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Author: Herman Botha
Herman was born in the Eastern Cape. At a young age, he moved to the Swartland district and then to the Cape Winelands where he currently lives on a farm with his six children, four cats and two pygmy goats. In his spare time, he likes to hang out with family and friends and make music. Herman has a passion for music, specifically for singing and he has been performing at private functions for over ten years. He received his BA degree in Humanities at Stellenbosch University. He is compassionate and goes out of his way to help others.
Stargazing in Sutherland: visit the white dwarves and the red giants
Is your only glimpse of the Milky Way that time your toddler hurled his vanilla shake from Milky Lane all the way to the other side of the food court? Maybe you think Sutherland is a snowy town too far, far away for a getaway. Or maybe you just haven’t had the chance to experience […]
7 Subtropical Stays
It’s only human to dream about an island getaway. What can be more blissful than lazing the hours away under a coconut tree and sipping a piña colada as you gaze across the azure ocean that stretches endlessly to the horizon? Unfortunately a holiday in the Maldives, Seychelles, and Palau is just a wee bit […]
Into the Wild: 7 Kalahari Stays
Why would you want to visit a parched landscape that turns into a furnace in summer and a deep-freeze in winter? Why would a Jo’burger follow the signposts to Kuruman, Kakamas and Kathu to get to a land where water has to be squeezed from an obese carrot-like vegetable, and where the difference between life […]
Traverse the Terrific Tankwa Karoo
“If we had a keen vision and feeling of all ordinary human life, it would be like hearing the grass grow and the squirrel’s heart beat, and we should die of that roar which lies on the other side of silence.” George Eliot may never have visited the Tankwa Karoo, but when confronted with the thundering silence of […]
5 Stunning Houseboat Getaways
Do you ever dream of a luxury cruise on the Mediterranean? Or drifting away into the sunset with your partner? Maybe you’ve fantasised about starboard stargazing while the ocean gently laps the hull of your private yacht. Unfortunately, this privilege is usually reserved for those with deep pockets. Well we’ve found the next best thing! […]
The Elgin Valley: Bees, Blossoms, and Chardonnay
Synonymous with world-class fruit produce and Appletiser, The Elgin Valley is also the lesser-known little brother of the Cape Winelands. Nestled between endless groves of apple and pear trees, only 70 km from Cape Town, it enjoys cool sea breezes from the South Coast, allowing white wine varietals to flourish. Join us as we explore […]
10 Holiday Activities for Kids in Gauteng
Looking forward to the holidays but feeling a bit worried about your energetic kids driving you up the wall? We’ve rounded up ten great spots where your kids can play to their hearts’ content while you can just sit back and watch them have fun. 1. Cradle of Humankind Take your little ones to this […]
7 Reasons to Wine in Winter
Winter and wine is a match made in heaven, add a fireplace and the picture is complete. If you’re dead set on spending the frigid months watching series, consuming popcorn by the kilo and generally pretending to be a bear in hibernation, don’t scroll down. Enjoy your cocoon, but be warned, before you know it […]
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