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Category: Johannesburg
How to Celebrate World Tourism Day on 27 September
World Tourism Day, held annually on 27 September, is a day aimed to raise awareness about the important role of tourism within the community and how it affects social, cultural, political, and economic values worldwide. While you should be “proudly South African” on any given day, World Tourism Day provides the chance for us to […]
Why the Spring Fiesta in Boksburg is the Best Thing since Sliced Bread
South Africa’s premier dance music festival is fast approaching the locals in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, on Saturday 4 October 2014. Held at the Wild Waters Complex, the Spring Fiesta is the lovechild of Soul Candi LIVE and Big Brother Productions, and promises event goers 13 hours of musical bliss. As the 4th annual Spring Fiesta, this year’s […]
Talking (& Drinking) Craft Beer with SMACK! Republic Brewing Co.
There’s a lot of hype surrounding the boom of craft beer in South Africa and over the past few years we’ve seen the rise of over 40 craft breweries and over 20 annual beer-loving festivals across the country. In the build-up to the Joburg Festival of Beer, we’ve found loads of people who are itching […]
Win 4 Tickets to the Joburg Festival of Beer
Craft beer is the new black. And gold. It’s the new hot. But cold. The Joburg Festival of Beer is celebrating all things beer from 6 – 8 September 2013 at the Pirates Rugby Club. Showcasing over 200 local and international beers, the festival is all about microbrewers, mega brewers, craft brewers, home brewers, food, […]
5 Great Coffee Shops in Joburg
Whether it’s for a business meeting, catching up with friends, escaping the cold, or simply satisfying a caffeine craving, coffee shops are a great place to socialise and enjoy tasty fare. Here are some fantastic coffee shops in Johannesburg. Guru Indulge in a delicious Guru-branded blend of barrel-roasted beans from Ethiopia to Guatemala. This buzzing […]
7 Exciting events coming up in Joburg
With so many exciting events heading to Johannesburg, the City of Gold has a lot more than colourful blooms and balmy thunderstorms to look forward to this spring! Soweto Wine Festival 5 – 7 September 2013 Taste your way through 950 wines over 3 nights at Soweto’s premier wine festival. Meet the winemakers, discover new wines, and […]
Mitchell’s Brewery Brews Beer. Naturally
To start off our work weekend, we visited the renowned Mitchell’s Brewery in Knysna for a tour and craft beer tasting. In hindsight, this was probably one of the best moves we could have made for the beginning of our trip as the delicious beer tastings (and several others we had afterwards) helped to break […]
Top 5 Spa Stays in South Africa
We’re already halfway through the year so it’s no surprise the stress and strain of the past few months are starting to weigh down on our bodies. Give your body and mind the rest it needs at these excellent 5-star spas across South Africa. Sante Hotel and Spa, Western Cape Sante Hotel & Spa is […]
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