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Author: Roseanna McBain
Sharks – fearsome predators or misunderstood aquatic creatures?
Sharks, out of all the various strange and surreal marine creatures, have the worst reputation with humans. This is partially due to the media over sensationalising shark attacks, along with films portraying them as ferocious, terrifying beasts. Just think of movies such as Jaws and its ominous theme song, or the shark tank in the […]
Top 3 Farm and Estate Stays in the Western Cape
If you’ve ever dreamt of being surrounded by sumptuous luxury but have found that unfortunately the budget does not allow this on a daily basis, you should definitely book a weekend away at an estate. While there you will discover all the hidden comforts offered, and may even become inspired by the décor and pampering […]
3 Top Farm Stays in South Africa
There comes a time in everyone’s life when we want to run screaming from the snails’ pace of morning traffic, and secretly wish we could safely roam the forests, beaches, and velds without casting a wary eye around. This isn’t to warn you off cities, as there are some truly beautiful places around that have […]
3 Top Wheelchair-friendly accommodations in South Africa
Going away on holiday can be a challenge for those with physical disabilities, which is why we’ve rounded up 3 of the top wheelchair-friendly accommodations by province. Gauteng, Pretoria – On-The-Wheel The aptly named On-The-Wheel, is a self-catering accommodation situated in the suburb of Villieria, just outside of Pretoria CBD, and provides guests with easy […]
Bone Eating Birds of the ‘berg
The Drakensberg Mountain Range is known in Zulu as uKhahlamba which translates to Barrier of Spears. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are some unique feathered predators which haunt its towering, rocky heights and lush lowlands. If you’re hoping to spot some flying bone eaters, here are some of the more interesting […]
Top 7 Ways to Avoid Sickness while on Holiday
At some point in everyone’s life, there has been some sort of terrible sickness that descended upon you, at the worst possible time. And while your aching body occupies most of your thoughts, you still wonder where you went wrong. Be it heatstroke, a tummy bug, bad food, or a mosquito bite, here are some […]
3 Wonderful yet Strange South African Accommodations
It’s time we all face the fact that we’re wonderfully different from each other – which in my mind is a very, very good thing. Convenient though it would be if everyone liked the same things, it is unlikely there’d be any kind of innovations, creativity, or varied cultures from which we can learn and […]
Knysna’s Oyster Festival 2013
Shell-shocked to learn about a festival dedicated to oysters? Entertaining various ideas on how you’d like your first oyster served? Then come along and immerse yourself in this beloved aphrodisiacal fiesta! This year’s festival will be held from the 28th June – 7th of July 2013. Consider sliding a succulent pepper and tabasco sprinkled oyster down […]
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