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Category: Tips and Tricks
What NOT to do when you’re on Safari in South Africa
When tourists visit South Africa, often the first thing on their to-do-list is an African safari. However, as exciting as these trips may sound, they simply cannot be equated to a trip to a theme park. These are wild animals (and protected ones at that) and so your visit should be met with caution, respect, […]
Colourful Spring Accommodations in the Western Cape
With spring in full bloom and summer on the rise, the landscapes abound with colour, from multi-coloured roadside flowers, to the glittering turquoise of the ocean. Make sure you give yourself some time off this summer to really appreciate the people and places around you, and live your life in vivid colour at these colourful […]
Gorgeous Greek Inspirations in South Africa
Greece is a country characterized by azure water, sandy beaches, calming blue and white homes, and the much-beloved myths and legends of Hercules and the Olympian pantheon of gods and goddesses. If you’re longing for a Santorini-styled holiday, but can’t afford the real-deal, visit some of the below places and bring some Greek-inspiration into your […]
5 Venomous Snakes you may come across while Hiking in the Cape – and what you should know
With summer on the rise, more people are heading outdoors. However, this time of year is also known as ‘snake season’ as these cold blooded reptiles come out in the warmer weather to feed and reproduce, and the possibility of a snake bite is heightened. While the chance of encountering a snake is rare, it’s […]
Greetings in 11 Official Languages
It only takes 7 basic colours to make a rainbow. So with 11 official languages, each granted equal status by our Constitution, it’s easy to understand why South Africa is fondly known as the “Rainbow Nation”. With so many beautiful shades, our cultural and ethnic diversity is so rich that often we as South African […]
Blue Cheese & Chive Mash Recipe
In a recent review of Knysna Hollow Restaurant I raved about their blue cheese and chive mash that came with the rib-eye steak. It may sound like a silly little dish to rave about, but it really added a great twist to the meal and I even went as far as saying how “I’d love […]
15 Helpful Camping Tips your Mother Never told you
Camping is not the most glorious of accommodations, but it’s nothing short of exciting! What compares to sleeping under the starry sky in the middle of nature with nothing around to distract you? Here are some helpful camping tips that will make your escape into nature a lot more enjoyable: 1. Homemade tick repellent If […]
So, what is Heritage Day all about?
With Heritage Day (also known as National Braai Day) coming up in a few short weeks, I felt that it was time to learn a little more about what the actual public holiday stood for; just so my friends can view it as more than a day off where we bond over braai vleis, fun, […]
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