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The Urban Brandy Route
If you’re looking for a spirited spot to wind down your day or kick off your evening, head to one of the superb locations along Cape Town’s new Urban Brandy Route and enjoy a selection of well-crafted, thirst-quenching brandy cocktail creations in the atmosphere of your liking. Launched in honour of South Africa’s favourite spirit, […]
Top Durban Stays for the Top Gear Festival and Vodacom Durban July
After hosting the recent tourism INDABA, the city of Durban has been catapulted to the forefront of go-to destinations in South Africa. So you can be guaranteed that accommodation for the Top Gear Festival (15 – 16 June) and the Vodacom Durban July (6 July) will be booked up faster than the horsepower of both […]
So where to? Soweto!
When you’re in Johannesburg and you find yourself asking “so where to?” for an exciting outing, just head to Soweto! Infused with the history of the apartheid struggle and buzzing with the friendly energy of Jozi, Soweto is place of contrasts and a melting pot of South African cultures. Shanties juxtapose luxury mansions; filthy streets […]
5 Top French Restaurants in Cape Town
With winter starting to show its claws, what better way to forget about the dreary drizzle than by enjoying a decadent meal out with friends, in an opulent, cosy setting? If you’re a French food lover who prefers eating meals prepared from sustainable, organic sources and have already picked your perfect French-styled accommodation, then check […]
8 Accommodations where you can see Snow in SA
Many people grow up dreaming of experiencing a white wonderland. Images of snowball fights, building snowmen, and creating snow angels are just some of the ideas one conjures to mind when one thinks of snow. Those who can’t afford an expensive overseas holiday to Switzerland or Russia can rest assured that there is ample opportunity […]
The Great Food & Wine Show Experience
With the post-buzz of the Cape Town Good Food & Wine Show lingering like fragrant spices, I have to admit that my ultimate highlight was the opportunity to see Gordon Ramsay passionately do what he does best. Not screaming at some inexperienced chef-wannabe on a nightmarish TV programme, but jovially demonstrating with incredible knowledge, dedication, […]
Winter Holiday Activities for you and your Kids in Joburg
Following our posts on winter holiday activities in Cape Town and Durban, we simply couldn’t risk leaving stressed out Johannesburg mothers out in the cold (literally). Read on to find out some exciting spots in Joburg you can take your kids to in order to escape the cold these winter holidays: Lazer Battle Zone, Randburg […]
3 More Beautiful Towns Hidden in the Drakensberg’s Shadow
The vast Drakensberg region is filled with stunning scenery, undulating landscapes, and plenty of activities. It spans five of South Africa’s provinces, as well as Lesotho. This is a continuation from last weeks post, and lists three more great towns in the Drakensberg area. Day Four Where: Estcourt See: Fort Durnford, Wagendrift Dam, Weenen Game […]