Savanna Clarke

Savanna's top destinations

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Clean, charming, colorful, and a gorgeous forest hike to a fairy-like castle in the middle of the city...need I say more?

Istanbul, Turkey

Being a crazy cat lady, this city felt like I had arrived in heaven with the abundance of cats that are so well cared for and loved by locals. Spending a month in this vibrant city felt like a new adventure every day, exploring the many districts and hidden gems!

Ella, Sri Lanka

This laid-back town kept me extending my time here while I was backpacking through Sri Lanka. From the breathtaking hikes to the vibey cafes and eateries, I felt at peace and at home in Ella.

Vice-President
Marketing Director

Savanna grew up in Durban, South Africa, and made her way to the Western Cape to achieve a degree at Stellenbosch University before settling in Cape Town to pursue her marketing career.

During the peak of her marketing career, the urge to travel became too strong to ignore, and she packed up her life and embarked on a year of traveling to 17 countries in Europe and Asia. The year consisted of Workaway adventures, including working at a yoga retreat in Portugal, a smallholding in Hungary, and a rural school in Sri Lanka, as well as continuing digital marketing online.

As the Marketing Director of Art In Voyage, Savanna now combines her love for travel with her passion for all things marketing.

One on One with Savanna

In which city did you grow up?

Durban

Where did you go on family vacations as a child?

Drakensberg, Transkei/Port St Johns, Kruger National Park

What was the first country you ever visited (outside of your own) and how old were you?

England - 10

When did you first realize that travel meant something more to you?

When I quit my job and sold my car because I had such a yearning for travel

5-Star Hotel or Private Villa?

Private Villa!

What’s the one travel tip that you always share with all your friends/guests?

Take time to put your phone/camera down and actually look at what's around you and embrace that moment fully

What are your top 3 cities or towns?

Ljubljana, Istanbul, Ella

What has been your most spiritual travel experience?

Sri Lanka - seeing Dambulla Cave Temple, staying on a tea plantation, hiking Sigiriya Rock

Who will you never travel with again?

My parents

What is the most stand out restaurant experience you’ve had recently?

Serendipity Restaurant in Wildnerness

What was your biggest travel faux pas?

Asking for a knife and fork in Sri Lanka

New York, Milan or Hong Kong?

Hong Kong

What’s the most adventurous travel experience you’ve ever had?

Kayaking down the Zambezi with crocs along the side of the river

What’s next on your travel bucket list?

Borneo

What do you do to relax and unwind in your personal time?

Listen to podcasts, jog, cook, enjoy my favorite wine - Springfield Life from Stone

Plane, train or automobile?

Train

French Riviera or Swiss Alps?

Swiss Alps

When did you know that your career would be travel related?

I didn't know, it just happened

If you could invite 5 celebrity guests along on your next vacation, who would they be?

Trevor Noah, The Kiffness, Snoop Dogg, Paulo Coelho, Blake Lively

What home comfort do you miss the most when travelling?

My cats

Which country makes the best coffee?

Portugal

Canon, Nikon, Sony, Hasselblad or Fuji?

Canon

Journeys with Savanna

Snapshot of Sri Lanka Curated Travel | By Art In Voyage

Featured Journey

Asia | July 2021

Snapshot Of Sri Lanka

Culture, Traditions, Spices & Leopards

Sigiriya, Kandy, Hatton, Yala & Galle

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Pearls of the Adriatic, by Art In Voyage

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Europe | August 2021

Pearls Of The Adriatic

Summer Edition

Dubrovnik, Ston, Mljet, Hvar, Korcula,...