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Category: Holiday
Give Your Child an Experience this Christmas
Dewy fingers from trying to catch clouds as we drove through the Drakensberg mountains, and the confusion as to why they didn’t feel like cotton wool. Seeing my first shooting star in a rank fishing boat, slowly slish-sloshing its way to a deserted Fijian island. Scaring my little sister with tales of big foot on […]
Packing and Flight Prep 101
With summer days here at last, travel opportunities are appearing again, which is great, unless you’re a last minute packer. If you are, it usually means you do a last minute frenzied pack the morning you’re supposed to leave, only to find out that the items you’ve picked don’t fit properly, your bag is suddenly […]
Top 3 Cities with Green Populations to Visit on Holiday
Many countries around the world have been working on harnessing clean, green energy as opposed to burning fossil fuels, and digging up the countryside to harvest natural gasses and oils. If you’re interested in experiencing the difference of living in a clean city, check out this list of places you can travel to and enjoy […]
Top 5 Places Tourists Visit in South Africa
South Africa is a beautiful country, with lush coastal landscapes, an arid interior, and numerous colourful towns dotted throughout. Tourists, who visit us on vacation, tend to stick to “Top” lists of recommendations, so without further ado, here are the top 5 spots to see in South Africa. Cape Town – Table Mountain It was […]
Essential items to bring along on a Road Trip
Taking to the road can be a truly relaxing and rewarding experience, but if you find yourself a while down the road before realising you left something important at home, it probably won’t be as relaxing as you thought. Here are a few items you simply cannot go on a road trip without (and a […]
3 Popular Stop Overs between Joburg & Cape Town
With the countdown to Christmas holidays, throngs of Vaalies are preparing themselves for the annual N1 migration to Cape Town. If you’re planning on making the 1,400km road trip between Joburg and Cape Town (or anywhere in between), we encourage you to travel safely and stop over for a night’s rest along the way. There are […]
Top 5 Greek Destinations on my Bucket List
We all have dreams of visiting exceptional postcard perfect places around the world. However, there are some places that have the ability to capture our hearts and make us feel as though we couldn’t possibly leave. Greece is one of those places for me. Offering countless archaeological sites, warm crystal-clear waters, and an exciting culture, […]
A Touch of Germany in South Africa
Those dreaming of Eisbein and beer, while longing for authentic Germanic hospitality, should know that there are plenty of German-esque places around South Africa! German styled Accommodations: Haus Holzapfel, Beaufort West, Western Cape Enjoy some warm German hospitality at Haus Holzapfel, where you can ‘sprechen sie Deutsch’ to your heart’s content with your friendly hosts, […]
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