Behind the Scenes

On location shooting a new brand video for Jacada Travel.

The marketing team have been on the road, creating a brand video that celebrates what we love about travel. In this photo journal, take a peek behind the scenes in two of the stunning locations we visited to see exactly what went on and more of where the story was brought to life.

First stop: Puglia

Way down south at the heel of Italy, Puglia is one of our favourite regions. The endless coast flits between rocky drama and sandy beaches and contrasts beautifully with whitewashed towns and rolling hills.

Puglia is a world of its very own, inviting you to spend days lazily exploring the landscape and indulging in some of the best seafood on the planet, washed down with a glass of excellent local wine. With a history spanning millennia and plenty of surprises round each corner we know we’ll be back before long.

Few things can create as much drama as a cliff, and Polignano a Mare does not disappoint. Watching the light change over the buildings as the waves crashed in was one of the team’s Puglia highlights.

Making connections is at the heart of travel. Tonino is a woodworker based in Ostuni. He carves his creations from ancient olive wood. Spending time chatting to him in his workshop provided a powerful insight into his art.

Wandering the streets of Locorotondo in the early morning. Golden hour granted a moment of peace before the crowds assembled.

Tonino has been creating his wooden pieces for decades and takes pride in every single one of his creations. No item leaves his workshop without a final buff and check for quality.

Puglia’s local residents pause and chat in the sunshine. Puglia is known for its dependable weather, with a mediterranean climate that sees hot summers and only mild winters. The sun shines most of the year round.

A man stands by a boat dock in Savelletri di Fasano. Puglia is renowned for its coastline and has a rich history of seafaring activity.

Like many of our travellers, the Jacada team is always on the hunt for truly exceptional, local cuisine. Puglia is home to some of the best seafood in Italy, and our explorations turned up a few true gems.

A Puglia Checklist

Sample incredible seafood at LAMARE - all fresh, local produce cooked to perfection by one of the area’s favourite chefs

Give your legs a rest and explore in style with a vintage car tour. Find out more on page 66

Learn how to prepare your own Italian feast in a historic farmhouse kitchen with Mara and Marina Take home some of the ceramics that Puglia is famous for from Enza Fasano in Grottaglie"

Next stop: Botswana

Botswana is always high on our list of incredible destinations. To bring the story to life the team visited two beautiful camps: Wilderness Duma Tau on the banks of the Osprey Lagoon and Wilderness Mombo in the iconic Okavango Delta.

The team were blown away by the incredible wildlife that greeted them on the shoot. Most notably, they were treated to a herd of elephants crossing the Linyanti river, right in front of the camp.

Experiencing one of Botswana’s magnificent sunsets from the comfort of a private barge tour is an entirely profound experience.

Often our travels are brought to life by the cross pollination of arts and culture that we experience. The team were enthralled by the famous basket weaving art form of Botswana, created from mokola (palm tree fibre).

The team had the pleasure of meeting Gabby, a local basket weaver and expert in her craft. With her many years of experience, she made what is a very intricate process look easy.

The inspiring guides we meet when we travel become a crucial part of our stories. Zee and his colleagues have a true passion for sharing their knowledge, and are vivacious in their love of the country and all it has to offer.

Wilderness Mombo and Little Mombo are the perfect bases for up close encounters. Expert guides are at hand to share their wealth of knowledge, and become such a significant part of our brushes with wildlife.

Early morning jaffles (toasted sandwiches) are cooked on the fire to bring energy for a long day filming at Wilderness Little Mombo.