The Royal Livingstone Hotel the ultimate destination for discerning travelers seeking a unique and unforgettable African adventure. | Pure Photography

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I would give up my ensuite bathroom and kitchen counters to spend more time with my Chai girls; they will always have a special place in my heart.
Crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culture. Whether you’re looking for a chilled-out beach vacation. Or an action-packed adventure, Thailand has something to offer. | Pure Photography

Here are my top 8 essentials to pack when you hit the Thai islands hopping from each to another snorkeling the azure seas.

The Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel is one of the best treats in Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls, this boutique styled hotel, really shows off Luxury! | Pure Photography | copyright

I must say that when I saw the Victoria Falls from the Zambian side, I did shed a tear as it was secretly a bucket list tick for me. | Pure Photography | Copyright

It’s time to celebrate the things that make us happy. Here are just five things that make me happy. So many more, but here is my top five.

Vergenoegd Low Wine Estate is located on the banks of the Eerste River and boasts views of the ocean and the Cape Mountains. | Pure Photography | copryright

The zebra is one of the many beautiful animals that can be found in Eastern and Southern Africa. I got really close up on Safari in Zambia. | Pure Photography | Copyright

Pumba Water Lodge located in the Eastern Cape is intimate and has only 12 thatched chalets with private game viewing decks and a plunge pool. | Pure Photography | Copyright

Varanasi is a city on the Ganges River, North of India it is a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. | Pure Photography | Copyright

It inspires me. Creates emotions and clears my head. Nature comes in so many forms, from the brightly colourful butterfly those flutters around to the ant colony walking along the wall, stopping and greeting every passerby, to the sun falling into the abyss leaving us in darkness. Dusk | Pure Photography | Copyright
Besides my love for photography, my day job is an African Expert which entails selling bespoke holiday & honeymoons or family vacations to sensational Africa. I have produced my Top 5 Safari Adventures. tralalalalala…. (Music fills the room) Our country has so much extraordinary wildlife and adventures; from slithering through the waterways of the Okavango …
I was recently gifted a stay at Tswalu, one of my bucket lists destinations. This Kalahari Safari blew my mind and has become one of my best!

I love flowers. Particularly the ones that grow wild and in my garden. My mother always taught us to observe flowers and never pick them as they are too beings like us. | Pure Photography copyright

Pajamas and Jam eatery is an industrial area in Strand, its a place you will want to visit many times. Don’t wait, try this eatery. | Pure Photography Copyright

Found in the Overberg region Greyton has oak-lined lanes and trendy country cottages. With the Sonderend mountains as a backdrop. | Pure Photography copyright on all images

I was so privileged to get to see this again in the beautiful Kalahari, at Tswalu. Early morning, before sunrise, we set out for this incredible sighting. | Pure Photography copyrighted

Before its destruction under Apartheid. District Six was a living example of how diversity could be a strengthening characteristic of a community and need not be feared.

I love High Tea. I love the whole idea of an afternoon of tea! Here are my top 5 high tea’s to be celebrated | Pure Photography
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Hello. My name is Lauren and I am a freelance photographer and blogger, living in Cape Town, South Africa. I love taking beautiful stylish photos, filled with passion.

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