Wakü Lodge is an inn that is located on the shore of the Canaima Lagoon, overlooking the Ucaima, Golondrina, Wadaima and Hacha Falls. In addition to its prime location, Wakü blends with landscapes and jungles to offer a warm and comforting environment that feels perfect and non-intrusive. Filled with uncaged birds, Wakü has become a sanctuary for the parrots and toucans that decided to live there. They appreciate the gestures of the guests, including caresses and snacks. Wakü is a family business that offers multiple spaces to share, read and relax. There are outdoor hammocks and many seating areas available to enjoy the breeze and views of the lagoon. The Wakü team accompanies its guests from their arrival at the airport, picks them up and takes them to the Lodge to share a welcome cocktail and show them around. Likewise, the inn offers packages that will allow its guests to enjoy intimate contact with the Canaima National Park, always accompanied by expert guides in the different expeditions and adventures, such as the trip to Angel Falls in a long canoe, through the Canaima Lagoon and other eye-catching attractions of the National Park. As part of the basic package, during their stay, people can feel free to use the paddle boards or kayaks in the Laguna, or take a ride through the indigenous town on the Cannondale bikes that they have at their guests' disposal. Other activities that can be done at this inn include different modalities to get to know the Angel Falls, visit the Kavac caves, trek to the Kuravaina Tepuy with Pozo Azul, among other activities that involve being in contact with nature. The history of this inn started with Raúl García Cañizal, a Spanish immigrant from Salamanca who arrived in Venezuela in 1957 and moved to Canaima in 1978. He started out supporting other operators as a tour guide, and it didn’t take long for him to decide that Canaima would be his life. As soon as his savings allowed him, Raúl acquired Canaima Tours C.A. with its concession on the shores of the Canaima Lagoon. This company, which started with a curiara and a cooler, turned it into the most important logistic system in the area, assembling a fleet of more than 40 boats (curiaras) and working with groups of more than 300 people who at that time were coming to Canaima from all over the world. This is how Raúl, with the unconditional support of his children, Castor, Rosa and Mary, and a team of great people, left a solid company, a relationship with the Pemón – which opened their doors to the family–, a great love for nature and a home for generations to come. In 1989 Mary met Julián Rodríguez, Captain of DC-3, in Canaima. Julián, apart from flying planes, was very good at construction. Together, as a family, they built the Wakü Lodge, which opened in 2002. Julián also ventured into his own aviation company. Almost 25 years after they arrived in Canaima, the now extended family is able to offer a complete experience: air transfer, accommodation and excursions. They are proud of their beginnings, nostalgic for the passage of time and the farewell of those who started this project, but they keep their vision forward, always dedicated to the dream of the Park. Today, their main objectives are to protect the National Park, to guarantee the sustainability of their facilities, to improve the working conditions of their team, and to offer to their guests the best experience in Canaima.

El Hotel Humboldt se encuentra ubicado en la cima del Cerro Ávila en Caracas, Venezuela. Este edificio es un ícono en la arquitectura venezolana por su diseño de vanguardia. Su construcción se realizó en 199 días de 200 dispuestos por el gobierno de entonces, entre los meses de mayo y noviembre de 1956. El hotel formó parte de un gran proyecto de modernización de la ciudad, en donde la principal intención de esta obra era unir a Caracas con el Litoral a través de un complejo turístico y recreativo que involucraba un teleférico como medio de transporte. El hotel Humboldt se caracteriza por ser una cápsula del tiempo que nos lleva directamente a los años cincuenta del siglo pasado. El hotel es una isla en medio de un verde apabullante, un faro que se divisa desde casi cualquier rincón de Caracas, un homenaje a la luz del trópico. También es un espacio para el descanso y la diversión, donde la historia y la tecnología se unen para brindar una experiencia de altura, a más de 2.200 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Este complejo hotelero, con sus amplios espacios sociales, es quizá la obra más conocida del arquitecto venezolano Tomás Sanabria (1922 – 2008), quien junto a los ingenieros Gustavo Larrazábal y Oscar Urreiztieta logró construir y poner en funcionamiento el hotel en solo 199 días, ¡justo un día antes de vencer el plazo establecido para su finalización! El edificio está construido a una altura de 2140 metros sobre el nivel del mar. El resultado de esta construcción vanguardista es una torre cilíndrica con 70 habitaciones adosadas a un cuerpo bajo destinado a áreas sociales, entretenimiento y servicios, alojados bajo una serie de cubiertas abovedadas y prismáticas. En la parte alta del edificio se encuentra un bar con vistas panorámicas de 360 grados que fungen de mirador para apreciar la iluminada ciudad de Caracas hacia el sur y las tonalidades azul del Mar Caribe hacia el norte. La fachada del edificio está hecha con cristal y aluminio, materiales que se implementaron con la finalidad de ayudar a mantener un ambiente cálido en el interior de la edificación, y que además permitió facilitar el mantenimiento rutinario de limpieza desde adentro por medio de ventanales basculantes. Entre los datos interesantes que vale la pena destacar de esta edificación es que el alto coste de su mantenimiento lo mantuvo cerrado por más de 20 años y no es sino hasta 2019 que abre sus puertas nuevamente al público. Sin embargo, en aras de conservar el ambiente de la época del momento de su construcción, toda la decoración está inspirada en el estilo de los años 50’ y se mantienen muchos de los recursos originales que se utilizaron en aquel entonces, tales como los pisos, las barandas de aluminio, entre otros. La principal forma de acceso a este hotel en la cima del Cerro el Ávila sigue siendo mediante el teleférico de Caracas, desde el cual se pueden apreciar unas increíbles imágenes de la ciudad mientras se van adentrando en medio de la montaña. Sin embargo, para los amantes de la naturaleza y el tracking también es posible realizar el ascenso caminando.

I am a God fearing individual, and I’m also a father to two beautiful kids, a boy and a girl. I worked for Tekkie Town as a Sales Assistant, and I was chosen as the best Sales person for the entire Mpumalanga province. I also worked for the Department of agriculture as a Data capture. I have a passion for sports, football is one of my favourites and one day I wish I can own a soccer team. While I was in high school, I always wanted to be a lawyer but, due to financial constraints, I could not become one. My interest in the justice system came when I realised that the late former president Mr Nelson Mandela was also a lawyer representing his people. I wish one day I could give back to my community and its people because my community gave us the likes of the late Steve Bantu Biko, one of the BCM Members who fought for the people of South Africa. My community is one of the underdeveloped communities of this country, but I know that one day all of this will change because I know that with education anything is possible. When a child is educated, communities will change for the better and if one community changes, then our country will change for the better as well and poverty will be no more. Education topped with one’s perseverance is the key to a bright future for all. With this pandemic people have lost their jobs and in some households you find that no one is working and people resort to drugs and alcohol, some get depressed to a point of taking their own lives. If we can start developing jobs for people, our continent would become a better place for us all. Being part of an initiative that supports the empowerment of those less privileged is one of my greatest wishes. I will be glad if all my wishes do come through because nothing is as important as education and hard work, and an educated country means a better world for us all.

Immerso nel verde dell’oasi naturale Laghi Nabi, puoi vivere l’esperienza del campeggio con il lusso di una stanza d’hotel, godendoti servizi di qualità e benessere incondizionato. Il NABI Resort & Glamping è una delle strutture alberghiere presenti nell’oasi naturale Laghi Nabi, dove memoria storica, natura e benessere si integrano e convivono in armonia. Laghi Nabi è il punto di riferimento, per chi ha voglia di scoprire le bellezze del territorio partenopeo, e una meta, per chi vuole godere appieno di scenari mozzafiato e vivere avventure esclusive immersi nella privacy e nella bellezza della natura. Estesa su più aree dell’oasi, la nostra struttura dispone di suite con jacuzzi privata, tende bordo lago, tende galleggianti e lodge galleggianti. Gli alloggi, tutti con caratteristiche diverse, sono dotati di ogni comfort e si integrano completamente nel paesaggio che li ospita, regalando sensazioni uniche. Immersed in the greenery of the natural oasis Nabi Lakes, you can experience the camping experience with the luxury of a hotel room, enjoying quality services and unconditional well-being. The NABI Resort & Glamping is one of the hotels present in the natural oasis Nabi Lakes, where historical memory, nature and well-being are integrated and coexist in harmony. Laghi Nabi is the reference point for those who want to discover the beauties of the Neapolitan territory, and a destination for those who want to fully enjoy breathtaking scenery and experience exclusive adventures immersed in the privacy and beauty of nature. Spread over multiple areas of the oasis, our property features suites with private Jacuzzis, lakeside tents, floating tents and floating lodges. The accommodations, all with different characteristics, are equipped with every comfort and are completely integrated into the landscape that hosts them, giving unique sensations.

Per le tue vacanze in Toscana Orlando in Chianti Glamping Resort ti offre la tranquillità e il relax delle colline del Chianti tra vigneti e boschi tipici di questa zona della Toscana. La Toscana, perla del Rinascimento e terra di origine della lingua italiana e di poeti famosi in tutto il mondo, è una regione dalla bellezza rara. Una natura dai colori suggestivi in cui trascorrere giornate all’aperto e recuperare il tuo ritmo naturale. Tra Firenze, Siena e Arezzo, troviamo la zona del Chianti, una località collinare affascinante, che racchiude storia e cultura, ma soprattutto che deve la sua notorietà alla produzione... For your holidays in Tuscany, Orlando in Chianti Glamping Resort offers you the peaceful and relaxing feeling of Chianti hills immersed in the surrounding woods and vineyards typical of this area of Tuscany. Tuscany, pearl of Renaissance, famous for its poets while also being the area of the origin of the Italian contemporary language. The charming colours where to spend your days in an open-air and relaxing lifestyle will help you to find the real rhythm of life. Between Florence, Siena and Arezzo, we find the Chianti area, a fascinating hilly area, which contains history and culture, but above all that owes its fame to food and wine production. It is not only a land of wines, but a territory to be...

Ca’ Cigolara nasce nel 2014 a coronamento di un’idea, rincorsa per molti anni, di creare nell’ ambito della ospitalità, qualcosa di originale, come alternativa alla frenetica vita milanese da cui proveniamo. Abbiamo, pertanto, pensato di ricreare un angolo di Mongolia in questo piccolo paradiso naturale sull’Appennino, dove i nostri ospiti possano rilassarsi e rigenerarsi. Abbiamo, pertanto, pensato di ricreare un angolo di Mongolia (dove peraltro, purtroppo, non siamo ancora stati) in questo piccolo paradiso naturale sull’Appennino, dove i nostri ospiti possano rigenerarsi, rilassarsi e soprattutto sentirsi a proprio agio L’azienda agricola, si affaccia sull’Oasi Regionale dei Ghirardi e ha un’estensione di sette ettari. Comprende un ampio orto, dal quale proviene gran parte della verdura proposta agli ospiti, un piccolo frutteto e un bellissimo campo di lavanda da cui ricaviamo olio essenziale. Il raccolto della coltivazione di piccoli frutti (ribes rosso, ribes nero, uva spina, lamponi, more….) viene interamente trasformato in marmellate, gelatine e liquori, utilizzati in agriturismo e in vendita presso la nostra struttura, insieme ad altri prodotti per la cura del corpo, ricavati da piante spontanee o coltivate. Alleviamo, in modo rigorosamente naturale, mucche, maiali, conigli, galline, capre, muli e cavalli. A farci compagnia anche due cani e due gatti. Ciò che non siamo in grado di produrre autonomamente, cerchiamo di procurarlo dai migliori produttori locali, con l’obiettivo, nel tempo, di avvicinarci al traguardo della filiera a km 0. Ca 'Cigolara was born in 2014 to crown an idea, pursued for many years, to create something original in the field of hospitality, as an alternative to the hectic Milanese life from which we come. We therefore decided to recreate a corner of Mongolia in this small natural paradise on the Apennines, where our guests can relax and regenerate. We have therefore decided to recreate a corner of Mongolia (where, however, unfortunately, we have not yet been) in this small natural paradise on the Apennines, where our guests can regenerate, relax and above all feel at ease. The farm overlooks the Ghirardi Regional Oasis and has an extension of seven hectares. It includes a large vegetable garden, from which most of the vegetables offered to guest come, a small orchard and a beautiful lavender field from which we obtain essential oil. The harvest of the cultivation of small fruits (red currants, black currants, gooseberries, raspberries, blackberries) Is entirely transformed into jams, jellies and liqueurs, used in the farmhouse and for sale at our facility, together with other products for the body care, obtained from spontaneous or cultivated plants. We breed, so strictly natural, cows, pigs, rabbits, chickens, goats, mules and horses. To keep us company also two dogs and two cats. What we are not able to produce independently, we try to procure it from the best local producers, with the aim, over time, to get closer to the milestone of the 0 km supply chain.

Su in montagna – per così dire sul ghiacciaio del Giogo Alto – fatti, promesse ed un luogo straordinario si fondono in tre parole:
 al Bella Vista. Il nostro Rifugio Bella vista sorge avvolto dalla più cristallina aria del ghiacciaio a 2845 metri di quota con una vista su uno sconfinato mare di montagne.
 Nello spirito, nel corpo, nell’incontro con se stessi e con la natura. Quassù tutti i confini svaniscono. Essere in profonda sintonia con la natura, liberare la mente e avere tempo per se stessi. Tra le imponenti cime di tremila metri soddisfare il desiderio di pace e tranquillità, lasciare spazio a sufficienza per mangiare e bere e concludere la giornata con una sauna in montagna. Godere e fare i pieno di energia. Queste sono le bellissime vedute tra i ghiacciai della Ötztal. È veramente qualcosa di speciale quando al mattino il sole sorge tra le vette e la giornata inizia con la vista sulle montagne. Qui non serve molto di più e ciò di cui si ha bisogno si trova al “Bella Vista”. Il cuore. L'anima. La personalità. Un ritratto del nostro mondo. Up in the mountains - so to speak on the Giogo Alto glacier - facts, promises and an extraordinary place come together in three words: at Bella Vista. Our Bella Vista Refuge rises surrounded by the most crystalline air of the glacier at 2845 meters above sea level with a view of a boundless sea of ​​mountains. In the spirit, in the body, in the encounter with oneself and with nature. Up here all boundaries vanish. Be in tune with nature, free your mind and have time for yourself. Among the imposing three-thousand-meter peaks, satisfy the desire for peace and tranquility, leave enough space to eat and drink and end the day with a sauna in the mountains. Enjoy and fill up with energy. These are the beautiful views across the glaciers of the Ötztal. It is truly something special when the sun rises between the peaks in the morning and the day begins with the view of the mountains. Here you don't need much more and what you need is at “Bella Vista”. The heart. The soul. The personality. A portrait of our world.

Il Lago Idro Glamping Boutique si trova sulle rive del Lago d'Idro, nel grazioso villaggio di Anfo. La zona è immersa nel verde ed è il luogo ideale per praticare attività sportive circondati dalla natura e all'aria aperta. La scelta è ampia: dal kayak, al SUP, al wind surf al parapendio, ciclismo, trekking e molto altro. Il campeggio dispone di tende lodge, cottage, piazzole con vista lago e altri comfort; tutto in un'atmosfera unica, dove il contatto con la natura è essenziale; Una vacanza speciale, adatta a famiglie, coppie, sportivi o coloro che cercano tranquillità e armonia. Una vallata che in passato rappresentava il confine tra l’Italia e l’impero Asburgico: un’importantissima e antica zona di lavorazione del ferro. Lontano da orde di turisti e dal traffico della città, tra la Val Sabbia e la Valle delle Giudicarie, questo piccolo Lago d’Idro offre scorci e panorami sensazionali: il verde delle querce e dei castagni che si specchiano nel lago, nonchè il litorale con tutte. The Idro Glamping Boutique is located on the shores of Lake Idro, in the pretty village of Anfo. The area is surrounded by greenery and is the ideal place for outdoor sports activities surrounded by nature. The choice is wide: from kayaking, to SUP, to wind surfing paragliding, cycling, hiking and much more. The campsite offers cottages, lodge tents, pitches with lake view and much more other comforts, all in a unique atmosphere, where the contact with nature is essential; A special holiday, suitable for families, couples, sport lovers or those seeking tranquility and harmony. A valley that in the past represented the border between Italy and the Hapsburg Empire; as well as a very important and ancient iron working area. Far from hordes of tourists and the traffic of the city, between the Val Sabbia and the Valle delle Giudicarie, this small Lake Idro offers sensational views and panoramas: the green of the oaks and chestnut trees that are reflected in the lake, as well as the coast with all the possibilities of practicing water sports.

L’Agriturismo Parco del Grep è un antico cascinale immerso in un incantevole paesaggio a pochi minuti di auto da Torino. Luogo ideale per una vacanza a contatto con la natura, ospita accoglienti case sugli alberi e tende sospese, oltre a una locanda che offre deliziose specialità del territorio. Comfort e lusso nelle nostre casette sugli alberi: all’Agriturismo Parco del Grep potrete scegliere tra due confortevoli treehouse, la casa sugli alberi “I Ciliegi” o la casetta “La pineta”. Anche la colazione alla Locanda del Grep è una coccola: prodotti a km0, rigorosamente preparati in casa, mentre nelle belle giornate di primavera ed estate, su richiesta, potrete godere di un aperitivo gourmet o di una merenda a base di prodotti tipici sulla splendida terrazza privata. Se amate i più autentici sapori di questo spicchio di Piemonte, potrete gustare il nostro ricco picnic ai piedi delle Torri del Grep o, al termine della vostra giornata alla scoperta del territorio, assaporare una cena a base di specialità locali presso la nostra Locanda. In inverno, se preferite, vi potremo… Viziare con uno speciale cesto da picnic con pietanze calde, per una cena nel comfort della vostra stanza. Il profumo della resina, gli alberi in fiore, le mille essenze del Parco del Grep – tra cui alcune secolari, come ippocastano e sophora japonica – da scoprire grazie a semplici percorsi: vi aspettiamo nel nostro polmone verde, dove dimenticare lo stress della vita quotidiana. Farm of Grep Park is a villa surrounded by a beautiful landscape just a few minutes drive from Turin . An ideal place for a holiday in contact with nature, it hosts cozy tree houses and hanging tents, as well as an inn that offers delicious local specialties. Comfort and luxury in our tree houses: at the Agriturismo Parco del Grep you can choose between two comfortable treehouses, the tree house "I Ciliegi" or the small house "La pineta" . Even breakfast at the Locanda del Grep is a cuddle: 0 km products, rigorously prepared at home, while on beautiful spring and summer days, on request, you can enjoy a gourmet aperitif or a snack based on typical products on the splendid terrace. Private. If you love the most authentic flavors of this segment of Piedmont, you can enjoy our rich picnic at the foot of the Grep Towers or, at the end of your day exploring the area, savor a dinner based on local specialties at our Locanda . In winter, if you prefer, we can… Spoil you with a special picnic basket with warm dishes, fora dinner in the comfort of your room . The scent of resin, the trees in bloom, the thousand essences of the Grep Park - including some centuries-old, such as horse chestnut and sophora japonica - to be discovered thanks to simple paths: we are waiting for you in our green lung, where you can forget the stress of everyday life .

I am Elnet Girly Ndlovu. I am 29 years old. I was born and raised in Mpumalanga, South Africa. I graduated from high school in the year 2012 and am currently studying for a higher certificate in economics and management sciences through the university of South Africa. I have also obtained a certificate in business administration and Computer literacy, of which I seek to study further to do entrepreneurship. I began my career as a customer service representative in 2014. Naturally, I have a growth mindset that enables me to grow and to help me by learning from mistakes to improve myself continually. I am kind, loving, caring and a person who is full of empathy often. I am a go-getter, positive, bubbly person who loves a positive fun filled environment. I am self-motivated and also enjoy motivating my team members. I work well in a team or individually. I am passionate about education, uplifting others, entrepreneurship and making a better society for the future generation to come while walking the journey of self-discovery I have more than four years experience in customer service and administration combined with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Administrative Assistance, Meeting Scheduling, Executive Support. I have excellent interpersonal skills, I am also a fast learner and adapt quickly to a new environment My hobbies are reading books, listening to music, walking and learning new things.

Helvetia & Bristol, dimora storica a pochi passi da Palazzo Strozzi e via Tornabuoni e primo hotel di lusso nel cuore di Firenze dal 1885, riapre dopo un restauro dell'ala storica e il recente ampliamento che ne segna la rinascita. Gli ospiti potranno godere di 25 nuove affascinanti camere e suite firmate dalla famosa designer d'interni Anouska Hempel insieme ad esclusivi cortili interni e terrazze private. Grandi maestri artigiani fiorentini hanno arricchito l'hotel con opere inedite realizzate su disegno originale. Un richiamo alle atmosfere avvolgenti e alla "Grande Bellezza" che da sempre è fonte di ispirazione per l'ospitalità tutta italiana e il progetto a sostegno degli artigiani italiani. Helvetia & Bristol, a historic residence a few steps from Palazzo Strozzi and via Tornabuoni and the first luxury hotel in the heart of Florence since 1885, reopens after a restoration of the historic wing and the recent expansion which marks its rebirth. Guests will enjoy 25 new charming rooms and suites signed by the famous interior designer Anouska Hempel together with exclusive internal courtyards and private terraces. Great Florentine master craftsmen have enriched the hotel with unpublished works made from an original design. A reference to the enveloping atmospheres and the "Great Beauty" that has always been a source of inspiration for all-Italian hospitality and the project in support of Italian artisans.

L'Agriturismo Barbagust si trova a Sansicario in Val di Susa. Nell'antica baita del 1700, che la famiglia Bermond ha completamente ristrutturato, mantenendo intatto tutto il fascino rustico degli ambienti. Solo 9 camere, arredate in modo essenziale, ma molto curate, per offrire agli ospiti il massimo dellaccoglienza. Il ristorante, ricavato in quella che un tempo era la stalla, offre un menù sempre eccellente, giocato sui sapori della tradizione locale e propone solo ricette curate con ingredienti di primissima qualità. Barba Gust, che nel dialetto di Cesana significa lo zio gusto, oltre ad essere una magica combinazione di accoglienza e prelibatezza, si affaccia sul panorama mozzafiato del monte Chaberton. The Agriturismo Barbagust is located in Sansicario in Val di Susa. In the ancient hut of 1700, which the Bermond family has completely renovated, keeping intact all the rustic charm of the rooms. Only 9 rooms, furnished in an essential way but well cared for, to offer guests the utmost hospitality. The restaurant, housed in what was once the stable, offers an always excellent menu, played on the flavors of the local tradition and offers only recipes prepared with ingredients of the highest quality. Barba Gust, which in the Cesana dialect means uncle taste, as well as being a magical combination of hospitality and delicacy, overlooks the breathtaking view of Mount Chaberton.

Select Italy is a US tour operator and boutique agency with offices in New York that specializes in tailor-made and bespoke travel experiences to Italy and European destinations for FIT (foreign independent travel) and small group tours since 1997. The brand was founded with a vision to deliver the finest combination of guided services, food and wine activities, exceptional accommodation and cultural experiences to North American travelers and travel agents alike. For over two decades, we at Select Italy have established a very close relationship with the many fine hotels and resorts that we offer. We carefully select hotels and resorts, which we feel will be most attractive to discerning families and couples, including an exclusive selection of luxury villas, all in exceptional locations. Although Select Italy provides the attentive and detailed service of a boutique agency, the acquisition by the Milan-based Uvet Group - which operates worldwide generating over $2.8b in revenue each year - has allowed for the expansion of trips for individual and group travelers to even more of Europe’s amazing destinations allowing our clients to seamlessly combine multiple countries while enjoying the same great service with one point of contact. Our combined 90+ years’ experience ensures knowhow and creative competence in everything we do. Go beyond your imagination with unique experiences designed by our experts. You purchase the ideal itinerary after it’s refined to perfection with you. We take the planning hassle out of travel and you save time and energy for enjoying every single step. We create your dream vacation from beginning to end with the degree of involvement you prefer. We eliminate the footwork for you and offer our proven problem-solving capacities developed in more than 27 years.

My name is Glorymar Hernandez, but I prefer to be called “Glory”. I was born in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, and grew up amid the crowds of the city, the tranquility of the Andean mountains and the joy of the Caribbean coast. A mixture that has taught me to enjoy wherever I am, that aroused my curiosity to know the world, and that has helped me to adapt, with relative ease, to changes. I have a degree in Philosophy, my research works are in Philosophy of Language. Since 2019 I have been working as a Spanish teacher. I decided to start teaching my mother tongue thanks to my experience learning other languages. I had the opportunity to live for a year in Ireland, where I went to learn English and, currently, I am in Italy, where I have had the opportunity to learn Italian. These experiences allowed me to realize that, although seeking perfection when trying to “speak like a native” is the ideal, what really matters is being able to communicate, make ourselves understood and be open to the experience of knowing other cultures and understand that there are many different points of view. Professionally, I have had the opportunity to work in different contexts such as banking, outsourcing consular procedures, and teaching at university level. The biggest lesson I learned from these experiences is that I am not an office person. I prefer to own my time and have the freedom to work wherever I am. For this reason, I have decided to dedicate myself to teaching Spanish online and to enter the digital world. I consider myself a very curious and versatile person, that is why in my free time I enjoy handcrafting (such as sewing or knitting), volunteering, being in contact with nature, and trying to learn new things, like playing the guitar. Regarding my geographical preferences, the beach and the mountains are my main refuges, because I can escape from the noise of the city and connect with myself. That is why I would like to be able to live with my husband on a mountain, not far from the sea.

I’m Toni-Leigh, born and bred in the Mother City of Cape Town. My fiancé and I, are parents to a lively 2-year old girl who arrived 5 years after losing our 3-year old son to a rare genetic disease. I love learning new things. Growing up, I was a voracious reader, reading anything and everything (even the classifieds and property ads) and with the advancement of technology over the years, I can have information at the tip of my fingers, so I’m always eager to learn new things and I’m a fast learner. I’ve always had an interest in Information Technology and was the go-to person in my office before my colleagues would go to the IT office, and now I’m looking into further studies so that I can develop my knowledge and skills. In 2005 I graduated from Varsity College with a Diploma in Travel and Tourism with aspirations of travelling worldwide in my profession. Things didn’t quite work out that way, having worked in retail and a company assisting young people to live and work in the UK. In the last decade or so, I’ve been in the tourism industry behind the scenes, working for an online holiday accommodation booking agency and more recently a company that does tours and safaris in Southern Africa. I also do freelance work remotely, such as, captioning for a speech-to-text service and social media evaluation. I am an introvert but enjoy working with and being in the company of others, while also enjoying being on my own. In the past I used to view being an introvert as a weakness because those higher up in the ranks of the companies I worked for were extroverted but in recent times I realised how much of a strength it is being an introvert as I also have a strong sense of empathy, which I believe is key in Customer Service and building interpersonal relationships with colleagues and clients. I’m passionate about customer service and going the extra mile and l love that feeling of knowing that I’ve made a difference in someone’s day whether big or small. People tend to describe me as hardworking, punctual, efficient, dependable and trustworthy. Covid-19 affected the tourism industry drastically, however, I still want to travel anywhere I can, just soaking up the different cultures and experiences. The last year has been both challenging and rewarding and it has made me see things in a different light and so it has been somewhat of a new beginning for me. I am motivated now more than ever to seek out new passions and adventures and to get out of my comfort zone.

I am Alonzo Van Aarde, born on 9th July 2002. I was raised in Cape Town, South Africa, I am the oldest son out of 6 children, Recently (last year 2020) I have matriculated in my hometown, Mitchell’s plain I never quite had a fixed job, but I have had my fair share of holiday jobs in a shoe store it was called first stop shoes in a shopping complex close to home, In my free time I would work private jobs with my father and doing shop fitting and house renovations all over Cape Town, I loved helping my father out, It was also a way for me to have extra pocket money, I also worked at a Taylor blinds company, whereby the production of blinds called Taylor blinds in Montague gardens I took part in various programs whilst at school, Namely in leadership development skills with a NPO called M.O.V.E and another called J.A.M, where I was taught to run my own business, This was done during my schooling, I have obtained certificates for these courses, These two courses was done over a period of 12 months, I was also an RCL members as well as a Prefect at my school. I am also part of a group called M.O.C(mission of Christ), I where I furthered my leadership skills but in a more spiritual sense in doing so we take part in outreach programs and preach the gospel I speak fluently English and Afrikaans, I am currently studying Japanese, because I am intrigued by it, I am computer-literate, Microsoft enabled as well as Linux. I am also a musician, In my spare time, I teach people to play an instrument and also to read music, I also write my own music as well as produce music, I use this skill to help many young and upcoming artists I work with an Organization called My Child Is Your Child, Creating a platform where young people can showcase their talents and make something out of themselves, I live in a rough community where children are killing children, and I’ve joined this organization to make a change in a community through various forms of art My hobbies are, playing different sporting activities, going to the gym, writing music and drawing portraits

Wamkilekile (‘Welcome’ in isiXhosa) to one and all! My name is Iman Martin – ‘Iman’ having both Arabic and African meanings for ‘faith’. Just like my name, I come from a multicultural background: my mom has Indian and Malaysian origins, while my dad is from the Griqua people/clan in South Africa. In the same vein, I am a Muslim and have Christian relatives with who I am very close. It is because of my diverse background that I feel I was raised to be both tolerant and respectful towards those that are of a different culture, religion, or ethnicity. Cape Town has been the only home I know, and I’ve never ventured far out of it. I do however envision myself travelling to different parts of the world a few years from now. I am passionate about women’s empowerment and women having the choice to choose for themselves! I have recently graduated from the University of Cape Town, with a Bachelor of Social Work (Psychology Major) and placed on the Dean’s Merit List, awarded for consistent academic achievement. Through hard work and perseverance, I was fortunate to have received a scholarship from the Department of Social Development for three of my four years of study. My mini-thesis explored the experiences and challenges of 1st-year students at UCT adjusting to university. Studying social work has not only allowed me to better understand those around me and their thought processes but also, to better understand myself and the possible reasons why I am the way I am. As part of my course requirements, I had to complete field practicals – by putting the theory that I was learning in class to practice in a real-world environment. My field practice experience ranged along a spectrum: from providing social work services to underprivileged youth in a primary school in Bonteheuwel, to interning in the more affluent area of Upper Wynberg, at an international school. This experience further fostered my innate empathy and non-judgemental outlook for those around me. I am someone who is not afraid to get my hands dirty, work hard and help out where I can: currently job hunting, I have occasionally been helping my father with renovations to his property that include painting, plastering, applying putty, etc. This has taught me many practical things that I hope to apply when I own my own house one day. A few months before now, I worked as a Personal Assistant to a therapist and social worker. This was a remote job that taught me valuable organisation and time-management skills. In my early years of study, I found myself working a sales assistant job at the Robben Island Museum Gateway store, and found that my favourite part of the job was interacting with the different tourists that happened upon our humble store and hearing their stories – where they were from and why they decided to visit SA, etc. I love reading, and since a young age, I’ve been considered a bookworm. I mainly enjoy supernatural and sci-fi novels and webcomics, as well as other forms of content such as newspaper and magazine articles (need to know what’s happening in the world around me). English was also my favourite subject at school, and I think this was also encouraged by my English-teacher mother who was quick to correct any incorrect grammar and pronunciation when my siblings and I spoke incorrectly. I often assisted her in marking her learners’ English examination scripts and as a result, am quick to pick up on spelling or grammatical errors. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, long walks with my dog Ninja, and photography. This has led me to submit a piece that is currently being exhibited at the Zeits Mocca Art Museum, in their long-running ‘Home is Where The Art Is’ exhibition. Furthermore, my faith has given me strength through the darkest times and taught me to be tolerant and understanding of those around me. I am still very much figuring life and myself out as I go along and am always open to learning from those around me.

“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” A Japanese proverb close to my heart. It has helped me persevere in so many situations in life and those situations have molded me into the woman I am today. Here’s a brief introduction to who I am. I am a new mommy to an adorable baby boy. A jack of all trades. I’m an artist at heart, fitness enthusiast, avid reader, and quite academic. I was born on the 9th of August in the year 1996 in Elim, a small village in the Limpopo Province. I grew up in Johannesburg and later moved to Pretoria in 2006 when I was in Grade 4, where I completed the rest of my school career. I have always been one to participate in almost every extra-mural activity since my primary school years, I played softball, hockey, and cricket. I took part in cross-country and district athletics to name a few. My love for sports made me gravitate towards what I currently do part-time, I train on a regular basis, and I am a wellness coach and a distributor for a prominent nutrition brand. A large part of what I do involves helping people correct their nutrition and learn more about the benefits of healthy eating so that they can lead a healthier lifestyle and feel great while they are at it. I have been involved in various projects that involved giving back to those in need. I have been involved with an initiative called Feed a Homeless Homie, where we made food for the homeless and distributed it at least one weekend a month, I also helped a friend of mine with a pads drive for less fortunate girls, I also give clothes to homeless shelters for women and children whenever I can and I worked with an NGO known as Keep That Gold Shining (KTG) where we tutored young kids in high schools in the townships. I am a philanthropist at heart and believe that even the smallest contribution goes a long way. As mentioned I am also an artist, mostly self-taught. I do painting on commission as well as pencil sketching. I do not have a specific style as yet but most of my work features women from different walks of life. I would like to collaborate with more artists in the future and have exhibitions. I try to read at least one book a month. My favorite writers have always been James Patterson and Dan Brown however I recently branched out to other genres besides suspense and thrillers. Some of my latest reads are: • Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki • Atomic Habits by James Clear • The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho • Half of a yellow sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie • No Longer At Ease by Chinua Achebe I can speak at least 6 of the 11 official languages, I am fairly tech-savvy. I am a quick learner, always willing to pick up a new skill. Life has thrown several curve balls at me and I never backed down. I strongly believe in working hard and not giving up on anything I do. My name means ‘Be Strong’, that is who I am!

Rome wasn't built in a day. I’m of a very friendly nature and love to be with people who aren’t selfish. I am ambitious and will do anything to achieve my aim - "The Universe applauds action not thought"  I’m of a very adventurous nature and love to find good in everything I see. There are many things that make us depressed or upset, but that doesn’t mean that we stop living. You dust yourself off, honor the difficult times for the lesson it taught you, and walk away stronger and wiser. Independence and confidence were key in my life from a young age with venturing to the UK straight after school, and eventually ending up in Cape Town as my dream destination to live a happy balanced life where beautiful sunsets are part of your everyday life, and reminds you that dreams do come true. My professional life started as a labourer painting parks in the dire UK winter weather to Insurance consultant for a huge corporate company. Getting to know me over time it became clear that I adapt quickly and take pride in everything I do as I strive to leave everything and everyone better than you found them. Covid19 and the drastic changes that came with it has been the most challenging and rewarding time of my life. With a system that failed us all in so many ways, living a financially stable life is nearly impossible but forced me to get grounded with nature and realize that the best things in life are truly free. My senses for nature, animals, and my overall humility enhanced drastically. We are all just reminded once again that nothing ever goes as planned and that losing everything including your mind might be necessary to make you realize what a strong, resilient, and galactic species we truly are. Realizing this, I am now more than ever ready to spread love and kindness whilst challenging myself with new adventures that push me out of my comfort zone. There is no other time than the present that truly matters. And in this moment I am excited to change my reality and the lives of those around me.

I was born in Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha), South Africa. I’m an outgoing person who is both introverted and extroverted depending on whom I’m with. I enjoy meeting and interacting with new people because I believe this is how you learn and grow as a person. I’m forever looking for new adventures or challenges. I’m a go-getter, never afraid to fail because we learn more from our failures and build character from them. I believe one is never too old to learn something new things. “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” doesn’t apply in my life. I enjoy the outdoors, especially hiking, which has exposed me to some of the most beautiful hiking trails in South Africa. I also love taking game drives and explore our nature, especially the animals in their natural habitats. I haven’t had the opportunity to travel beyond the borders of my country. Hopefully one day I’ll travel the world, meet different people and get to experience diverse cultures and cuisines. I had dreams of becoming a medical doctor but, due to financial difficulties, I settled for a National Diploma in Biomedical Technology. At least, I got to work in the medical environment with doctors and other medical personnel for about 5 years. I realised that working in a laboratory was not suitable for my personality because I love people, I enjoy interacting with different people. I enrolled for a Diploma in Marketing and that led me to the pharmaceutical industry where I combined both my medical background and the marketing qualification. I worked in Sales and Marketing departments. I also had the opportunity to turn my passion for fashion into a business adventure and started my online clothing store, which was a very exciting and challenging adventure. I learned a lot about importing and e-commerce. When motherhood happened, and I took a break to become a stay home mom. I got involved in fitness and nutrition business. I realised that the entrepreneurship bug has got me and needed to empower myself to avoid mistakes I made in my previous business adventures, that is when I decided to register for a BCom degree in entrepreneurship via Unisa, which what I’m currently busy with. I am also teaching English as a foreign language online on a freelance basis. I plan to also learn one or two foreign languages as I plan to travel the world in the not-so-distant future. I’m excited about the future and learning more in this university of life.

Let's get to know Wandisile Mboxela was born in Cape Town, I’m the last born of four siblings parents background from the beautiful province of the Eastern Cape in Alice, My background was very poor parents had to move to Cape Town where all four siblings born. All my primary education, higher education done here in Cape Town, while was at school developed love for Sport, now I’m applying that love for sport to the young kids in my community keep them out of trouble, we grow up with a lot of trouble in my community now trying to chase that away, to build bright future to the young people by involving them in sport education activities, sport and education goes together if you want to build better future for others. Coming from where I came from hard work pays, I was offered a Learnership qualification which introduced me to corporate world quite extensively. Good written and verbal communication skills in at least two of three official languages of the Western Cape, problem solving and conflict management with good planning and organizational skills, ability to handle information as confidential and good interpersonal skills, to contribute and become part of a successful organization that motivate its employees to utilize their skill and talent effectively and efficiently, the knowledge and skills which I acquired over that period of time equipped me for future positions. I am a hard working individual, and eager to learn, I was recently employed due to covid19 company layoff some staff. I was employed as Accounts Controller at Tourvest Travel Service and this involves extensive client interaction. Deliver an effective admin support service to staff and clients, communicate with suppliers regarding outstandings, verbally, via mail and telephonically. I have highly knowledge of Tourism and Hospitality which I achieved through Theta, Tourism Hospitality and Sport Education Training Authority. Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change, and I’m looking forward to be the part and the future of ZaGenie Thank you…

I would consider myself a mix of both introverted and extroverted. I love being around and working with people but I also enjoy my own company. I’m also very family orientated. Family is everything to me! My passions are a mix between working with/building fruitful relationships with people whether it be in the workplace or day to day life, I love helping people and bringing out the best of those around me. Outside of that I also love doing anything to do with being outdoors. I’m always up for an adventure such as hiking, camping or even just a walk along the beach. I’m also passionate about and absolutely love animals. I’ve done horse-riding practically my entire life and it’s so therapeutic for me, to just get out into the country and get my mind off everything going on. I was born in Johannesburg, but lived the majority of my life in the beautiful mother city known as Cape Town. I’ve never got the chance to travel outside of South Africa, however it is something I have always wanted to do and I know I will accomplish in the future. In the meantime, there’s actually so many parts of my own country that I haven’t even experienced yet, so I’d love to start there. My work life has involved various industries, starting off with retail and moving on to the sales environment both internal and external. I could say I had a certain plan for my life and career, but that all changed when I unexpectedly fell pregnant with my son. I then went from being an independent, carefree person to spending the last few months staying at home with my child. Which has honestly been life changing and I wouldn’t change a thing! However it’s now time to get back into the working world and do everything in my power to give my son the life he deserves and one I wish I had growing up.

My Bio will tell you about my past and present. The past is important but nothing is more important as the present ME! The Beautiful and strong ME! The ME that makes the people who know and love me happy to be in my presence, the present me is what matters. My values and morals and my way of thinking are what is important, the past was just the "making of", the preview one see's of movies and series, the past is an ancient scroll where most of my life is narrated by my parents, teachers, siblings and the other significant people who come and go from one's life, My present is the true picture of what I am and who I am so let me give you insight into who I am: I am a straight talker yet I am loving and a helpful person who is always willing to learn new things, I follow rules only when it makes sense and is fair. I was born to a mixed-race couple in the "old South Africa (during apartheid)" while the political climate was unstable and in its rebirth stage, my mixed-race background has made me culturally rich. Ancestrally I come from a diverse lineage, I have a Scottish and Irish father, a mother with little french a little Indian (Afghan and Pakistani), I have a little of everything, which has made me the odd one out as I look different from the rest of my family, I do not fit in with the brown people, I do not fit in with the white people and there is nothing wrong with that I do not need to be labeled to feel like I belong, I am one of the reasons why our country is known as the rainbow nation a mix and mashed beautiful product of all that is good. My personality and likes have made me the odd one out and the weird one, luckily my husband is just as weird as I am, I always tell him my weird matches his weird, it makes us a perfect match, we were made for each other destined to be together almost as if it was written in the stars, a destiny fulfilled with a happy future in the ahead of us. Happy and together forever and always, I still find it hard to believe that there is someone out there who not only gets me, who understands me, my way of thinking, and the way I view the world but most importantly who LOVE'S ME for ME! I consider myself spiritual and not religious although I was raised catholic and attended a convent where a lot of who I am today was made. The making of ME! The sisters of mercy and catholicism had the opposite of the intended effect on me I am not deeply rooted in the catholic faith, even though I had many lovable and amazing teachers and friends who made my school days worthwhile. Religion does not make sense to me and I consider much of it to be untrue, designed and shaped to manipulate and to rule the masses or one could say those who prefer not to think for themselves who would rather be sheep and led to the slaughterhouse willingly. My philosophy is this: as long as I love myself and my neighbor I believe I'm living the right way and try to instill those principles and values in my two sons. I believe that knowing and giving Love encompasses all the values needed to live a healthy life, Love naturally breeds, respect, forgiveness, and mindfulness. Love means living from the heart when one lives from the heart it naturally voids the ego, the ego destroys the manically malevolent whereas the heart creates and builds, Love is a tool with which one can build a life rich in emotional health, enlightenment, and mental stability. Love is my church, love is my essence and if ever I am in doubt I read up on the writings left to us by all the great masters, Jesus, Muhammed, Buddha the Dalai lama and so many more masters, some of whom are more modern and still living and basically all their writings convey the message of Love. So this me and there is more to me than what is written here, but what is written here is more than enough to get to know me better.

I grew up in a small farm community in the Eastern Cape. The world I knew then was only what was surrounding me; the farm, farm lands, livestock, bushes and forest and two or three other farm dweller families. That was my reality, no big cities or big townships. I never knew anything about big rivers, oceans, lots of animals, no idea of big mountains etc. When I grew up my parents moved to the city, things changed, it was a total new world. My world got so complex and vast. It was when I started visiting beaches, zoo, animal sanctuaries, visit nature reserves and botanical gardens and travelling by boats, ships and fly in aeroplanes. I am now an avid traveller, I also go for walks in the natural environments, listen to birds singing and so on. The world has so much to offer for those who grab these opportunities. As a family man, I often visit with my family to city parks, nature reserves, and lots of community projects that take care of animals and the environment. I am both an environmental and social activist, and I have spent most of my life either being involved directly in the protection of fauna and flora or training those who are involved in the same. When I travel or visit other countries, I visit mostly destinations that would offer natural and aesthetic beauty to tourists. I also have a huge interest in climate change as it is, among others, influenced by human behaviour, more especially air pollution. I am also interested in religion, more especially African Traditional religion. The reason for my interest in this branch of religion is because it is mostly nature based. In other words, it is religion that does not separate between humans and nature. For the adherents of this religion life is one and God manifests himself through nature and therefore taking care of nature is a religious duty. As an environmental and social activist, I am involved either through making financial contribution or contributing my time in community projects of different kinds. These projects would include contributing shoes to primary school learners who have no shoes, contributing money to soup kitchens for crèches and unemployed jobseekers and many other projects. I am hoping to sustain these initiatives to a level where they can help more people.

Born on outskirts of Belgrade – Serbia in family of 4. Immigrated to South Africa in 1991 “running away” from civil war. Even though that I came to South Africa without papers, money, job or being able to speak English, I made this beautiful country my home. My career took me from being a waiter in the restaurant (my first job here) to Restaurant Manager, Sales Manager in Timeshare Company to MD and CEO of ZA Galvanizing. At the end of the August this year, I left my last position of Regional Sales Manager of EXIM International. When it comes to business, I am dedicated, punctual, loyal and organized with the skill set that made me achieve any task in front of me with the high rate of success. Privately, I am a nature and animal lover, a bit of the environmentalist and lifelong naturist. I am one of the funders and first Chairman of Western Cape Naturist Association – WCNA and South African National Naturist Association – SANNA. Passionate follower and supporter of South African Rugby and F1 Grand Prix.