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Category: Eastern Cape
35 Spring Events & Festivals in South Africa
We’ve already given you 20 reasons to love spring, so now we’re giving you 35 events and festivals across South Africa where you can celebrate the new season! COUNTRYWIDE 1. SANParks Week: 8 – 12* September 2014 The annual SANParks Week gives South African citizens free entry into almost all of the national parks. […]
Guys vs Girls Weekends – the best according to travel bloggers
Whether you’re inclined to share jokes around a campfire with a beer in hand, or chat for hours on a couch with a bottle of wine, it’s a good idea to get away and spend some quality time with friends of the same sex every once in a while. It’s a sacred time where boys […]
14 proposal spots your partner won’t say no to
Proposing is one of the most important occasions in your life. Women have dreamed of this day ever since they were little girls, and so it’s only fair that the day match the dream as much as is humanly possible. So if you’re planning on taking your relationship to the next level, check out these […]
42 Budget Backpackers in South Africa
We understand that travel can be expensive. But tight budgets don’t have to be the reason you’re stuck at home all year long. Here are some affordable backpackers where you can enjoy a holiday without making a huge dent in your wallet. Now you can spend more time and money on what really matters: quality […]
Brush up on your South Africanisms – The Travel Dictionary
Those visiting South Africa for the first time are often left confused when speaking to South Africans for the first time. Plenty of “what did he say?”, blank stares, and a flurry of typing words into Google translate are no way to try and master the language of the Saffa. Brush up on your South […]
Travel bloggers share their favourite holiday spots in South Africa
The more I travel around South Africa, the more I realise just how many beautiful destinations there are yet to discover. Choosing the next new holiday spot can be a little daunting so, instead of pulling names out of a hat, we’ve asked some of South Africa’s travel bloggers to share their favourite adventure, chill, […]
6 Camping Getaways that won’t Cramp your Style
Camping doesn’t have to be a nightmare. There are plenty of ups to camping, such as open campfires, roasted marshmallows, and star gazing in your own piece of secluded paradise. But if you’re not up for the hassle of setting up your own tent and hauling everything but the kitchen sink on holiday with you, then ready-made […]
5 Fairytale Accommodations in South Africa
No matter how old we get, for most of us, our childhood dreams of staying somewhere that’s fit for a princess never really fades thanks to Disney. And though we may live modestly in real life, enjoying a decadent stay every so often is definitely in order! To honour the just passed International Fairy Day, […]