Reunion Articles

Island of Fire


Published in "Business in Africa"

Island of Fire

Reunion was born in anger. But today the volcanic island boasts dramatic scenery and is a hotspot for adventure sports lovers. It is also home to one of the world's most active volcanoes - and the highest peak in the Indian Ocean.

Story : Keri Harvey

Piton de la Fournaise has a very short temper. Dominating the eastern side of Reunion island, this volcano erupts nearly every year - in a display of fire and fury. So we thought it a fitting welcome...

Revelling in Reunion


Published in "Food and Home" magazine

Revelling in Reunion

There is one of the world's most active volcanoes, black volcanic beaches and white sand beaches. The people exude a warm tropical hospitality and the Creole curries and flavoured rums make for decadent dining. Reunion is the epitome of fine island living and the ultimate adventure destination rolled into one.

Story : Keri Harvey

The rain pelted down on the tin roof in a deafening display of tropical fury. Outside the downpour...

Snapshots of Paradise


Published in "Sawubona" magazine

 

Snapshots of Paradise

Reunion is an idyllic tropical island in the Indian Ocean, with more than a touch of quirkiness. Here miracle churches and voodoo, black and white beaches, active volcanoes and ancient cirques, French cuisine and Creole curries live happily side by side in a melting pot of East meets West meets Africa.

Story : Keri Harvey

 

Reunion is completely unexpected. It is wilder than Mauritius, tamer than Madagascar and has lashings of its...

Wild Island Reunion


Published in "Expressions" magazine

Wild Island Reunion

Set in the Indian Ocean close to Mauritius, the island of Reunion offers an unusual holiday destination. Quirky beliefs, fantastic food, hospitable people and awesome volcanic scenery are just a few of Reunion's diverse attractions.

Story and photos: Keri Harvey

Reunion's national saint arrived in a small wooden box. Colonials had requested religious relics from the Vatican in a bid to instill moral values in the population, so when the...

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