Melote House: Luxurious Eco-Escape in Africa's Wilderness | Lepogo Lodges

Melote House emerges as a beacon of luxury and sustainability within the Limpopo Province. Its doors opened in January 2024, revealing a world where every detail harmonizes with the surrounding Lapalala Wilderness. The lodge's design, a marvel of carbon-neutral architecture, is as much a homage to the environment as it is a sanctuary for those who seek solace in nature's embrace. With rammed earth walls that whisper the ancient stories of the land, Melote House stands as a testament to the beauty of conscientious travel.

SustainabilityCharleen Parkes23 March 2024africa, eco, safari, lodge, lapalala

Authentic Luxury: Redefining Experiential Glamping with Eco-Friendly Retreats

Brace yourselves for a revolutionary chapter in travel, as the World of Glamping platform rebrands. The curtain has risen on a reimagination of outdoor escapades, where luxury intertwines with eco-consciousness—introducing Authentic Luxury, a beacon of sophistication set to redefine the art of glamping.

SustainabilityCharleen Parkes28 August 2023hotel, eco, glamping, camp, lodge

The Lust Series - World of KAÏA

Several things excite us, and meeting new people and hearing their stories are at the top of the list. It makes you realise how different and similar we are as human beings and is quite fascinating. When we heard about the high-quality olive oil brand World of KAÏA, we were instantly drawn to the brand story and its origins. The sense of connection has come up time and time again whilst travelling post-2020, and seeing creators reconnect and set up businesses during uncertainty is the go-getting spirit we want to continue championing.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes13 October 2022eco, sustainability, fashion, tunisia, africa

The Lust Series - Casa Chinchilla

We were fortunate to discover Chinchilla at the All Those Market held in Barcelona late last year. We went intending to buy presents and ended up purchasing gifts for ourselves. The weavings by Luna Muñoz immediately stood out from other stall-holders. You'll find beautifully textured weavings on items you wouldn't necessarily expect, such as purses and iPad covers.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes22 March 2020eco, sustainability, fashion, barcelona, europe

The Lust Series - Pla

We came across sustainable brand Pla, whilst spending a morning scrolling through Instagram. It was their “basket like” sandals with their cute branded insole and artisan flair that really grabbed our attention. We instantly imagined taking a stroll along the coast on a sunny day or popping to a quaint market in some village whilst holding a basket of wild flowers. Pla, is the epitome of slow design and sustainability. The island of Mallorca heavily influences the brand, is where the studio by Co-Founder Irene is situated. Read on to find out more about the boutique artisan label.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes24 May 2019eco, sustainability, fashion

The Lust Series - BINIBAMBA

Snuggly merino sheepskin liners in trend-led colours, certainly aren't something you see every day hence why we are excited to see such products in the fashion arena. BINIBAMBA is a new brand set up by Emma Grant and is already making quite the mark. It’s fair to say that many new parents tend to seek items for their newborns that are cosy, kind and durable. BINIBAMBA offers all of that, in addition to a cool colour palette and items that are 100% natural.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes5 November 2018fashion, family, eco

Relax and Unwind at Signature Organic Spa

Nourish, reconnect and rejuvenate at Signature Organic Spa in Barcelona. The spa is nestled within the impeccable Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa, a sophisticated hotel which embraces its former self. The 1878 building was renovated to create the new hotel.

"Inspiration"Charleen Parkes25 April 2018eco, design, wellness, barcelona, europe

Yök - an eco and cultural stay in Barcelona

Want to experience a traditional stay in Barcelona whilst being kind to the planet? yök Casa + Cultura offers just that, with three eco renovated homes that go back to Catalan Modernism (1900) and boast emblematic design features.

SustainabilityCharleen Parkes21 April 2018eco, design, barcelona, europe, spain

The Lust Series - 3 Water Bottles that Help the Planet

Today is World Water Day. This year’s theme is Nature for Water, which is very timely given the fact that we have seen some of the worst water related natural disasters in quite some time. This has left communities without access to basic water. An estimated 1.8 billion people use an unimproved source of drinking water with no protection against contamination from human faeces.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes22 March 2018sustainability, eco, design

The Lust Series - Liberty Walk

It's that time of year when it's time to get those toes out and what better brand to showcase your pedicure feet than Liberty Walk. We are very excited about this Portuguese brand, as the shoes made are recycled. The brand is run by Ricardo, who started the brand due to his belief in offering fair trade and ethical commerce.

Lust SeriesCharleen Parkes10 July 2017design, fashion, eco, shoes, shop