Tag Archive: Project Exposure

DAY 3 – A visit with the neighborhood peacock in a relaxing setting

Peacock

Day 3 – Hamilton Parks Country Lodge I awoke this morning to a humid morning, the air thick with the promise of rain. As I made my way down a steep winding strip road that leads into the valley, I notice the sign: “30km – Caution Wild Animals”. Hamilton Parks Country Lodge is situated on…

DAY 2 – An early morning start to a busy day

Day 2 – November 5th, 2010 I woke up to a quite and still morning. The only sounds I could hear was the ceiling fan above me. There was a beautiful thunderstorm storm last night and the smell of summer rains still lingered in the air. You haven’t smelt rain until you smell it on…

DAY 1 in South Africa – Finally to Mpumalanga and out into the field

The entrance to Gecko Lodge from the parking lot.

DAY 1 – November 4th, 2010 After a long day of rush hour traffic encounters in Cape Town, uncomfortably jogging to catch my connecting flight, camera strap asphyxiating my air flow, laptop tucked firmly underarm, my professional dignity trying to keep up and my mentality sparingly intact, I made a dash for gate E1’s final boarding…

Day 2 – The start of a good morning with traditional breakfast, to beautiful sites

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 I woke to the call of the siriemas, one of the most beautiful and quintessential sounds of the interior of Minas Gerais, and a beautiful crystal-clear day. I headed down to the main house where Ricardo was already plotting with Polyanna how best to layout the photo shoot. Our traditional country…

Why have we added accommodation to the site?

Selling or marketing accommodation has never been something of interest to Make Travel Fair. It’s an area that is already extremely crowded, and one that is extremely difficult to be selective in if you’re only seeking to promote the more ethically run establishments.

Brandwag Farm Cottages

Located near Hazyview, South Africa. Brandwag Farm Cottages joined Project: Exposure as part of the destination showcase in March 2010.

Clivia Stream Lodge

Located near Hazyview, South Africa. Clivia Stream Lodge joined Project: Exposure as part of the destination showcase in March 2010.

Chestnut Country Lodge

Located near Hazyview, South Africa. Chestnut Country Lodge joined Project: Exposure as part of the destination showcase in March 2010.

Elgin Farm

Located in Underberg, South Africa. Elgin Farm joined Project: Exposure as part of the destination showcase in March 2010.

Aard Lui

Located at along in Bulwer, South Africa. Aard Lui joined Project: Exposure as part of the destination showcase in March 2010.