Read More »
Where are all the women within tourism? Today’s blog post is long overdue, and yet, I ended up almost not writing it at all. It regards the theme of female security, a theme that has followed me regardless of whether I’m traveling or at home in Sweden. I hesitated for many months writing this, afraid
Navigating Gender Dynamics: Insights from a Solo Female Traveler in Southern Africa Read More »
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, apart from a short visa run to the border. What I love about slow traveling is that it gives you the chance to see beyond first impressions, a chance to
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 I can’t think of a name more fitting nor more beautiful. I came here the first time in 2015, when the conceptualisation of the up-and-coming art neighbourhood was just in
Maboneng After Dark: Gentrification vs. Local Culture Read More »
Meeting Eldred The last time I saw Eldred was probably at Sun-Kissed Salsa. A phenomenal outdoor salsa event where you dance by the sea as the sun lowers Cape Town into its golden light. I’m so grateful for getting to know Eldred at the festival a few weeks back. Not only did he give countless,
Crowdfunding project in Benin: the roots and origin of Salsa dance and rhythm Read More »
Obsessed with Observatory: Cape Town’s Quirky Neighbourhood After the dance festival finished it was time for me to move to a new area in Cape Town: Observatory (Obs). I love Obs! I have stayed here almost every time I’ve visited Cape Town because it is just so cozy. Not only are the houses and street
Exploring Observatory: Airbnb’s and Gentrification in Cape Town Read More »
After the Mother City Dance Festival I decided to contact Angus Prince, one of the main festival organizers, for an interview. The festival hosted around 500 people from 50 different countries, had a crazy amount of top-notch workshops and managed to create a community feeling in the short amount of time of the festival. I
Interview with Angus Prince: Organiser of The Mother City Dance Festival Read More »
My Dance Background Tonight is the first party of the salsa, bachata, kizomba festival and as excited as I am, I’m also a bit nervous. I’ve been dancing my whole life. Up until I was 17 years old it was mainly ballet and contemporary dance with small elements of salsa and musicals. Dancing has always
Unpacking Dance Community Dynamics: A Personal Reflection Read More »
