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Winter Care for Pets on Holiday
If you’ve chosen your pet-friendly accommodation and are excited to get out and away so your holiday can begin, scan over this list to ensure your pet will fare just as well as you will, in the coming cooler months. Clothing Those with smaller pets already know that one of the most important things to […]
The Blooming Spectacular Namaqualand Wild Flowers
With the first rains of spring, the dry, dusty plains of South Africa’s “outback” are magically transformed into a carpet of colour as the Namaqualand wild flowers burst to life. Almost overnight, the normally drab semi-desert of the Northern Cape is suddenly covered in millions of cheerful flowers, which last from early August to late […]
Organic Markets in the Eastern Cape
There is nothing much better than the wafting smell of freshly baked breads and cakes, and the bright colours of organic fruit and vegetables on a sunny Saturday morning. Those who pride themselves on their health and support of local products will likely enjoy browsing organic markets in search of these desirable offerings. Here are […]
3 Top Farm Stays in South Africa
There comes a time in everyone’s life when we want to run screaming from the snails’ pace of morning traffic, and secretly wish we could safely roam the forests, beaches, and velds without casting a wary eye around. This isn’t to warn you off cities, as there are some truly beautiful places around that have […]
The Colour Me Crazy Run and Colour Festival Hits Cape Town and Joburg
The Colour Me Crazy run and colour festival is scheduled to hit Cape Town and Joburg over the coming months, bringing with it a kaleidoscope of colour, energy, dancing, and music in one outrageous event. The festival celebrates happiness, health, and individuality, and people of all ages, from little kids, to parents and grandparents are […]
3 Top Wheelchair-friendly accommodations in South Africa
Going away on holiday can be a challenge for those with physical disabilities, which is why we’ve rounded up 3 of the top wheelchair-friendly accommodations by province. Gauteng, Pretoria – On-The-Wheel The aptly named On-The-Wheel, is a self-catering accommodation situated in the suburb of Villieria, just outside of Pretoria CBD, and provides guests with easy […]
What to Pack when Travelling Abroad
International holidays are extremely exciting, whether you have flown before or its your very first time. There is something thrilling about the opportunity to experience a foreign land, new cultures and people, and beautiful undiscovered landscapes. Those planning an overseas getaway will likely be starting to tick off all last minute bookings and requirements as […]
Bone Eating Birds of the ‘berg
The Drakensberg Mountain Range is known in Zulu as uKhahlamba which translates to Barrier of Spears. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are some unique feathered predators which haunt its towering, rocky heights and lush lowlands. If you’re hoping to spot some flying bone eaters, here are some of the more interesting […]
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