Helene Ramackers

Heléne Ramackers is a freelance journalist who enjoys interviewing local and international celebrities but thinks she has found her calling amongst the travel writing fraternity. A creature comforts girl at heart, she loves all things opulent.
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The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa – A Sanctuary In The City 

FEATURES Helene Ramackers -
Situated in the leafy suburb of Sandhurst in Johannesburg's bustling city, The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa offers the perfect overnight respite for travelers staying in this vibrant South African metropolis either...

Shiviko Kruger, An Immersion in Nature, Luxury, and African Heritage 

HOMES + INTERIORS Helene Ramackers -
In a quiet corner of South Africa's world-famous Kruger National Park sits a brand new contemporary property. The ultra luxurious Shiviko Kruger is situated overlooking the southwestern part of Kruger, with sweeping...

Padma Lakshmi x Rugs USA: Elegant, Cozy Rugs for Every Home

HOMES + INTERIORS Helene Ramackers -
Rugs USA has joined forces with Emmy-nominated producer, author, model, and television host Padma Lakshmi for an exclusive new collection. This marks her first step into home design. The collection reflects her...

Tranquil Tsowa Safari Island, A Paradise of Serenity

SAFARIS Helene Ramackers -
Situated on an island 25 miles upstream from the world-famous Victoria Falls, Tsowa Safari Island is an eco-conscious and contemporary explorer-style tented camp.  When an invitation appeared in my Inbox from Phoenix Collective...

Sensational Sausage Tree Camp in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park 

SAFARIS Helene Ramackers -
Situated on the banks of the fourth-longest river in Africa, the mighty Zambezi, Sausage Tree Camp offers the perfect mix of land- and water-based activities, coupled with delicious cuisine and luxury accommodation.  Joining...

Kitchen Essentials You’d Love to Have

HOMES + INTERIORS Helene Ramackers -
The 2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study found that median spend on major renovations of large kitchens (200+ square feet) held steady at $55,000. Meanwhile, investment in major renovations of smaller spaces saw notable...

At Home with Mark Schubert

HOMES + INTERIORS Helene Ramackers -
Founder and Design Principal Mark Schubert showcases his gorgeously bold Chicago home, which he shares with his partner, Michael, and their dog Leo. Mark, please tell us a bit about yourself. I studied Digital...

In The Kitchen With Chef Manuel Schmuck

GASTRONOMY Helene Ramackers -
The nomadic private chef tells us what he can’t live without in the kitchen, and how incredible it was to cook at Purple Ski’s Chalet Harmony in Méribel, France. Manuel, tell us about...
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Helene Ramackers

Heléne Ramackers is a freelance journalist who enjoys interviewing local and international celebrities but thinks she has found her calling amongst the travel writing fraternity. A creature comforts girl at heart, she loves all things opulent.
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