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Author: Desiree Haakonsen
10 Things to do with the kids these school holidays
Millions of children across South Africa are getting ready to kick off their school shoes and cram Phineas and Ferb’s 104 days of summer vacation into their 9-day holiday. Whether you’re going away for the holidays or simply dreading the idea of your home turning into a live aquarium, we suggest you take the kids […]
Galloping Getaways for Horse Riders in South Africa
If you love the clip-clopping of hooves beneath you, we recommend these excellent getaways where you can explore South Africa’s beautiful landscapes on horseback. MPUMALANGA Lydenrust Guest Farm & Horse Trails Situated near Lydenberg, Lydenrust Guest Farm & Horse Trails offers 1 – 2 hour horse trails through the stunning Lowveld landscape. You’ll find a […]
25 Instagrams that will inspire you to travel South Africa
With over 16 billion photos shared, it’s no wonder Instagram is one of the most popular apps for travel photography. A quick “click, filter, and load” and any mediocre holiday photos can look like travel masterpieces. We scoured Instagram for some of the most inspiring photos that will make you want to travel South Africa. […]
5 Stays for Foodie Travellers in South Africa
A culinary adventure is the sticky glacé cherry on top of a decadent holiday cake. Eating is one of the biggest pleasures of travelling and South Africa is fast becoming one of the world’s most sought after foodie destinations. From artisan producers and fresh farm markets in untouched hideaways to award winning restaurants in trendy […]
7 Local Travel Bloggers Share Their Favourite Hidden Gems
As the sand falls away and the sun’s sharp-eyed beam reveals the glint of a buried jewel, there is something magical and unfamiliar to be discovered beyond every great tourist attraction. And it’s often these little known places and experiences that hold the most weight in our treasure chest of memories. We asked 7 of […]
Wine&Dine Evenings with Reuben’s and Nobu at One&Only Cape Town
Reuben’s and Nobu. These two need no introduction in the world of fine dining. If you’re an ardent foodie or wine connoisseur, the following line-up of exclusive monthly Wine&Dine evenings at these One&Only Cape Town restaurants should quickly be penned into your diary. Reuben’s Wine&Dine South Africa’s beloved Chef Reuben Riffel invites you on a […]
The Laziest Long Weekend Getaways with Awesome TripAdvisor Reviews
We love this time of year in South Africa. Not because of the season changes or anything. The reason is whole-heartedly more selfish than that. The next 2 months hold the promise of long weekends where we can enjoy an extra day devoted to nothing more than extending the art of weekend chilling. Diarize these […]
Why every patriotic South African should celebrate St Patrick’s Day
If you have the luck of the Irish, you could win free tickets to St Patrick’s Day at Wild Clover Farm! “There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.” While we are very proudly South African and have no desire to actually be Irish, we’ve […]
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