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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 […]
It’s a Kid’s Life: Accommodations with Facilities for Kids
Many parents dream of being able to whisk the family off on a spontaneous holiday, before realising that a holiday with kids of different ages involves planning. Avoid getting stuck at home with energetic kids and take them to these accommodations that cater specifically for kids! The Falls Guest House, Northern Cape The Falls Guest […]
A Happy Bastille Day to You!
Those with Huguenot heritage will most likely have plans already made for the upcoming Bastille Day, or rather, La Fête Nationale, happening 13 – 14 July 2013. This celebration of French national pride is a beloved affair by French families and those unable to make it to Europe won’t miss out, as there will inevitably […]
A visit to the new moyo at the V&A Waterfront
It’s not every day we get to play tourist and up the budget, but a combination of radiant winter weather, Joburg visitors, and a long weekend dedicated to youth and our old men, led us on an outing to Cape Town’s popular V&A Waterfront. And since a tourist outing isn’t complete without plenty of quality […]
Experience Cape Town from Underground with an Exhilarating Tunnel Tour
Those looking to experience Cape Town from a new perspective should definitely consider doing a Tunnel Tour to explore the ancient underground labyrinths meandering beneath the city. Most people are unaware that these tunnels even exist, which makes it all the more exciting to tackle almost uncharted territory. Provided you have a high tolerance for […]
Fees Gees
For those of you who don’t speak Afrikaans, fees is “festival” and gees is “spirit”; and where there is something to celebrate in South Africa, especially in the Afrikaans communities, you will find plenty of both. Kirkwood Wildsfees When: 28 – 30 June 2013 Where: Kirkwood, Eastern Cape After 12 years of rocking the wild, […]
Go Fishing this Father’s Day
Although you shouldn’t need a specific day per year just to spoil the special man in your life, Father’s Day is definitely worth celebrating – and is a great excuse for planning a weekend away. As many men find fishing a relaxing and enjoyable sport, it’s a great theme to plan for a boy’s weekend, […]
12 Macho Things to do with your Dad this Father’s Day
Most men hate to admit that they enjoy all the attention that comes with Father’s Day, birthdays, and other special days. Yet they secretly enjoy being showered with love and affection, and great gifts – provided they’re what they want. Men can make it extremely difficult to buy gifts that they will really like…and use. […]