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30 Winter picnic spots in Pretoria
Pretoria is the ultimate winter scene for outdoor lovers with a wealth of nature reserves, rivers, and dams for lazy picnics and scenic walks to get the blood pumping. Splashes of brilliant colours brighten dull wintery days as most succulents and aloes are at their brightest during the winter season. Pretoria enjoys cool winter weather […]
11 South African Drinks to Try
From soft red tea leaves and fermented milk to homemade beers and pub-favoured shooters, the below drinks are must-try ones when you travel around South Africa. 1. Umqombothi (Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3) Umqombothi is a Xhosa beer. Made from corn, it is high in vitamin-B and has a low alcohol content than […]
26 Wine estates for people who don’t like wine
If you don’t like wine, the thought of spending a day on a wine farm is about as appealing as sticking hornets up your nostrils. The good news is, there are plenty of wine estates in South Africa that know this. The next time you’re roped into a day in the Winelands, you’ll be armed […]
Galleria Arbour Town – Gig Guide for Dads & Kids
You can say it out loud. Shopping isn’t your thing. In fact, you HATE shopping. Luckily, Galleria Arbour Town in Amanzimtoti has loads more than endless rows of clothing shops and glittering jewellery stores threatening to empty your wallet. Here are some exciting things to do with the kids while the Mrs shops to her […]
A Family Holiday Guide to Gordon’s Bay
Gordon’s Bay is one of our fastest growing destinations for family holidays. Sheltered at the foot of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountain ranges, with sea views over False Bay, Gordon’s Bay is a friendly seaside town with plenty of reasons to visit all year round. From animal encounters and adventure activities, to lazy days […]
9 Wine Farms Worth Loving
When you’re in the Western Cape, it’s almost a crime not to stop in at one of our lavish wine estates or tasting venues to enjoy a day of sophisticated fun with someone special, or with a group of friends. The following tasting venues and wine farms come highly recommended for the outstanding wines, facilities, […]
Sinnfully Good Wine Inspired Ice-Cream at Lanzerac
Ice-creams are synonymous with hot summer days on the beach, but it appears the Stellenbosch Winelands is now the place to head to for your fix of frozen goodness. Especially if you’re an adventurous wine enthusiast! Together with the team of ice-cream fundis at Sinnfull (known for their creative assortment of ice-creams from Pistachio & […]
Do your soul a flavour & visit Creation Wines
A wine estate called Creation lies in the Hemel-en-Aarde (heaven and earth) valley. It’s just too easy to imagine haloed beings sprinkling magic dust over the vineyards to create their divine nectar. But when you visit Creation and chat with owners Jean-Claude and Carolyn Martin – who are almost always on the floor looking after […]
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