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Category: Durban
A Restaurant for Every Occasion in Durban
No matter your mood or culinary craving, you will find a fabulous restaurant in Durban. Garden Café: Market Located in a quiet courtyard behind a classic 1930’s colonial building, Market is one of Durban’s best kept secrets. With locally and organically sourced ingredients, their quality cuisine will please even the most devout gourmet greenies. The menu has […]
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 […]
25 of the Best Picnic Spots in South Africa
There’s no better way to enjoy summer than with a lazy picnic under the trees. Here are some of South Africa’s best picnic spots; some where you can bring your own food and others where you can buy a pre-packed basket. Johannesburg Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort has large open lawns, great facilities, […]
Durban – the Art Deco Capital of South Africa
For those not in the know, the style of Art Deco is characterised by bold colours, glamorous ornaments, and geometric shapes, which also incorporate traditional designs. The Art Deco style originated in the early 1920s in France, and flourished worldwide until World War II. The style has been referred to as a distinct breakaway from […]
11 Buffet Restaurants in South Africa
All-you-can-eat buffet restaurants have a lot of perks. If you’ve ever planned a large family get-together, party, or office function, you’ll know the difficulties of finding a restaurant that caters to everyone. Uncle Fred likes meat, Linda from Marketing only eats vegetables, Cousin John’s monster twins are lactose and wheat-intolerant, Best Friend Mandy is allergic […]
Top 5 Places Tourists Visit in South Africa
South Africa is a beautiful country, with lush coastal landscapes, an arid interior, and numerous colourful towns dotted throughout. Tourists, who visit us on vacation, tend to stick to “Top” lists of recommendations, so without further ado, here are the top 5 spots to see in South Africa. Cape Town – Table Mountain It was […]
A Touch of Germany in South Africa
Those dreaming of Eisbein and beer, while longing for authentic Germanic hospitality, should know that there are plenty of German-esque places around South Africa! German styled Accommodations: Haus Holzapfel, Beaufort West, Western Cape Enjoy some warm German hospitality at Haus Holzapfel, where you can ‘sprechen sie Deutsch’ to your heart’s content with your friendly hosts, […]
The Insider’s Guide to Quirky South African Restaurants
South Africa is as diverse as it is beautiful; offering an abundance of quirky eateries to suit all needs and budgets, from dining in an aquarium to an observatory! So if you’re after an adventurous meal out with family and friends, be sure to tick the following quirky restaurants off your bucket list: Gauteng: Goblin’s […]
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