Travel and Trade: A Blog for Design Lovers and Adventurers in South Africa and Beyond.
Explore the beauty and diversity of South Africa and its surroundings, and meet the local entrepreneurs and artisans who create amazing products and stories. Travel and trade is a concept that blends tourism and culture, giving you a rich and unforgettable experience in this stunning continent. From architecture to art, from vintage cars to African decor, our blog will inspire you with every post.
1.A SOUTH AFRICAN FINE ARTIST OF NOTE Garth Swift’s art has sold around the globe. Swift is also a regular participant of some of the world’s most prestigious animal artist’s Juried shows. His art has also been sold by Christies in London, and his painting "Midday Heat" was selected for the “Wild Cat Art” Exhibition which toured the USA in 2001.
2. MAURITIUS ISLAND LUXURY HOTELMauritius was named after Prince Maurice Van Nassau, Stadhouder (Governor) of Holland, and the pioneer of the spice trade in the Indian Ocean and to whom our hotel pays tribute. Constance Le Prince Maurice opened its doors in mid-November 1998 and enjoys an idyllic location on the North-east coast of Mauritius. It is 15 minutes from the airport by helicopter and 35 km from the capital Port Louis.
Ostrich Skin Tote
3.HANDBAGS PURSES FOR THE FASHION FORWARD WOMENSharing the characteristic handcrafted excellence clients have come to expect from Via La Moda, designed for the modern woman unwilling to compromise on design and quality.
4. PHOTOGRAPHY WORK SHOP AND E BOOKSSouth African, Roger Lee is a widely travelled, experienced photographer who has been through all the phases of photography over the years – black and white, colour prints, colour transparencies – and who has made the transition to digital with what he describes as ‘a feeling of complete awe at the endless possibilities’. He has a passion for Black & White images.
WoodTurner bowl African teak three-winged bowl 175H x 735Wmm Phases Africa (dot) com
5. AFRICAN DECOR - A MASTER WOOD-TURNER The following images are the sculptural forms by a world renowned artist residing in South Africa. He recently received a first place award in an international wood-turning competition, held in the United Kingdom. His work can be found in several international private and corporate collections and was featured in a bestselling coffee table book, together with thirty of the world’s top wood-turners. The artist also strongly believes in supporting the less fortunate by raising funds, through his wood art, both locally and internationally.
6. PHOTOGRAPHER AN INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNERSouth African, Mike Story’s photography career spans over 33 years....“Commercial photographer, general commercial photography specializing in landscape, portraiture experienced at travel and hospitality also many renowned ad campaigns.....I have extensive experience in the film commercial business i.e. have shot numerous ad campaigns alongside commercials as well as documenting the making of commercials.”
7. AFRICAN HOME FURNISHINGS AND DECOR
During Noleen Kutash's extended stay in Florence, Italy, in 2000 and 2001, she became a Medici “groupie” while studying the Italian Renaissance. "At the time, little did I know that one day I would find myself standing at the door of such a movement in my country of birth, South Africa. Upon my return to the U.S. in August of that same year, a friend of mine in Los Angeles with a highly successful home furnishing store asked if I would consider going to South Africa to explore the prospects of finding a new look for her store."
8. SOUTH AFRICA’S NINE PROVINCES IN A NUTSHELL - Eastern Cape
Where else in the world can you surf the world's
finest waves, go on a 'Big Seven' safari, visit the birthplace of Nelson
Mandela and bungee jump off one of the highest bridges in the southern
hemisphere? Why, the Eastern Cape of course.
9.BEST GAME
LODGE – WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS This award was bestowed on Chitwa Chitwa 2012,
originally a private retreat of the Brink family for more than 40 years; today
it is widely known for its perfect balance between unbridled luxury and
environmental compatibility, an oasis of conservation.
10.SOUTH AFRICA’S GARDEN
ROUTE A LUXURY HOTEL, SPA AND GOLF RESORT Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa –
winner of the “World Luxury Hotel Award” for “Best Luxury Golf Resort” in
2012. It’s located less than seven
minutes’ drive from George Airport in an area renowned for its pristine beaches,
indigenous forests and nature reserves.
11.SOUTH AFRICA A PREMIER ARCHITECT’S LATEST ENDEAVORThe
Island of Mauritius a new development looking out over the Mont Choisy golf
course creating seamless green vistas of relaxation.
A Cuff Engraved Perspex/Lucite Philippa Green
12. STUNNING AND TRENDY
AFFORDABLE JEWELRY - Philippa
Green discovered a small jewellery school in the beautiful mountain village of
Taxco, Mexico during her travels, it was here that she was introduced to the
craft of jewellery manufacturing. Philippa returned to her homeland South
Africa motivated to study jewellery design at Technickon in Durban where she
earned her diploma.
