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Category: Johannesburg
Quiz: What South African city are you?
We all have our quirks and preferences that make us different to the person next door. The same goes for South Africa’s major cities. Take the quiz to see what city fits your personality. I like my coffee: Espresso, double shot I don’t drink coffee With at least 2 spoons of sugar Skinny vanilla latte […]
Top 25 Tours to do in South Africa
South Africa has plenty of fantastic cities to explore, with all sorts of exciting activities and attractions on offer. Whether you’re after cultural, wildlife, recreational, food & wine, or sightseeing tours, you will find all you need and more in the sprawling plains of Mzansi. Read on to find out about the top 25 tours […]
The A-Z of travel in South Africa
We’re always being asked to recommend attractions and activities in South Africa. It’s tough making a “Top 10” or even “Top 20” list, because there are so many fantastic things to do and see in Mzansi. So to shake things up a bit, we decided to bring you an A-Z South African travel guide. A […]
The best organised Easter egg hunts across South Africa
I am beyond eggcited to be heading to Spier for what is promising to be the BIGGEST Easter egg hunt in the Western Cape this year. I may even be more excited than my kids, who are quickly turning into choccie-egg addicts thanks to the mountains of Easter treats that have been littering shop shelves […]
10 Things to do with the kids these school holidays
Millions of children across South Africa are getting ready to kick off their school shoes and cram Phineas and Ferb’s 104 days of summer vacation into their 9-day holiday. Whether you’re going away for the holidays or simply dreading the idea of your home turning into a live aquarium, we suggest you take the kids […]
The South African Bunny Chow 101 & a recipe you won’t be able to resist
I’m sure you’ve all been recommended Bunny Chow when visiting the major cities in South Africa, especially Durbs. But if you don’t know what it is, you’ll be forgiven for being confused by this oddly misleading dish. Despite what its name implies, the Bunny Chow is not made out of or for bunny rabbits. Instead, […]
Why every patriotic South African should celebrate St Patrick’s Day
If you have the luck of the Irish, you could win free tickets to St Patrick’s Day at Wild Clover Farm! “There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.” While we are very proudly South African and have no desire to actually be Irish, we’ve […]
Breaking Boring: 7 Intriguing Museums in Johannesburg
While many see museums as a snore fest, these 7 Johannesburg museums have intriguing stories to tell. Stories of turbulent racial struggles, legendary heroes, the brutal side of gold mining, the art of medicine, and the mysterious origins of humankind. Venture in and discover something new… Museum Africa Museum Africa is Johannesburg’s social and cultural […]
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