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The Winelands head to Gauteng
I’ve lived in Gauteng and the Cape Winelands, so I can testify that as wealthy as the Gauteng Province may be, its residents are horribly underprivileged when it comes to the joy of a wine tasting experience. Of course people can buy and drink wine, but that’s pretty much where it ends. For too long […]
Top 7 Ways to Avoid Sickness while on Holiday
At some point in everyone’s life, there has been some sort of terrible sickness that descended upon you, at the worst possible time. And while your aching body occupies most of your thoughts, you still wonder where you went wrong. Be it heatstroke, a tummy bug, bad food, or a mosquito bite, here are some […]
Knysna’s Oyster Festival 2013
Shell-shocked to learn about a festival dedicated to oysters? Entertaining various ideas on how you’d like your first oyster served? Then come along and immerse yourself in this beloved aphrodisiacal fiesta! This year’s festival will be held from the 28th June – 7th of July 2013. Consider sliding a succulent pepper and tabasco sprinkled oyster down […]
Why You Should Have an Emergency Car Kit
Though it may seem silly to keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, it is often the difference between a nightmarish or comfortable wait for roadside assistance when you’ve broken down on your way to your holiday accommodation, or when you’re on a road trip to visit family. There are numerous places to buy pre-packed […]
A Guide to the Grahamstown National Arts Festival
Known as the biggest, loudest, brightest, and proudest arts and culture festival in South Africa, the Grahamstown National Arts Festival is only growing in popularity each year. The one outstanding characteristic of this festival is the support it extends to new talent. The dates for this years fantastic festival are 2 – 12 July 2015. […]
Father’s Day
With Father’s Day around the corner, now is the perfect time to pick out that gift that says to your papa “you’re the best dad ever”. Of course, that’s generally far easier said than done, and no, socks alone do not tend to proclaim this as much as you’d assume. This year, put some thought into […]
Top 5 Spas in Cape Town
The One & Only Spa, 12 Apostles Spa, Arabella Spa, Life Day Spa, and Camelot Spa all likely spring to mind when you think about top Cape Town spas. However, those of us who are local will likely agree that a spa trip to any of the above is an annual (or if you’re very […]
Winter Holiday Activities for you and your Kids in Durban
With the rain cascading down outside, it’s unlikely you’re going to be able to plan any outdoor activities for your kids. Following our Cape Town post, we have included a list of all the kid friendly activities you can enjoy in Durban this winter: Durban Ice Rink, Stamford Hill Take your kids to the Durban […]
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