Travel guides, reviews and stories
Explore first-hand travel guides, destination stories, restaurant and book reviews by Cape Town writer and photographer Alicia Chamaillé.
Words have the power to transport and transform. And whenever I feel tongue-tied, and lost for words, I can always find my voice on a well thought out page.
Whales, Waves & Winter Lights: A Tromsø Travel Guide
After the quiet isolation of Svolvær, the Paris of the North felt busy and energetic.
Love Letter to Lofoten: A Svolvaer Travel Guide
I kept whispering, "this isn't real, this place is unreal."
Navigating Norway: The Easy Way
Before, I'd scoff at organised itineraries, but now, I'm a convert. Like everything in life, they have a time and place.
A Day in Les Baux-de-Provence: Monet, Medieval Streets & Alpine Trails
For a while, there was nothing to say. Just brushstrokes, music, and silence, all mingling in the dark.
A Flânerie through Avignon
With the historical centre's cobbled streets, winding passageways and sun-washed buildings, the city seems built for wandering.
Outstanding Uitsig: An Unforgettable Weekend in a Cederberg Cottage
We parked, unpacked and set about exploring the wild, beautiful area outside our doorstep.
An Agent o Heritage: Nic Wolpe's Enduring Legacy
By the end of that breakfast, Nic’s journey in creating, what is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, had began.
Rapt: Cape Town's Candyland
An open space with a few fun furnishings and counters with delicious assortments of confectionary goodies await.
Book Review: The Women
I became completely consumed by its story... Only putting it down to eat, sleep and weep.
Switzerland's Sensational Scenery: A Rail Journey on the Glacier Express
Thanks to Instagram I knew something about the Glacier Express that most people seemingly miss.
Captivating Chur: A Day in Switzerland's Oldest Town
The picturesque city is surrounded by tall snow-capped mountains, charming streets and hidden corners waiting to be explored.