As a South African, my love for travel was sparked at the tender age of four when my family and I ventured to our neighbouring island, Mauritius. While I was too young to remember all the details, some moments stand out in vivid clarity: the strong scents of vegetable markets, the sun warming the Seven Coloured Earths, the slow crawl of giant tortoises, and the sweet taste of fresh coconuts. These fleeting memories of the beautiful island has stayed with me.