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Spend a Night on your own Floating Paradise
If the idea of being gradually rocked to sleep appeals to you, then spending a night on a luxury yacht or houseboat may be just up your alley. Both the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces offer overnight accommodation on the water so you can drift off to sleep listening to the water gently lapping against […]
Top 3 Farm and Estate Stays in the Western Cape
If you’ve ever dreamt of being surrounded by sumptuous luxury but have found that unfortunately the budget does not allow this on a daily basis, you should definitely book a weekend away at an estate. While there you will discover all the hidden comforts offered, and may even become inspired by the décor and pampering […]
Organic Markets in the Eastern Cape
There is nothing much better than the wafting smell of freshly baked breads and cakes, and the bright colours of organic fruit and vegetables on a sunny Saturday morning. Those who pride themselves on their health and support of local products will likely enjoy browsing organic markets in search of these desirable offerings. Here are […]
3 Top Farm Stays in South Africa
There comes a time in everyone’s life when we want to run screaming from the snails’ pace of morning traffic, and secretly wish we could safely roam the forests, beaches, and velds without casting a wary eye around. This isn’t to warn you off cities, as there are some truly beautiful places around that have […]
The Colour Me Crazy Run and Colour Festival Hits Cape Town and Joburg
The Colour Me Crazy run and colour festival is scheduled to hit Cape Town and Joburg over the coming months, bringing with it a kaleidoscope of colour, energy, dancing, and music in one outrageous event. The festival celebrates happiness, health, and individuality, and people of all ages, from little kids, to parents and grandparents are […]
What to Pack when Travelling Abroad
International holidays are extremely exciting, whether you have flown before or its your very first time. There is something thrilling about the opportunity to experience a foreign land, new cultures and people, and beautiful undiscovered landscapes. Those planning an overseas getaway will likely be starting to tick off all last minute bookings and requirements as […]
Bone Eating Birds of the ‘berg
The Drakensberg Mountain Range is known in Zulu as uKhahlamba which translates to Barrier of Spears. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are some unique feathered predators which haunt its towering, rocky heights and lush lowlands. If you’re hoping to spot some flying bone eaters, here are some of the more interesting […]
The Winelands head to Gauteng
I’ve lived in Gauteng and the Cape Winelands, so I can testify that as wealthy as the Gauteng Province may be, its residents are horribly underprivileged when it comes to the joy of a wine tasting experience. Of course people can buy and drink wine, but that’s pretty much where it ends. For too long […]
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