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24 Hour City Guide to Nelspruit
Nelspruit, officially renamed Mbombela, is the capital of the Mpumalanga province. Although the city is a major stopover point for those travelling to the Kruger National Park and to Mozambique, people tend to overlook it as a holiday destination in itself. Here are some exciting things to do while you’re here: Do a chimp tour […]
Top 5 Indoor Activities for Kids
When wet weather strikes in full force (as it’s currently doing in Cape Town), it’s hard to keep the little ones entertained indoors, barring putting them in front of the television. If you’re running out of ideas on how to keep them busy, consider these fun and easy suggestions, which will keep them entertained for […]
Fruit Picking in the Western Cape – Where and When to do it
The Western Cape is known for its endless vineyards and scenic, fertile valleys. Surrounded by immense purple mountains and rolling green hills, there is no setting more beautiful for spending a day cultivating the fields. For those who are keen to explore, there are plenty of areas in the Western Cape that are well known […]
The Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival Hits Magaliesburg in September
Held at The Old Mill on the banks of the Magalies River, the Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival offers event-goers a chance to celebrate the very first day of spring between 11h00 – 15h00 on 1 September 2013. Held as a fundraiser for the Woodland Preparatory School in Magaliesburg, the family friendly outdoor wine festival […]
How to Plan the Perfect Indoor Weekend
This past week in Cape Town has been a rather damp affair, with icy winds, plenty of rain, and virtually no incentives to head outdoors. With even more rain forecast, now is the time to plan your perfect indoor weekend! Blankets I’m a sucker for fluffy blankets in all shapes, sizes, and colours and I […]
Don’t Miss the 2013 Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival in September
The much-anticipated Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival is a distinguished annual occasion that celebrates the return of the magnificent Southern Right Whales to the waters of Walker Bay and the arrival of the spring season. This year, the Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival will be marking its 22nd year as the only enviro-arts festival in […]
24 Hour City Guide to “The Jacaranda City” of Pretoria
Pretoria, formally known as Tshwane, is a vibrant city in the northern part of Gauteng. It is lovingly known as “the Jacaranda City” by locals due to the streets characterised by the deep purple hues of Jacaranda trees. As one of South Africa’s three capital cities, Pretoria offers plenty of natural, cultural, and historical attractions […]
A Taste of the Constantia Wine Route
With only 10 wine estates, the Constantia Wine Route is not only the southern hemisphere’s oldest wine-making region (dating to 1685), but also the Cape’s most intimate wine route. Despite its small size, the Constantia Wine Route produces award-winning wines year after year; making it one of the biggest celebrities in the international world of […]