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Author: Lauren Morling
3 Exceptional Treetop Lodges that will have you Feeling on Top of the World!
Imagine a week spent relaxing on your own deck, elevated high above the forest floor, surrounded by your loved ones, chirping birds, and luxurious dwellings. No honkering car horns, no impossible deadlines, and no crowds to disturb your inner peace. Swap the stress and noise of the city for a peaceful stay in the trees […]
Wordless Wednesday
There comes a time in our lives when words are no longer enough to express the emotions we feel. And when that time comes, we rely on pictures. In keeping with the worldwide #WordlessWednesday theme, we have compiled some photographs that speak enough for themselves through their own images than words ever could, and are […]
Mandela in Cape Town: From Prisoner to President Walk
A New Walking Tour has launched in the Mother City! The nation mourns a leader, a father, and an inspiration to many upon the loss of Nelson Mandela. We seek ways to celebrate him, to continue his legacy, and to learn more about the man who fought for so many. The man who created the […]
Camping Retreats in South Africa
When budgets are tight, we often aren’t able to plan a getaway in a 5-star hotel. So when you find yourself eager to get out of the city on short notice, why not look into camping? There is nothing quite like spending a weekend “roughing it” under the starry skies, huddling around open campfires, and […]
The Manta Resort Unveils Africa’s First Underwater Room on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
If you’ve been dreaming of “sleeping with the fishes”, you’ll be happy to know that it can finally be a reality. The magnificent Manta Resort has opened a magical underwater room on Pemba Island in Zanzibar! Now you can drift off to sleep surrounded by exotic marine life…in a magical floating bubble… The unusual new […]
The Galileo Open Air Cinema in Cape Town – the Perfect Activity for the Summer Holidays
Operating at 3 magical venues in Cape Town, there is no reason you shouldn’t elevate the Galileo Open Air Cinema to the top of your activity list this summer. Movies are screened on Tuesday nights at Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville, on Wednesday nights at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and on Thursdays at the V&A Waterfront, and […]
The Shipwreck Trail at Cape Point Nature Reserve
Summer is the time for spending long, sweaty days outdoors, aided only by good walking shoes and a bottle of water. After all, there is no better way to enjoy the sunshine than by getting out into nature. If this is what you’re after, consider doing the Shipwreck Trail in Cape Point Nature Reserve where […]
3 Colourful Gauteng Accommodations for Summer
One doesn’t need a reason to add a splash of colour to their surroundings, so if you’re tiring of the same old mundane setting at work or at home, then be sure to book a stay at one of these colourful guesthouses in Gauteng this summer! Not in Gauteng? You can also check out these […]