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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 […]
3 Memorable Wedding Gift Ideas
Wedding gifts can be difficult to plan for, and it’s easy to run out of ideas – especially when all your friends seem to be getting married at once. Creating a memorable gift doesn’t have to be expensive. After all, you can take something you’d usually give, such as a bottle of wine, and make […]
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 […]
The Insider’s Guide to Quirky South African Restaurants
South Africa is as diverse as it is beautiful; offering an abundance of quirky eateries to suit all needs and budgets, from dining in an aquarium to an observatory! So if you’re after an adventurous meal out with family and friends, be sure to tick the following quirky restaurants off your bucket list: Gauteng: Goblin’s […]
Colour Me Crazy – What to Bring
If you’re heading to the Colour Me Crazy 5km run and Colour Festival, than you should definitely keep the below in mind to ensure you don’t ruin a t-shirt you loved, or get colourful corn flour in your eyes! Glasses or goggles As recommended by the Colour Me Crazy team, a pair of goggles or […]
What to Pack for a Day Hike
If you’re keen to hit the fantastic hiking trails in South Africa, ensure you’ve packed the right essentials so you don’t suddenly realise, 1 ½ hours in, that you left your waterproof jacket at home and the clouds are rolling in! This list may not work for all your needs, so tailor it depending on […]
Top 5 Accommodations in East London
East London is a vibrant city set in the Eastern Cape province. It lies on the Indian Ocean coast, between the Buffalo River and the Nahoon River, and features the country’s only river port. With so many waterways, East London is one of South Africa’s premier holiday destinations. Here are the top 5 accommodations to […]
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