Vivienne Gunning

An intimate photo essay from Sir Lowry’s Pass Village in the Western Cape, exploring community life, street art, and childhood play just outside Cape Town.

In a crowded world where personal space becomes luxury and cities pulse with chaos, Vivie reflects on overpopulation, fading rural rhythms, inequality along Cape Town’s N2, and what true simplicity—space, silence, soil—really means today. A gentle pause from travel to stillness.

Discover why accessible travel in Africa goes beyond checklists—it’s about real human capacity, dignity, and adapting on the ground for older travelers and invisible needs. Field-grounded insights from Cape Town.

Kenya through my eyes — places I’ve returned to, moments that linger, and why this country keeps drawing me back.

Accessible travel in Africa isn’t about checklists or ramps—it’s about presence, pace, and real human judgment. From hidden needs like fatigue and anxiety to remote bush realities, discover why a calm companion often makes the biggest difference. A gentle reflection on dignity, adaptability, and making Africa’s wild corners truly reachable

The Pyramids of Giza — forget the alien theories. This is a story about human brilliance, effort, and belief.

I share what I’ve learned arriving in Cairo — not as a first-timer, but as a traveller who knows to observe before moving.

I’m honoured to be featured on the cover of Glow Talks Magazine (November 2025 issue). This feature traces my journey from Cape Town to Cairo — through photography, people, and places that leave their mark long after monuments fade. The story is about courage, curiosity, and moving forward with a camera in hand.

A boy-king, not a legend in gold. Travel writer Vivie unpacks Tutankhamun’s real story – inbreeding, pain, politics and power – from GEM to the Valley of the Kings.

Travelling light is more than a packing list – it’s a mindset. Somewhere between Africa, India and Europe I traded bulky suitcases for one 42L backpack that carries everything I need for two months on the road. In this blog I share exactly what I pack, how I stay comfortable and presentable, and why “less” has quietly become “more than enough”.

Explore with me, the history of Alexandria, Egypt — from its founding by Alexander the Great to Cleopatra’s reign, Roman rule, and the city’s layered rebirth through time.

Arriving in Cairo can feel overwhelming yet magical — here’s everything you need to know about visas, first impressions, airport tips, and navigating Egypt with confidence.