Courtney Drysdale

Writer, artist and researcher.

United Kingdom

Passionate writer and creative. Storyteller. Lover of all things wild and outdoors.

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Viatu
09/07/2023
Which is better, an East African or Southern African Safari? - Viatu

When it comes to planning a safari, East Africa and Southern Africa stand out as 2 prominent regions, each offering a unique blend of attractions and experiences. In this blog post, we'll delve into the comparisons to help you decide which safari destination suits your preferences, from the differen

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Wonder why Cape Town is the best city in the world?

Cape Town is 1 of the top 7 cities you have to visit before you die! In an article published by CNBC 50 travel experts came up with a list of the 7 cities you ‘must visit before you die’. From Rome to Istanbul and everywhere in between - this list highlights the very best cities that offer everything from adventure to some of the world's best restaurants, activities, breathtaking scenery and so much more.

Viatu
05/17/2023
The Rwandan Pocket Guide - Viatu

Here's your ultimate compact guide to Rwanda. A Rwanda experience can be broken up into a few key elements: a vibrant culture, truly life-changing wildlife experiences - including gorilla trekking and a chance to see the Big 5 - and a dramatic landscape bursting with life.

Viatu
06/07/2023
What's the Difference Between a Safari in Botswana and South Africa? - Viatu

Planning a safari adventure is an exciting experience, but choosing the right destination can be a daunting task. South Africa and Botswana are both renowned for their incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and immersive safari experiences. In this blog, we'll delve into the key differences b

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Viatu on LinkedIn: What the UN's Sustainability Goals Mean for Travel

These are the most important SDGs for travel in 2023! In a recently published World Nomads article, Alicia Erickson unpacks how the United Nations Sustainability Goals might shape the future of the travel industry. Features of these goals include community empowerment, preserving wild spaces, reducing waste and championing new forms of clean energy.

Viatu
12/05/2023
The Botswana Pocket Guide - Viatu

We at Viatu have created the ultimate compact guide to Botswana. In some shape or form, nearly half of Botswana is a protected area and this sustainable mindset extends into its varied luxury and affordable stays.

Viatu
08/30/2023
Sustainability at Wilderness Safaris - Viatu

Wilderness Safaris is widely recognised as Africa's foremost ecotourism operator. Travellers are given life-changing journeys in some of the most remote and pristine areas in Africa and, in doing so, help conserve Africa's spectacular biodiversity and share ecotourism's benefits with rural people.

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Uncanny Nostalgia: Igshaan Adams' 'When Dust Settles' - ArtThrob

Igshaan Adams was brought up in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town by his Christian grandparents, but he is a practicing Muslim using his works to identify and comment on religion and sexuality. Adams often examines cultural hybridity and spirituality through the subtle interpretation and contestation of social and political boundaries.

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06/13/2022
For the birds | Design Indaba

Hidden away in the picturesque forests of Swedish Lapland is Treehotel, a luxury complex consisting of eight distinct rooms suspended four to six metres above the ground. Conceived by husband-and-wife team Kent Lindvall and Britta Jonsson-Lindvall after watching Jonas Selberg Augustsen's film ' The Tree Lover' , a documentary about treehouses, Treehotel is something of a utopia for nature lovers.